A Supernatural Kindergarten Adventure Begins!
The synopsis and preview screenshots for Episode 1, “Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai?” (which can be translated as “Kaya-chan Isn’t Scary?”), of the winter anime Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai have been released. The episode is set to begin airing on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Winter Anime ‘Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai’ Key Visual
What is “Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai”?
Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai is a new kind of horror action series where the most powerful little girl dominates a kindergarten. It’s based on the manga by Yuri Taro, serialized on Shinshosha’s web manga site “Kurage Bunch.” The TV anime is directed by Tomohiko Ito (credited as博史池畠) and animated by East Fish Studio.
Kaya-chan, who attends Hanamugi Kindergarten, possesses incredibly strong psychic powers. She secretly beats up “ghosts” that creep up on her friends and family, but since no one understands her actions, she’s treated as a problem child. However, when her homeroom teacher, Chie-sensei, discovers her secret, Kaya-chan’s kindergarten life begins to change. Today, yet again, Kaya-chan’s punches will explode against the eerie and malicious apparitions that appear one after another.
Episode 1: “Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai?” Preview
Episode 1: “Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai?”
Winter Anime ‘Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai’ Episode 1 Preview Screenshots
Kaya, who attends the middle class at Hanamugi Kindergarten, is a handful for the teachers, as she frequently angers or makes other children cry. But one day, her homeroom teacher, Chie-sensei, witnesses Kaya erasing “something indescribable.” This becomes the moment she learns about the power Kaya holds and the meaning behind her actions until now…
Broadcast & Streaming Info
The first episode of the winter anime Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai, “Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai?”, will begin airing on Sunday, January 11, on the TX Network (TV Tokyo, etc.), AT-X, WOWOW, and other channels.
Streaming: The series will have an advance stream on d-Anime Store and ABEMA starting January 11 at 18:00. General streaming on platforms like AnimeFesta, Hulu, Prime Video, and others will begin sequentially from January 16.
Production Team & Cast
Here’s the talented group bringing this spooky-cute story to life.
Main Staff
| Role | Staff |
|---|---|
| Original Work | Yuri Taro ‘Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai’ (Serialized in Shinshosha’s “Kurage Bunch”) |
| Director | Tomohiko Ito (博史池畠) |
| Series Composition | Shigeru Murakoshi |
| Character Design | Taro Yamada, Hiroyuki Moriguchi |
| Art Setting / Art Director | Ayumu Sato |
| Color Design | Ritsuko Utagawa |
| Director of Photography | Natsuki Yoshizawa |
| Editing | Tsuyoshi Sadamatsu |
| Sound Director | Yukio Nagasaki |
| Sound Effects | Hiromune Kurahashi |
| Music | KOHTA YAMAMOTO, Jun Narita |
| Music Production | Pony Canyon |
| Animation Production | East Fish Studio |
Voice Cast
| Character | Cast |
|---|---|
| Kaya-chan | Anza Tachibana |
| Chie-sensei | Maaya Uchida |
| Namu | Yuki Kaji |
| Mobuo | Fukushi Ochiai |
| Akira-sensei | Azusa Tadokoro |
| Chihiro-sensei | Shiori Izawa |
| Kaya’s Papa | Toshiyuki Morikawa |
| Kaya’s Mama | Mamiko Noto |
| Nana | Haruka Tomatsu |
| Muzu | Yoshiko Sakakibara |
| Saku-chan | Misaki Kuno |
| Kenken | Mutsumi Tamura |
| Yuzu-chan | Chiemi Tanaka |
Theme Songs
The anime will feature some fantastic theme music:
- Opening Theme: “Maboroshi no Yukue” by Isekai Joucho
- Ending Theme: “Playmour feat. Kaya-chan” by Sakujaku & Doko
Get ready for a horror-comedy that packs a punch! Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai premieres January 11.
(C) Yuri Taro, Shinshosha / KayaKowa Production Committee
《Koutarou Nakase》
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