Big News from Bushiroad: ZERO RISE is Getting an Anime!

Big News from Bushiroad: ZERO RISE is Getting an Anime!

The basketball scene is about to get a whole lot more intense! During the Bushiroad New Year Grand Presentation 2026 event, it was officially announced that the cross-media project ZERO RISE is charging onto the court with a television anime adaptation. The reveal came packed with exciting details, including the main cast, key staff, a slick new project visual, and preview videos that hint at the high-stakes drama to come.

Meet the Teams: Voice Cast Revealed

The underground league “Zero Rise” is brought to life by a talented roster of voice actors. The cast is divided into the fierce teams competing for redemption, with each actor bringing their character to life.

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Character Voice Actor Links
Madoka (Madoka Kurogare) Sasamori Hiroki Official Site
Date (Hagane Amadate) Fukui Tomoya X Profile (Known for Try Knights)
Merlin (Tsukasa Marindo) Ootomo Kai Agency Profile
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Character Voice Actor Links
Blink (Daiki Sugawara) Ishibashi Hiroki Profile
Miracle (Kagetora Tamura) Satou Takamichi Official Site
Sunshine (Haruhi Niwa) Hiraga Yuusei Official Site
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Character Voice Actor Links
York (Tsubasa Hirai) Tahara Ren X Profile
Ujin (Yuichirou Jinnai) Mano Takumi Known for Argonavis from BanG Dream!
Sajin (Issa Jinnai) Maejima You Official Site
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Character Voice Actor Links
Ballista (Takeshi Hari) Kawakami Shota Official Site
Unknown A To be announced
Unknown B To be announced

Other Key Character:
Jigen (Hayato Jigen): Kimisawa Yuuki – Official Site

The Creative Team Behind the Anime

A solid staff lineup is set to bring this gritty story to the screen. Here’s a look at the key players working on the adaptation.

Role Name Notes
Project Original Kidani Takaaki Known for Cardfight!! Vanguard
Series Original Watabe Yoshiki Involved in planning for Samurai Flamenco
Character Design From Tokyo
Animation Studio Nichicaline

What is ZERO RISE All About?

Get ready for a story that’s more than just dribbles and dunks. ZERO RISE dives deep into the harsh realities faced by young athletes who have been pushed to the sidelines. We’re talking about talented players whose past mistakes or brutal circumstances have cost them their place in the official basketball world.

Set against a backdrop of stark inequality, these determined individuals find themselves battling for a second chance in the cutthroat, underground league known as “Zero Rise.” Every game is a fight for redemption, every point a step toward a brighter future. But in this unforgiving arena, skill alone isn’t enough. They’ll need to navigate treachery, uphold their integrity, and face challenges that test their very will to survive. It’s a raw and thrilling journey from the streets upward, leaving us to wonder: will they seize their redemption, or will the relentless pressure of the rise break them?

Where to Find Official Updates

Stay tuned for more news, visuals, and eventually, the premiere date by checking out the official channels.

Source: PR Times

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