The highly anticipated TV anime “SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table” has revealed additional cast members for both its Japanese and English dubs, alongside a new “Scrap Building” promotional visual, as the series officially premiered on January 7, 2026. The survival thriller, which sees protagonist Yuki navigate deadly games, has captivated audiences with its intense premise and a growing roster of talented voice actors.
Expanded Cast Enhances “SHIBOYUGI” Character Roster
The latest announcements have bolstered the already impressive voice cast for “SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table.” For the Japanese version, new additions include Chiyuki Miura as Yūki, Haruka Oribe as Azuma, Haruka Satō as Kokutō, Inori Minase as Kinko, Mutsumi Tamura as Beniya, Natsuko Abe as Moegi, Rena Motomura as Aoi, Rina Kawaguchi as Momono, Rio Tsuchiya as Mishiro, Shizuka Itō as Hakushi, and Yume Miyamoto as Airi.
Fans of English dubs will also recognize several prominent voices joining the cast. Suzie Yeung takes on the role of Yuki, with Brianna Knickerbocker as Aoi, Dawn M. Bennett as Hakushi, Kayli Mills as Momono, Michelle Marie as Kinko, Morgan Berry as Beniya, and Sky Santacruz as Kokuto. Crunchyroll officially confirmed the English dub cast, which debuted on the same day as the Japanese premiere.
“Scrap Building” Visual Hints at Perilous Environments
While specific details about a “Scrap Building” promo video were sought, recent news highlights a “Scrap Building Game Visual” that has been generating discussion among fans. This visual likely offers a glimpse into one of the perilous environments Yuki and her fellow players must navigate within the death games. The series’ plot summary describes Yuki awakening in a mansion with other girls, which is “brimming with lethal weapons and an array of deadly traps,” reinforcing the visual’s implication of dangerous settings. The “Scrap Building” visual suggests that the game environments will be diverse and challenging, moving beyond the initial mansion setting into potentially dilapidated and complex structures, demanding strategic thinking and survival instincts from the characters.
Anime Premiere and Global Streaming Availability
“SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table” made its debut on January 7, 2026, on Tokyo MX and other Japanese networks. The inaugural episode was a special 60-minute presentation, with subsequent episodes scheduled for a 30-minute runtime.
For international viewers, the anime is readily accessible. Crunchyroll is streaming the series globally as it airs, offering a same-day English dub. Netflix is also streaming the anime outside of Japan, expanding its reach to a wider international audience. The series is based on the light novel series by Yushi Ukai and Nekometaru, and is produced by Studio DEEN.
The Deadly Stakes of “SHIBOYUGI”
The series follows 17-year-old Yuki, a seasoned player in “death games,” who enters a high-stakes competition to clear her family’s debt. Her unique goal is to survive 99 of these deadly games. Yuki finds herself trapped in a mansion with five other girls, all dressed as maids, who must overcome intense challenges and deadly traps. The narrative explores their fight for survival, the intricacies of the games, and Yuki’s expertise in navigating these perilous situations.
The opening theme song for the anime is “¬Ersterbend” (pronounced “Not Ersterbend”) performed by LIN from MADKID, while Chiai Fujikawa performs the ending theme song “Inori” (Prayer). These musical selections are set to underscore the intense and often somber tone of the survival thriller.
