Kadokawa has announced that the television anime adaptation of Tsugumi Yawora’s dark comedy manga, Gōmon Baito-kun no Nichijō (The Everyday Life of Torture Part-Time Workers), is set to premiere on January 4, 2026. The announcement was accompanied by a new promotional video and visual, revealing additional cast members and the artists behind the opening and ending theme songs.
January 2026 Premiere and Streaming Details
The Gōmon Baito-kun no Nichijō anime will begin its broadcast in January 2026. Japanese viewers can catch the series on Tokyo MX, BS Asahi, TV Aichi, and Yomiuri TV, with the first episode airing on January 4. Streaming services U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, and ABEMA will also carry the series, with streaming commencing on January 4 at 24:00 JST (effectively January 5 at 12:00 AM JST).
Expanding the Cast of Torture Part-Timers
Previously announced main cast members include Shunichi Toki as Cero, Takuma Terashima as Shiu, Takuma Nagatsuka as Mikke, and Yōhei Azakami as Hugh. These actors will bring to life the unique ensemble of part-time torturers working for the “Spirytus” company, which, despite its grim line of work, is known for treating its employees well and targeting only “bad people.”
Recent revelations have further expanded the cast, introducing more characters to this darkly comedic world. New additions include Kishō Taniyama as Hela and Rikuya Yasuda as Noe. On December 14, 2025, Kadokawa also announced four additional cast members:
- Nozomi Yamamoto as Berta, the 28-year-old owner of the “dolor” torture equipment shop.
- Kozue Yūki as Reu, Shiu’s 7-year-old daughter and the older twin.
- Satsuki Hatori as Nero, Shiu’s younger twin daughter.
- Tomohiro Ōno as Fon, a junk dealer specializing in post-torture disposals with connections to the underworld.
Character promotional videos, featuring character songs for Cero, Shiu, Mikke, Hugh, Hela, and Noe, are slated for release from December 15 through January 17.
Theme Song Artists Revealed
The musical talent for Gōmon Baito-kun no Nichijō has also been confirmed. GRANRODEO will perform the anime’s opening theme song, titled “GO GO PARADISE!!”. The ending theme song, “Ashita Tenki ni Naare,” will be performed by Takuma Terashima, who also voices the character Shiu.
Production Staff and Studio
The anime adaptation is being produced by Studio Diomedéa. Fumitoshi Oizaki is directing the series, with Hitomi Amamiya handling the series composition and Sakae Shibuya designing the characters. Kenji Fujisawa is composing the music.
The World of Gōmon Baito-kun no Nichijō
Gōmon Baito-kun no Nichijō is a dark workplace comedy set in an alternate reality where murder and torture are legal. The story centers on Cero, a cheerful part-time worker at the “Spirytus” torture company, who enjoys his daily tasks alongside his senior colleague Shiu, a “legend in the torture world.” Their routine is spiced up with the arrival of new part-timers, the energetic Mikke and the serious but kind Hugh. The manga, created by Tsugumi Yawora, began serialization on Hakusensha’s Young Animal Web service in December 2022. It has garnered attention for its unique blend of a relaxed, homely workplace environment with the brutal nature of torture.
