The popular mascot character Hoppe-chan is officially set to receive a television anime adaptation titled Hoppe-chan ~Sun Ookoku to Kuro Hoppe-dan no Himitsu~ (“Hoppe-chan ~Mystery of the Sun Kingdom and the Black Hoppe Team~”), with a premiere slated for 2026. While previous announcements detailed the initial cast and production team, current information indicates a 2026 launch rather than a specific January debut, and details on an opening song artist have yet to be revealed.
The anime, based on Sun Jewelry’s original character, was confirmed in August 2025, unveiling key visual and preliminary details about the staff and voice cast.
Hoppe-chan’s Enchanting Premise
Hoppe-chan ~Sun Ookoku to Kuro Hoppe-dan no Himitsu~ is set to weave a dual narrative across two distinct worlds. One storyline unfolds in the “Sun Kingdom,” a realm crafted entirely from “cuteness.” Here, Ganso Hoppe-chan, a lost character suffering from amnesia, emerges. Her journey involves joining the “Guardians” to protect the kingdom from “toxic Hoppe-chan creatures” that seek to create an “uncute place.”
Parallel to this, in the real world, an office worker named Hoho finds herself grappling with declining self-esteem and a sense of being lost in her professional and personal life. The series promises to show how the paths of Ganso Hoppe-chan and Hoho intersect, bridging their separate stories in a “parallel fantasy comedy.”
Key Staff Bringing Hoppe-chan to Life
The production of Hoppe-chan ~Sun Ookoku to Kuro Hoppe-dan no Himitsu~ is being handled by Toon Harbor Works. Spearheading the project as director is Nabeshige (Shigeyuki Watanabe).
The series composition is overseen by Yoko Yonaiyama, who also contributes to the scriptwriting alongside Takahiro Nagano and Saji Komori. Character designs are a collaborative effort by Gurin. and Issa Kawaguchi. Further artistic direction is provided by Eisuke Nakata as art director, with Ponpoko P serving as the CG director. The music for the anime is composed by L&L Victor Entertainment and Ie no Ura de Manbō ga Shinderu P (manbo-p). Chiaki Omigawa is the sound director, with sound effects by Yoshiaki Tokunaga and Natsumi Tomita, and sound production by BloomZ.
Initial Voice Cast Revealed
The main voice cast for Hoppe-chan ~Sun Ookoku to Kuro Hoppe-dan no Himitsu~ features a mix of established voice actors and talent, bringing the beloved characters to life:
- Rin Kusumi as Ganso Hoppe-chan
- Kyoko Kuramochi as Ohana Hoppe-chan
- Ayaka Takamura as Star Hoppe-chan
- Ran Misato as Megane Hoppe-chan (also credited as Misatoran as Glasses Hoppe-chan)
- Ayasa Ito as Heart Hoppe-chan
- Neo Tanaka as Tiara Hoppe-chan
- Sachi as Hoho (Ayumu “Hoho” Sato)
As the anime progresses towards its 2026 debut, fans can anticipate further updates on specific release dates, additional promotional videos, and the much-awaited announcement of the opening theme song artist.
