Akazukin, Tabi no Tochū de Shitai to Deau Gets Anime in January 2027: Cast, Trailer, and First Details

The television anime of Akazukin, Tabi no Tochū de Shitai to Deau will premiere in January 2027. The announcement came with the first trailer, first visual, main cast, and part of the creative team.

The story follows Red Riding Hood, a young woman who sets out on a journey for a specific purpose and ends up caught up in incidents she resolves with curiosity and wit. The premise blends the imagery of classic fairy tales with a mystery structure.

Cast and Staff

The confirmed main cast includes Yume Miyamoto as Red Riding Hood and Akira Sekine as Pinocchio. Also joining are Takuya Satō, Atsushi Tamaru, Motoko Kumai, Kōtarō Nishiyama, Sakiko Uran, and Ryōko Shiraishi as the narrator.

Itsurō Kawasaki directs the anime at Benten Film and writes the script. Manami Minakata and Yūko Yahiro design the characters, while Jun Ichikawa composes the music with production by Pony Canyon.

Broadcast and Platforms

The series will air on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and Yomiuri TV. Crunchyroll confirmed it will stream the series worldwide outside of Asia.

From Novel to Anime

The original novel by Aito Aoyagi was published by Futabasha in August 2020. The manga adaptation by Tanakanoka began in Monthly Action in January 2023, moved to Web Action in April 2024, and ended with its fourth collected volume in June 2025.

Originally published on Anitsu by Laura Martínez. Text reviewed and verified for DonOtaku on November 5, 2026; the original date is preserved.