Aniplex Unveils Original Anime Project ‘Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan’ for 2026

Aniplex Unveils Original Anime Project ‘Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan’ for 2026

Production company Aniplex has just lifted the curtain on an exciting new original television anime project titled **Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan**. Set to debut in 2026, this upcoming series is a collaboration between A-1 Pictures and Psyde Kick Studio. An official website has been launched, giving us a first look at the main staff and a teaser visual.

A New Collaboration Takes Shape

This original anime is a joint effort between established animation studio A-1 Pictures and the recently established Psyde Kick Studio. Psyde Kick Studio was founded by A-1 Pictures with the specific goal of fostering a space for greater creative freedom and originality in animation. Drawing on the extensive experience built by A-1 Pictures over the years, this new label aims to explore fresh opportunities in animation without being constrained by traditional frameworks.

Meet the Creative Team

The core staff bringing **Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan** to life includes some notable names:

| Role | Name | Known For |
| :———————– | :————- | :———————————– |
| Director | Kamei Kanta | *Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata* |
| Series Composition, Script | Kikuchi Takeshi | *Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechuu* |
| Character Design | Misaki Kurehito | *Ushinawareta Mirai wo Motomete* |
| Studios | A-1 Pictures, Psyde Kick Studio | |

With this team at the helm and the innovative spirit of Psyde Kick Studio behind it, **Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan** looks like a project to keep an eye on.

Stay Connected

You can find more details and updates on the official website and social media:

* Official site: https://growupshow.com/
* Official X (Twitter): @growupshow