Key Facts
The staff for the television anime adaptation of the Kaikigumi manga released the full trailer, key visual, opening theme song, and a new cast member on Saturday. The anime is set to premiere on July 5.
Trailer and Theme Songs
The trailer previews the opening theme 'Kimi ga Waruindakara ne' ('Cuz It's Creepy, Right?') performed by idol group Yukinko, and the ending theme 'Iwashite ne?' ('May You Curse Me?') also by Yukinko. The new cast member Yukinko plays the character Yukinko.
Story and Characters
The horror comedy manga begins when the cowardly unnamed protagonist meets Mechako, the leader of the 'Kaikigumi' organization, which is in charge of ghosts and supernatural creatures that scare humans. The protagonist somehow participates in the revival of Kaikigumi, after which bizarre but not scary phenomena occur around him.
Staff and Production
The anime is directed by (unit director) at studio, with (supervisor) supervising and writing series scripts. Character design is handled by (designer). An author known for articles on Omocoro and a novel (and its manga adaptation) is working on production and credited for 'song collaboration.'
Broadcast Details
The anime will premiere on July 5 and air on Tokyo MX and 27 affiliated channels on Sundays at 4:30 p.m. (3:30 a.m. EDT). The manga was serialized on the Omocoro web service from 2018 to 2024.
FAQ
- When does the Kaikigumi anime premiere? July 5, Sundays at 4:30 p.m. on Tokyo MX and affiliates.
- Who performs the opening theme? Yukinko performs 'Kimi ga Waruindakara ne.'
- What is the story about? A cowardly protagonist meets Mechako, leader of Kaikigumi, and after reviving the group, strange phenomena occur.