Get ready for a quirky and hilarious ride! CITY The Animation, based on Keiichi Arawi’s manga, is set to stream worldwide on Amazon Prime Video. Mark your calendars for July 6th, 2025, as the residents of CITY bring their unpredictable lives to your screens.
What’s CITY The Animation About?
CITY The Animation is Kyoto Animation’s adaptation of the City manga by Keiichi Arawi, the creator of Nichijou: My Ordinary Life. The story revolves around Midori Nagumo, a penniless college student navigating life in a city filled with eccentric characters.
According to the official synopsis: “This town is not just a normal town. There’s laughter, love, and emotional moments. An unpredictable ordinary life presented by the residents! Exciting stuffs come one after another. Welcome to CITY.”
When and Where Can You Watch It?
- Release Date: July 6th, 2025 (U.S. Time)
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video (Worldwide)
- Premiere in Japan: July 7th, 2025, at 12:30 a.m. JST
- The series will be broadcast on Tokyo MX on July 6 at 24:00 JST (effectively, July 7 at 12 midnight), followed by ABC TV and TV Aichi. BS11 will begin airing the anime on July 7 at 11:00 p.m. JST.
- Amazon’s listing indicates subtitles in 19 languages and audio in nine languages.
Who’s Behind the Animation?
- Studio: Kyoto Animation
- Director: Taichi Ishidate (known for Violet Evergarden, Beyond the Boundary)
- Original Creator: Keiichi Arawi (Nichijou, Helvetica Standard)
- Character Designer & Chief Animation Director: Tamami Tokuyama (Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest Arc, Liz and the Blue Bird)
- Art Director: Shiori Yamazaki (Violet Evergarden: The Movie, Sound! Euphonium The Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day)
- Color Designer: Kana Miyata
- Director of Photography: Hiroki Ueda
- 3D Director: Tatsunori Kase
- Sound Director: Yōta Tsuruoka
- Music: Piranhans
- Music Production: Pony Canyon
Meet the Characters and Voice Cast
The anime features a talented voice cast:
- Midori Nagumo: Voiced by Mikako Komatsu. A 20-year-old university sophomore who works as a waitress and is always short on cash.
- Ayumu Niikura: Voiced by Aki Toyosaki. An 18-year-old freshman with dreams of becoming a photographer.
- Wako Izumi: Voiced by Yui Ishikawa. A university sophomore, similar to Nagumo.
- Tsurubishi Makabe: Voiced by Yoshihisa Kawahara
- Tatewaku Makabe: Voiced by Miyu Irino
- Matsuri Makabe: Voiced by Ayaka Nanase
- Eri Amakazari: Voiced by Azusa Tadokoro
- Riko Izumi: Voiced by Yū Wakui
- Dr. Adatara/Adatara’s father: Voiced by Takehito Koyasu
- Adatara’s mother: Voiced by Mayumi Asano
- Tatsuta Adatara: Voiced by KENN
- Ryōta Adatara: Voiced by Satoshi Inomata
- Kamome Adatara: Voiced by Coco Hayashi
- Umi Adatara: Voiced by Haruna Fukushima
- Sora Adatara: Voiced by Yūki Tenma
- Kamaboko Oni: Voiced by Yū Miyazaki
- Todoroki: Voiced by Ryōta Suzuki
- Obaba: Voiced by Kazutomi Yamamoto
- Ii Hito (the Good Guy): Voiced by Kiyomitsu Mizuuchi
- Sumire Sakurakomi Tanabe: Voiced by Yūko Gotō
- Hotaka: Voiced by Jin Domon
- Rindō Obina: Voiced by Makoto Kaneko
- Yamato Kurogane: Voiced by Atsushi Kousaka
- Nobuteru Tekaridake: Voiced by Jun Fukuyama
- Narrator: Hōchū Ōtsuka
What to Expect From the Story
CITY The Animation promises a slice-of-life, surreal comedy. The manga follows Midori Nagumo’s chaotic life as she tries to make ends meet, often resorting to odd jobs and petty schemes. Expect plenty of quirky characters and unexpected situations as she navigates her debt and the challenges of city living.
Theme Songs
The opening theme song, “Hello,” is performed by Riho Furui, while the ending theme song, “LUCKY,” is by TOMOO. The quartet Piranhans is composing the anime’s music, adding to the show’s unique and vibrant atmosphere.
Arawi’s Unique Style
Keiichi Arawi is known for his comedic manga set in modern-day settings with “normal humans” experiencing life in absurd and eccentric ways. CITY shares similarities with Arawi’s other work, Nichijou, but with a distinct cast and setting.
Manga History
The City manga was serialized in Kodansha’s Morning magazine from September 2016 to February 2021, with 13 compiled volumes. It returned on December 24, 2024. Vertical Comics has licensed the manga in English, making it accessible to fans worldwide.
Kyoto Animation’s Return to Non-Sequels
CITY The Animation marks Kyoto Animation’s first non-sequel anime in six years, making it a highly anticipated release for fans of the studio and Arawi’s work.
Final Thoughts
With its quirky characters, unique humor, and the renowned Kyoto Animation at the helm, CITY The Animation is set to be a must-watch anime this summer. Don’t miss its premiere on Amazon Prime Video on July 6th!
