The upcoming “Ganglion” TV anime has officially released its latest promotional video, offering fans a first listen to the ending theme song titled “Miracle” performed by NIKO NIKO TAN TAN. The announcement comes ahead of the anime’s premiere, scheduled for October 2025.
The promotional video, which was publicly released on September 16, 2025, showcases more of the anime’s unique blend of workplace satire and superhero spoof, set in early 2000s Tokyo. NIKO NIKO TAN TAN’s “Miracle” is set to accompany the closing credits, with OCHAN credited for both lyrics and composition, and OCHAN/Anabebe for arrangement. The song will be released under Victor Entertainment/Getting Better.
Diving into the World of “Ganglion”
“Ganglion” is an anime adaptation of the cult workplace comedy manga by Hisaya Shiraiwa and illustrator Takashi Itsuki, originally serialized in Comic Yoshimoto and published in 2009. The series offers a darkly comic lens on corporate culture through the eyes of Kenji Isobe, a salaryman foot soldier working for the titular “evil corporation,” Ganglion Inc..
The Premise: Corporate Schemes and Heroic Failures
The story centers around Isobe, a professional henchman for Ganglion, whose daily grind involves tackling absurd missions like “Operation: Tokyo Cedar Pollen” and “Operation: Mount Fuji Detonation”. These world domination plots, however, are consistently foiled by the so-called hero, HOPEMAN. The narrative humorously explores themes of overbearing bosses, compliance-era chaos, and the small acts of survival in a flawed organizational system.
Key Staff and Star-Studded Cast
The “Ganglion” TV anime is directed by Ayumu Watanabe at studio maf, with Ryosuke Tanaka serving as assistant director. Tomoaki Shiono is responsible for the series composition, and Harise handles the screenplay. Character designs and chief animation direction are managed by Shigeru Fujita, and the music is composed by Takeo Asami.
The voice cast brings a wealth of talent to the series:
- Yoji Ueda as Kenji Isobe, in his first lead role in a TV anime.
- Fumihiko Tachiki as the comically self-absorbed Colonel Shadow (Minoru Kageyama).
- Tomokazu Sugita as the reluctant hero HOPEMAN.
- Aoi Koga as Setsuko Isobe, Kenji’s wife.
- Yoshino Aoyama as Takashi Isobe, their son.
- Hikaru Tono as Yumiko, the sister-in-law.
- Comedian-actor Itsuji Itao as the oden stall owner, who often lends an ear to Isobe’s woes.
The official comments from the cast highlight the show’s unique perspective, with Ueda promising an earnest portrayal of Isobe, and Tachiki describing Shadow as a “tragic yet comical middle manager”. Sugita also hinted at HOPEMAN’s humorously self-serving approach to justice.
Anticipation for the October Premiere
With its distinct blend of satire, relatable workplace struggles, and a talented cast and crew, “Ganglion” is poised to be one of the fresh, offbeat premieres of Fall 2025. The series is scheduled to begin broadcasting in Japan on October 3, 2025. Fans can follow official channels for broadcast updates, cast features, and event information as the premiere approaches.
