The graffiti artist premise sounds unique—anime exploring street art and design culture is rare and has huge potential. Yui Ishikawa's casting is always exciting; her range from action roles to dramatic characters means she'll bring depth to Sayuri Kato. Art-focused anime have such great visuals; when a series centers on artists, the animation team usually goes all out with creative direction. The recognition vs struggle theme is relatable—watching someone achieve genius status abroad while dealing with personal hardships hits close to home for many creative professionals.

Ahead of an April 2026 broadcast, the Eren the Southpaw anime unveiled a new key visual and confirmed five additional cast members.

Eren the Southpaw additional cast members

Additional Cast Members

Sayuri Kato - Yui Ishikawa (Known for: Shiori in This Monster Wants to Eat Me, Mikasa Ackerman in Attack on Titan)

Akari Kishi - Akira Sekine (Known for: Lilisa in Rock is a Lady's Modesty)

Yusuke Kamiya - Kazuyuki Okitsu (Known for: Rovel in Dad is a hero, Mom is a spirit, I'm a reincarnator)

Yurina Mitsuhashi - Yurina Amami (Known for: Kazuki in Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze)

Ryuichi - Koji Yusa (Known for: Renzo in Blue Exorcist)

Previously Announced Main Cast

Koichi Asakura - Shoya Chiba (Known for: Nirei in WIND BREAKER, Kiyotaka Ayanokoji in Classroom of the Elite)

Eren Yamagishi - Yumi Uchiyama (Known for: Rudeus in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation)

Production Staff

Director: Toshimasa Suzuki (RWBY: Ice Queendom)

Animation Studios: Signal.MD and Production I.G

Series Composition: Taku Kishimoto (BUCCHIGIRI?!)

Animation Character Drafts: Takayuki Goto

Music: Pasocom Music Club (Stardust Telepath ED composer)

The Story

The story follows Koichi Asakura, a designer for an ad agency who works hard but receives no recognition. After being dropped from a project, he visits a place from his past, where he met Eren Yamagishi.

Eren, meanwhile, is recognized as a genius left-handed graffiti artist in New York, while enduring the struggles that come from her own path in life.

Premiere Information

Date: April 2026 Network: TV Tokyo affiliate

Special Early Screening: March 27, 2026 (Friday) - Limited one-week roadshow of first 3 episodes

Are you excited for this art-focused anime? Which cast member are you most interested in hearing? Do you prefer stories about recognition or personal struggle? Will you attend the early screening? Share your thoughts in the comments below!