Anime "Tai Ari De Deshi" to air in July; Maria Naganawa as Arisa Fujimiya

Saurav Kumar Mar 25, 2026 73

"Tai Ari De Deshita" Anime: Broadcast Set for July Along with New Cast Updates

The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of Eri Ejima’s original work, "Tai Ari de Deshita ~Ojou-sama wa no fighting games~" (also known as "Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games"), has finally locked in its broadcast window. Fans who have been waiting for quite some time now can mark their calendars as the series is officially set to air this July. Alongside this announcement, a fresh key visual and crucial details regarding the voice cast have been made public, giving us a better glimpse into this unique world of high-society gaming.

A Postponed Journey Finally Resumes

The story of "Taiari Deshita. ~Little Women Don't Play Fighting Games~" revolves around a group of girls attending a very prestigious girls' school who find themselves completely obsessed with competitive fighting games. Interestingly, the anime was actually supposed to come out much earlier in 2025. However, there was a bit of a delay, and the production team had to announce a postponement. Now that the July air date is confirmed, the excitement is definitely back among the community. The newly released key visual is quite striking, featuring the commoner student Aya Mitsuki—who recently joined this elite academy—and the refined Mio Yaem, whom Aya looks up to quite a bit. They are seen facing off, perfectly capturing the spirit of their "noble" duels.

New Character Reveal and Voice Cast Details

One of the biggest updates is the addition of Maria Naganawa to the cast. She will be voicing the character Arisa Fujimiya. Now, Arisa is not your typical student; she is an elementary school gamer whose skills are actually on par with professional players. She is known for being extremely serious about her matches, having zero tolerance for half-hearted play or compromise. It’s going to be very interesting to see how her intense gaming personality clashes with the high-class atmosphere of the school.

Sharing her excitement, Maria Naganawa sent a special message to the fans, saying, "I hope everyone can gain something from this noble duel of heart-to-heart combat!" It seems like she has really connected with the character's competitive fire. To celebrate this announcement, the official X (formerly Twitter) account is running a special campaign where lucky fans can win a postcard signed by the actress herself.

Special Events at AnimeJapan 2026

The promotion for the series is also going full throttle at major events. At "AnimeJapan 2026," which is being held at the Tokyo Big Sight on March 28th and 29th, exclusive postcards will be handed out at the KADOKAWA booth. If you are planning to attend, you’ll have to be quick because they have mentioned that the quantities are limited, and distribution will stop once they run out. Besides the main duo, other characters like Yu Inui and Tamaki Ichinose will also be playing significant roles in the series.

Whether you are a fan of fighting games or just love a good school-life drama with a twist, this is definitely one of the stories to watch out for this summer season. Seeing these refined ladies give it their all in the gaming arena is going to be quite a spectacle.