The TV anime 「炎の闘球女 ドッジ弾子」 (Honoo no Tōkyūjo Dodge Danko) has officially released its main PV. The announcement also revealed six additional voice cast members and confirmed the official opening theme.
Newly Announced Voice Cast
- Sumire Uesaka – Mikasa Hako
- Kanna Nakamura – Hiura Sasami
- Yuka Iguchi – Igarashi Juri
- Satomi Akesaka – Sakamoto Ryuka
- Fairouz Ai – Zoe
- Mariya Ise – Mido Ran
Main PV Content
In addition to main characters Mikasa Hako and Hiura Sasami, the main PV shows the powerful rivals awaiting the protagonists: the Saint Arrows Tōkyū-bu, Tosa Attackers, US Buffaloes, and Black Armors. The PV features Momoiro Clover Z’s opening theme 「会心の一劇」 and i☆Ris’s ending theme 「Welcome to あざとさワールド」.
About the Anime
The series is adapted from the manga by Tetsuhiro Koshita, a sequel to the 1990s hit 「炎の闘球児 ドッジ弾平」. It follows Danko Ichigeki, the daughter of the original protagonist, who is completely passionate about dodgeball. The original manga is serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly CoroCoro Comic.
Broadcast Schedule
- TOKYO MX / BS11: Starts July 6, 2026, Mondays at 11:00 p.m.
- MBS: Starts July 7, 2026, Tuesdays at 3:00 a.m.
Production Staff
- Original Work: Tetsuhiro Koshita (serialized in Weekly CoroCoro Comic / Shogakukan)
- Director: Hirofumi Ikehata
- Series Composition: Ippo Hyodo
- Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Narihito Sekikawa
- Color Design: Suzami Kimura
- Art Director / Art Design: Masahiro Sato
- 3D: Ryosuke Kimura
- Director of Photography: Daichi Nogami
- Editor: Yuki Honda
- Music: Fuminori Iwasaki, Ren Tsukagoshi
- Sound Director: Yuichi Imaizumi
- Music Production: Avex Pictures
- Animation Production: CUE
Full Voice Cast
- Danko Ichigeki: Manaka Nakayama
- Chinko Kobotoke: Kaori Maeda
- Mochiko Ebukuro: Akira Sekine
- Susan Cannon: Yō Taichi
- Honey Otohane: Yū Sasahara
- Mikasa Hako: Sumire Uesaka
- Hiura Sasami: Kanna Nakamura
- Hirako Nikaido: Yūki Wakai
- Igarashi Juri: Yuka Iguchi
- Sakamoto Ryuka: Satomi Akesaka
- Zoe: Fairouz Ai
- Mido Ran: Mariya Ise
- Narration / Young Danpei Ichigeki: Noriko Hidaka
- Danpei Ichigeki: Katsuyuki Konishi
- Chinnen Kobotoke: Tetsu Inada
Comments from Cast and Artists
Sumire Uesaka (Mikasa Hako)
I play Mikasa Hako, an upperclassman with the aura of a strong person and a very striking figure. The recording room was so fun that I laughed until my stomach hurt every time. Please enjoy this fiery dodgeball story with us!
Kanna Nakamura (Hiura Sasami)
I really wanted to be part of this project, so I am very honored to have received the role. The atmosphere in the team feels like a real club, and everyone is very close. Sasami is fiery and straightforward, but she also has a cute side that slips out at times. Please look forward to it!
Yuka Iguchi (Igarashi Juri)
Juri wears a maid outfit and has very strong muscles. She loves and is completely loyal to Hirako-sama, and she tries to do everything for her. I also like working out, so I felt I had a lot in common with Juri!
Satomi Akesaka (Sakamoto Ryuka)
Ryuka is a cheerful, energetic girl from Tosa who refuses to lose. I am very happy to play a role connected to Kochi Prefecture, which is part of my own roots. Please look forward to seeing what she can do in the anime!
Fairouz Ai (Zoe)
The US Buffaloes, led by Zoe, are full of strong and determined members. I hope everyone watches to see how they face the protagonists and how they will be portrayed in animation!
Mariya Ise (Mido Ran)
I play Mido Ran, leader of the Black Armors and Danko’s strongest rival. We have gone through intense training and poured everything into this fight. Please follow this fierce duel!
Momoiro Clover Z – Kanako Momota
We are honored to perform the theme song for this anime, and I also heard that the character Danko was inspired by me. I feel very happy and excited. We sang 「会心の一劇」 with the feeling of wanting to fight alongside Danko and her friends, because friendship is the greatest thing. See you in July!
Source: natalie

