The highly anticipated anime adaptation of “SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table” has released its main promotional video, offering a thrilling glimpse into the dark survival series ahead of its January 7, 2026 premiere. The announcement also confirmed five additional cast members joining the ensemble.
Dive into the Deadly World of SHIBOYUGI
The newly released main promotional video for “SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table” showcases the intense and psychologically charged atmosphere of the anime. The trailer features quick cuts of deadly traps, mysterious mansion settings, and the desperate expressions of the participants, emphasizing the high-stakes nature of the titular death games. It gives viewers a taste of the survival horror and mystery that awaits, centered around protagonist Yuki, a professional death game competitor.
The anime, produced by Studio DEEN, promises a blend of mystery, gore, tension, and unexpected humor, according to early descriptions. Fans can expect to see the main character, Yuki, wake up in an unfamiliar mansion in a maid’s uniform alongside five other girls, all similarly dressed, where they must navigate deadly challenges to survive.
Expanding the Cast: New Voice Actors Revealed
Five more voice cast members have been officially announced, expanding the roster of characters in “SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table.” These additions will bring more depth and talent to the already compelling narrative.
Key Additions to the SHIBOYUGI Cast
The new voice actors and their roles include:
- Rena Motomura as Aoi
- Inori Minase as Kinko
- Haruka Satō as Kokutō
- Mutsumi Tamura as Beniya
- Rina Kawaguchi as Momono
They join Chiyuki Miura, who stars as the main character, Yuuki. The English dub cast has also been announced, with Suzie Yeung voicing Yuki, and other roles filled by Dawn M. Bennett (Hakushi), Michelle Marie (Kinko), Morgan Berry (Beniya), Kayli Mills (Momono), Brianna Knickerbocker (Aoi), and Sky Santacruz (Kokuto).
Premiere Date and Streaming Information
“SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table” is set to premiere on January 7, 2026. The series will be available on Tokyo MX and other networks in Japan, with the first episode being a special 60-minute premiere.
For international audiences, the anime will be widely distributed, with Netflix listing the series for streaming starting January 7. Crunchyroll will also be streaming the anime concurrently with its Japanese broadcast, ensuring global access. The English dub will also be available on Crunchyroll from January 7.
Creative Team Behind the Series
The anime adaptation is based on the popular light novel series by writer Yūshi Ukai and artist Nekometal. Studio DEEN is helming the production, with Sōta Ueno directing. Rintarou Ikeda is in charge of series composition, Eri Osada is designing the characters, and Junichi Matsumoto is composing the music. The opening theme song, “¬Ersterbend,” is performed by LIN from MADKID, while the ending theme, “Inori” (Prayer), is by Chiai Fujikawa.
The Premise: A Professional in a World of Death Games
The story revolves around Yuuki, a seventeen-year-old professional death game competitor whose unique “job” involves participating in high-stakes, deadly games to make a living. When she awakens in a mysterious mansion dressed as a maid, alongside five other girls in identical outfits, she finds herself in the “Ghost House.” Unlike the other terrified participants, Yuuki’s experience gives her a stark advantage in navigating the intricate and lethal traps, from blowguns and circular saws to locked rooms and armed combat. The series promises a thrilling narrative as Yuuki uses her skills to fight for survival and guide her newfound companions through the perilous challenges.
