The topical work “Kaya-chan is not scary” serialized on Shinchosha’s web manga site jellyfish bunch.
From January 2026, it will be broadcast on TV Tokyo, AT-X, and WOWOW!
At the same time, a new cast was announced.
It has been announced that Yuki Kaji will play the role of Nam, Fukutsugu Ochiai will play the role of Mobuo, Azusa Tadokoro will play the role of Mr. Akira, and Shiori Izawa will play the role of Mr. Chihiro.
At the same time, the key visual, which was released, expresses the life of Hanamugi Kindergarten on the left side, and on the right side, Kaya-chan can see the mysterious world. The new characters Nam and Mobuo, who have been announced this time, have also appeared. Please pay attention.

Started broadcasting in January 2026 on TV Tokyo, AT-X, and WOWOW! ! Promoted commercial released

From January 2026, it will be broadcast on TV Tokyo, AT-X, and WOWOW!
[TV anime “Kaya-chan is not scary” CM 1.]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7svy6muvzm

Character introduction

Nam: Yuki Kaji

An unknown young man. Because he is not good at humans, he has a blunt and difficult-to-approach personality, but he seems to have an extraordinary relationship with Mobuo and opens his heart. It seems that Kaya, who has psychic powers, is dangerous…

Mobuo: Fukutsugu Ochiai

A mysterious uncle who wears a kaya. Self-proclaimed occult writer and psychic. A stalker that looks very suspicious and looks dangerous. There’s a real reason to get close to Kaya, but it’s too suspicious to be vigilant.

Akira: Azusa Tadokoro

A teacher who is in charge of the middle school at Hanamugi Kindergarten.
There are some things that seem a bit harsh, but I think about the other person and scolds them.

Chihiro: Shiori Izawa

Hanamugi Kindergarten teacher. I mainly help with various classes, mainly during the year.
A flexible and self-paced personality. You can think about things from a child’s point of view.

Official comments are also available on the official website!
https://kayachan.com/

Book information

[Original comics]
“Kaya-chan is not scary” Volumes 1-7 are now on sale
Author: Yuri Taro
Publisher: Shinchosha
Label name: BUNCH COMICS
Popular serialization on jellyfish bunch!

■ Introduction
Kaya-chan, who attends Hanamugi Kindergarten, has a very strong psychic ability.
Although he secretly beats up a “ghost” who sneaks up on his friends and family, he doesn’t understand his behavior and treats him as a problem child. However, when the homeroom teacher Chie-sensei learned about the secret, Kaya-chan’s kindergarten life began to change.
Kaya-chan’s punches explode today as she sees the creepy and vicious monsters that appear one after another!

■ Staff/Cast

<Cast>
Kaya-chan: Anna Tachibana
Chie-sensei: Maaya Uchida
Nam: Yuki Kaji
Mobuo: Fukutsugu Ochiai
Akira: Azusa Tadokoro
Chihiro: Shiori Izawa

<Staff>
Director: Hiroshi Ikebatake
Series composition: Shigeru Murakoshi
Character design: Taro Yamada Hiroyuki Moriguchi
Sound director: Yukio Nagasaki
Music: Kohta Yamamoto Shun Narita
Produced: Eastfish Studios

“Kaya-chan is not scary” official website
https://kayachan.com

“Kaya-chan is not scary” official X
https://x.com/kayakowa

(c) Yuritaro/Shinchosha/Kayakowa Production Committee