Komekami! Girls Anime Adaptation Launches April 2

Fukuoka Prefecture is set to expand its local marketing efforts into the world of animation with the upcoming premiere of the Komekami! Girls anime series on April 2, 2026.

The project originated in 2011 as a unique promotional campaign for the Koshino Nana Komekami! rice collection, which featured seven different rice bags adorned with unique anime girl mascots.

Drawing inspiration from the traditional Japanese legend that seven deities reside within every single grain of rice, the story follows seven sisters who are the daughters of the Rice Goddess.

The story will track these sisters as they journey across the island of Kyushu to resolve various local issues while exploring the region’s diverse culinary offerings.

The voice cast features Eriko Kawakami as Sanae Koshino, Minori Toyonaga as Minori Koshino, Kurumi Yano as Mei Koshino, and Emi Nitta as Hikari Koshino.

Additional cast members include Misa Segawa as Momi Koshino, Tomoe Yuki as Mai Koshino, and Ayaka Tamaki as Honoka Koshino, along with veteran voice actress Rica Matsumoto as Okoge Oniyama.

The supporting lineup is rounded out by Hirofumi Nojima, Junichi Kuroi, Shintaro Takeda, Machi Oshita, Chika Ishimaru, and Akiko Baba in various roles.

Mikinori Suzuki, known for his work on the hit series BLUE LOCK, will serve as the director for the production at the Daily Planet animation studio.

The series composition is handled by Hideki Sonoda of Beyblade Burst fame, while Takahiro Seguchi provides the original character designs.

Tochi Ueyama, the acclaimed creator of Cooking Papa, has joined the production as the cuisine supervisor to ensure the regional dishes are depicted with accuracy.

Legendary designer Haruhiko Mikimoto, famous for his work on The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, has contributed the specific character design for the Rice Goddess.