Eren the Southpaw, the new anime based on the popular Shonen Jump+ manga, has just revealed five new members of its voice cast. The production confirmed a special screening in Japanese theaters for March 2026, exciting fans as early as December 2025.
The team behind the project released the names and a new concept art piece. The news was given directly by the anime’s official website this week. The strategy includes an early premiere in movie theaters, something that draws attention in the market.
Who Are the New Voice Actors in the Anime?
The list of the five new voice actors was released with the official image. The production did not detail which characters each will portray. But the revelation increases anticipation for the series premiere, scheduled for 2026.
The anime already features Shōya Chiba and Yumi Uchiyama in the main roles. They will bring to life the protagonists Koichi Asakura and Eren Yamagishi. The story follows the journey of the two youths in the world of art.
- Koichi is a student who dreams of becoming a designer.
- Eren is a left-handed student with a repressed talent for painting.
- Their meeting happens in a museum, marked by graffiti.
- From there, their paths intertwine through their passion for drawing.
High-Profile Production and Theater Premiere
The anime’s direction is by Toshimasa Suzuki, known for works like ‘RWBY: Ice Queendom’. The renowned studios Signal.MD and Production I.G are responsible for the animation. The series script is in the hands of Taku Kishimoto, the same behind hits like ‘Haikyu!!’ and ‘BLUE LOCK’.
The character design is by Takayuki Gotō, a veteran of ‘Ghost in the Shell’. The main animation team includes Yuka Fukuchi and Akane Tamai. The big news is the release strategy. The first three episodes will have a limited screening in Japanese theaters.
This special session begins on March 27, 2026. The theater experience will last only one week. The distributor GAGA has already released a teaser of the animation on its platforms.
Where Does ‘Eren the Southpaw’ Come From?
The series is an adaptation of the manga ‘Hidarikiki no Eren’, created by Kappi. The work was originally launched in 2016 on the ‘cakes’ service. In 2017, it received a remake with art by nifuni on the Shonen Jump+ platform from publisher Shueisha.
The manga was serialized until October 2022, gaining a solid fan base. Shueisha published 24 compiled volumes of the story. The saga of Eren and Koichi had already been adapted once before, into a drama (live-action series) in 2019.
Now, in 2025, the confirmation of the anime adaptation with a top-tier team renews interest. The theater premiere is a high-stakes bet to generate buzz before the TV or streaming broadcast.
What to Expect from the Anime in 2026?
With the theater premiere date set for March of next year, anticipation only grows. The combination of an experienced technical team and an expanding voice cast promises a quality anime. The theme of overcoming and artistic discovery has universal appeal.
The remaining question is about availability for the international audience. Theater screenings in Japan rarely have simultaneous subtitled versions. The natural path is that, after this window, the anime will be licensed by a global streaming platform.
Services like Crunchyroll or Netflix usually seek titles with this profile. For Brazilian fans, the wait might be a bit longer, but today’s news is a big step. The animation is already one of the most anticipated titles for the 2026 anime calendar.
Next Steps and Where to Watch
In the coming months, the production should release more details. The trend is that a full trailer and the opening theme will be announced. The exact date of the Japanese TV broadcast should also be confirmed after the theater window.
For those in Brazil, the way is to follow the official channels of the production companies. GAGA, as the distributor, is a primary source of information. Today’s news, in December 2025, gives the green light to one of the most promising anime of the coming year.
