A television anime adaptation of Byū’s horror comedy manga, Let’s Go Kaikigumi (Rettsu Go Kaikigumi), has been officially announced and is slated to premiere in 2026. A dedicated website has launched, revealing a teaser promotional video for the upcoming series. The anime will broadcast on TBS and 27 affiliated channels on Sunday evenings.
What is Let’s Go Kaikigumi?
The Let’s Go Kaikigumi manga, created by Byū, is a horror comedy that follows an unnamed, cowardly protagonist. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Mechako, the formidable leader of the “Kaikigumi” organization, a group responsible for managing ghosts and other supernatural entities that typically scare humans.
The story kicks off as the protagonist inadvertently plays a role in the revival of the Kaikigumi. Following this event, he finds himself constantly surrounded by a series of bizarre, yet not truly terrifying, supernatural phenomena. The manga was serialized on the Omocoro web service from 2018 to 2024, with its interesting content leading to Shogakukan publishing it in book form.
Key Staff and Cast Revealed for the Anime
The production team behind the Let’s Go Kaikigumi anime features several experienced individuals from the industry:
Anime Production Studio and Director
The anime is being directed by Yutaka Hirata, known for his work as a unit director on STARMYU. The animation production will be handled by C-Station. C-Station is an animation studio established in 2009, known for works such as Laid-Back Camp and Starmyu.
Series Composition and Character Design
Mutsumi Ito, who worked on ROOM CAMP, is supervising and writing the series scripts. Character designs are being handled by Yoshimitsu Yamashita, recognized for his contributions to anime like Mushibugyō and Blade of the Immortal.
Voice Cast Brings Characters to Life
The main voice cast has also been announced:
- Tasuku Hatanaka will voice the unnamed protagonist. Hatanaka is known for roles such as Yuma Tsukumo in Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal and Ikoma in Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress.
- Ruriko Aoki is cast as Mechako. Aoki’s previous roles include Riina Tada in The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls.
- Shigeru Chiba will serve as the anime’s narrator.
Additionally, Uketsu, an author celebrated for articles on the Omocoro web service and the novel The Strange House, is credited for “song collaboration” and is involved in the anime’s production.
Fans can look forward to this unique horror comedy making its animated debut in 2026.
