A Zany Comeback! New TV Anime for Motoei Shinzawa’s Classic High School! Kimengumi Lands in January 2026

Get ready for some truly bizarre antics and laughter because a brand-new television anime adaptation of Motoei Shinzawa’s iconic manga, High School! Kimengumi, is officially on its way! Fuji TV has just unveiled an official website, giving fans a sneak peek with a teaser visual, alongside revealing the main cast and staff who will bring this wacky world to life. Mark your calendars, as this exciting new series is set to premiere in January 2026, gracing the screens during Fuji TV’s prestigious noitaminA programming block every Friday at 11:30 p.m.

Meet the Wacky Cast of High School! Kimengumi

Prepare to be charmed by a new generation of voices embodying the unforgettable characters of the Kimen-gumi and their colorful schoolmates. Here’s a look at the talented voice actors joining the fun:

Character	Voice Actor
Rei Ichidou	Seki Tomokazu (known for JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 6: Stone Ocean)
Gou Reietsu	Takeuchi Shunsuke (known for Senpai ga Uzai Kouhai no Hanashi)
Kiyoshi Shusse	Matsuoka Yoshitsugu (known for Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen)
Dai Monohoshi	Toya Kikunosuke (known for Yuzuki-san Chi no Yonkyoudai.)
Jin Daima	Kobayashi Chiaki (known for Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai)
Chie Uru	Hasegawa Ikumi (known for Bocchi the Rock!)
Yui Kawa	Shiraishi Haruka (known for Bokutachi wa Benkyou ga Dekinai)

Behind the Scenes: The Creative Team

Bringing such a distinct and beloved series back to the screen requires a stellar team. The creative minds behind this new High School! Kimengumi anime are:

Role	Staff Member
Director	Seki Kazuaki (also the opening sequence director for Ranma ½ (2024))
Series Composition	Murakoshi Shigeru (known for Zombieland Saga)
Character Design	Abe Yuka (also an animation director for Enen no Shouboutai: Ni no Shou)
Animation Director	Nishikawa Takashi (known for Nobunaga-sensei no Osanazuma)
Song Production	Night Tempo (known for insert song performance in Let’s Play: Quest-darake no My Life)
Planning, Production	Slow Curve
Studio	Seven

A Legacy of Laughter: The Kimengumi Manga History

Before it became an anime sensation, High School! Kimengumi began its journey as a delightful manga. Motoei Shinzawa first introduced readers to his quirky world with 3-nen Kimengumi (which translates to “Third Year Funny-face Club”), serialized in the legendary Weekly Shounen Jump from October 1980 to April 1982. The popularity of the series led directly to its sequel, High School! Kimengumi, which continued its run in the very same magazine from April 1982 until July 1987. Shueisha wrapped up this comedic saga by publishing the 20th and final manga volume in February 1988, cementing its place as a beloved classic.

From Pages to Screen: Previous Anime Adaptations

This upcoming anime isn’t the first time the Kimen-gumi have jumped off the page! The original manga received a television anime adaptation from Fall 1985 to Fall 1987, spanning an impressive 86 episodes. Produced by the renowned studios Gallop and Studio Comet, this initial anime captured the hearts of many, further solidifying the series’ iconic status. Additionally, a side story movie graced Japanese cinemas in July 1986, offering another dose of the characters’ unique brand of humor. For those in the U.S. and Canada who might have missed it, REMOW previously streamed the original High School! Kimengumi anime with English subtitles on its Anime YouTube channel.

What’s the Story About? Dive Into the World of High School! Kimengumi!

Prepare for an uproarious journey into the lives of five wonderfully mischievous boys attending Ichiou Junior High. Led by Rei Ichidou, alongside Gou Reietsu, Kiyoshi Shusse, Jin Daima, and Dai Monohoshi, these five each boast an eccentric personality and an uncanny talent for causing hilarious chaos. Together, they’ve earned the infamous moniker, the “Kimen-gumi”—the Funny-face Club!

Their world gets a bit more colorful with the arrival of new transfer student Yui Kawa and her friend Chie Uru, who quickly find themselves delightfully entangled in the group’s wild antics. But the Kimen-gumi aren’t the only unique bunch around! Ichiou Junior High is a melting pot of quirky cliques:

The handsome “Iro Otoko-gumi” (Colorful Guy Club) is led by the charming Shou Kireide.
The tough “Ban-gumi” (Gang Club) features the delinquent You Nihiruda at its helm.
The athletic “Ude-gumi” (Arm Club) is spearheaded by the energetic Kai Undou.
And don’t forget the formidable “Onna-gumi” (Girl Club), a squad of tough girls led by Jako Amano.

As the seasons change and a new spring brings fresh adventures, the daily lives of these truly eccentric students unfold in a lively and endlessly comedic school story. Get ready for a high school experience unlike any other!