Aniplex, A-1 Pictures, and Psyde Kick Studio just revealed that its original anime project Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan (Grow Up Show: The Sunflower Circus Troupe) will air in July. Alongside the announcement the staff revealed the promotional video, key visual, main cast and additional staff members.
The cast and staff of the anime includes:
- Tomoka Noda as Mizuka Tsurumaki
- Shiori Kurosaki as Oka Kawasumi
- Reo Osanai as Imari Agano
- Nanako Ando as Isuzu Ikazuchi
- Tomori Kusunoki as Aoi Yura
- Yuko Natsuyoshi as Akane Yura
- Yuna Kamakura as Shizuku Sakawa
- Yuka Iwahashi as Svetlana
- Ai Kayano as Rin Mamiya
- Rie Kugimiya as Maria
Kanta Kamei, known for his work on Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend, is directing the anime. Kurehito Misaki is handling the character design, while Takeshi Kikuchi is writing and overseeing the series scripts. A-1 Pictures and Psyde Kick Studio are producing the anime.
Newly announced staff include:
- Character Designer/Chief Animation Director: Kazutoshi Makino
- Assistant Director: Satsuki Takahashi
- Action Supervisor: Masateru Inada
- Line Drawing/Effect Design: Ayane Matsumoto
- Historical Research: Junko Yamada
- Concept Art: Munashichi
- Art Director: Takumi Hashimoto
- Art Setting: Eiko Tsunadō
- Art Layout: Kiya Hirayoshi
- Color Key Artist: Kanako Hokari
- CG Director: Mizuho Kanda
- Compositing Director of Photography: Toshiaki Aoshima
- Editing: Kentarō Tsubone
- Sound Director: Akiko Fujita
- Music: Yūgo Kanno
A-1 Pictures created Psyde Kick Studio as a new label on July 1. Using A-1 Pictures’ know-how, the new label is aimed at pursuing greater freedom of creative expression than has been possible until now. It also aims to challenge new and young creators with innovative planning and production workflows. The label is already working on multiple new projects.
Lastly, here’s an overview of the series via MyAnimeList:
In Japan during the height of its economic boom in the mid-1950s, the circus was a form of entertainment that became a central part of many people’s lives. The best troupes are permitted to participate in the world-renowned “Circus Collection” festival, and many come from all over Japan to compete daily.
The story centers on the struggling “Sunflower Circus” troupe, led by ringmaster Maria, and a new prodigy that joins their ranks for unknown reasons: Mizuka Tsurumaki. Is her encounter with the highly individual members of the Sunflower Circus troupe a coincidence or destiny? This one-of-a-kind circus show depicting young girls chasing their dreams begins!
