The electrifying world of dodgeball is making a grand return to the screen! The previously announced TV anime adaptation of Tetsuhiro Koshita’s ongoing manga, *Hono no Tokyujo: Dodge Danko*, has officially unveiled a vibrant new teaser visual. This exciting update also comes with the reveal of its main voice cast and key production staff, building anticipation for its 2026 premiere.
*Hono no Tokyujo: Dodge Danko* continues the legacy of Koshita’s beloved 1989 series, *Hono no Tokyuji: Dodge Danpei*, by following the adventures of the original protagonist’s spirited daughter.
Here’s a look at the talented voice actors bringing the characters to life:
* Danko Ichigeki voiced by Manaka Nakayama
* Chinko Kobotoke voiced by Kaori Maeda
* Mochiko Etai voiced by Akira Sekine
* Susan Canon voiced by Yo Taichi
* Honey Otohana voiced by Yu Sasahara
* Narrator voiced by Noriko Hidaka
Fans of the original series will recall *Hono no Tokyuji: Dodge Danpei*, which captivated audiences from 1989 to 1995 in Shogakukan’s CoroCoro Comic magazine. It later received a popular 47-episode anime adaptation, airing from October 1991, and even inspired several video games. The sequel manga, *Dodge Danko*, has been enthralling readers since November 2022.
Guiding the *Hono no Tokyujo: Dodge Danko* anime project is director Hiroshi Ikehata, known for his work on *WITCH WATCH*. The series is being brought to life at studio CUE. Kazuho Hyodo, celebrated for their series composition on *TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You*, is handling the series composition, while Narihito Sekikawa, recognized for *TsumaSho*, is in charge of character designs and serves as chief animation director.
Get ready to experience high-energy dodgeball action when *Hono no Tokyujo: Dodge Danko* debuts in 2026!