Aniplex, A-1 Pictures, and Psyde Kick Studio's original anime ``Grow Up Show ~Sunflower Circus Company~'' has been announced to be broadcast on TV starting July. The key visual, first PV, main cast and staff, and introduction have been released.
The setting is Japan in the 1950s, at a time when Japan was in the midst of a period of high economic growth and the circus was integrated into people's lives as a center of entertainment. Numerous circus troupes travel around the country and perform, competing day by day to compete in the world festival ``Kirkus Collection,'' where only the best circus troupes are allowed to participate. Meanwhile, the Sunflower Circus, led by its leader Maria, continues touring despite struggling with the pension plan. The story begins when circus genius Mizuka Tsurumaki arrives due to certain circumstances.
The main cast announced are 10 people who will play the roles of Sunflower Circus. Tomoka Noda will play the role of Mizuka, Shiori Kurosaki will play the role of Sho Kawasumi, Reo Koyamauchi will play the role of Imari Agano, Nanako Ando will play the role of Isuzu Ikazuchi, and Yura Aoi will play the role of Isuzu Ikazuchi. Starring Tomori Kusunoki, Yuko Natsuyoshi as Yura Akane, Yuna Kamakura as Shizuku Sakawas, Yuka Iwahashi as Svetlana, Ai Kayano as Rin Mamiya, and Rie Kugimiya as Maria. Along with the cast, each character design has also been released. The key visual, created by character designer Kazutoshi Makino, depicts the group members boarding a bus and preparing for departure.
The music is by Yugo Kanno of the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" series and "Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway." The soundtrack created by Kanno can also be heard in the first PV, which has just been released. Additionally, comments have arrived from director Kanta Kamei, character designer Kurehito Misaki, and series composer/script writer Takeshi Kikuchi, who have already been announced as staff members.
The Aniplex booth stage of "AnimeJapan 2026" to be held at Tokyo Big Sight will hold a stage event titled "Grow Up Show ~Sunflower Circus Troupe~" on March 29th. Cast members Noda, Kurosaki, and Kugimiya will be on stage.
