The TV anime 虎鶫 -TSUGUMI PROJECT- (Tora Tsugumi: Tsugumi Project), based on the manga by ippatu, has been officially confirmed to begin broadcasting in January 2027. Alongside the announcement, the main key visual and comments from the three lead cast members have been released.

Key Visual and the World of “Old Japan”

The main key visual features the series’ central characters: protagonist Leone, Dudu, the strange girl Tsugumi, and the massive beast Tora. The background depicts towering skyscrapers consumed by overgrown vegetation — the decayed cityscape of “Old Japan”, a land that still bears the faint traces of a lost civilization. The visual is accompanied by the ominous tagline: “Humanity will perish…”

Synopsis

The story is set in “Old Japan,” a territory rendered a cursed wasteland by extreme levels of radiation and overrun by grotesque creatures. Leone, a man wrongfully condemned to death row, is torn away from his wife and children and ordered to carry out a dangerous top-secret mission — venturing deep into the forbidden land of Old Japan.

Cast

• Leone — voiced by Masaaki Mizunaka (水中雅章)
• Tsugumi — voiced by Misaki Watada (和多田美咲)
• Dudu — voiced by Haruki Ishitani (石谷春貴)

Masaaki Mizunaka (Leone)

“The moment I encountered the world of 『虎鶫』, I was completely captivated — by its enormous scale, the mystery of the secret mission set in Old Japan, and the overwhelming artistry of the characters and backgrounds. I’m filled with excitement to deliver the story of Leone and Tsugumi’s journey through this harsh world to everyone as soon as possible. I’ll give it everything I’ve got!!”

Misaki Watada (Tsugumi)

“When I first read the original manga, the immersive world of 虎鶫 had me buzzing with excitement — I became a fan instantly. It’s a great honor to be part of the anime as Tsugumi. We’re all pouring ourselves into recording, and I look forward to seeing how everything comes together each week. Please look forward to it!”

Haruki Ishitani (Dudu)

“It’s quite a harsh world, but Dudu himself gives the impression of acting freely on pure instinct. I’m working to convey that natural, almost overly-familiar energy he has toward Leone. On a personal note, Tsugumi and Tora are incredibly adorable, and I can’t wait to see them move in the anime. Please look forward to the broadcast!”

虎鶫 -TSUGUMI PROJECT- is scheduled to begin airing in January 2027.