Graffiti artist in New York is unique setting—following a left-handed street artist navigating the underground art scene offers fresh creative territory. Shoya Chiba and Yumi Uchiyama as leads is strong pairing; their experience with complex characters suits the designer and artist dynamic. Designer with no recognition is relatable struggle—Koichi's hard work going unnoticed resonates with creative professionals everywhere. Advance theater screenings show confidence; premiering first three episodes in ten theaters a week early demonstrates production quality belief.

The official website and accounts for the Eren the Southpaw anime unveiled a set of five character visuals and announced an April 7 at 24:00 JST (effectively April 8 at 0:00) premiere date for Japanese television today. The first three episodes will be screened in advance for one week across ten Japanese theaters from March 27.

Eren the Southpaw Anime Character Visuals

Cast

Koichi Asakura - Shoya Chiba (Known for: Nirei in WIND BREAKER)

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

Sayuri Kato - Yui Ishikawa (Known for: Shiori in This Monster Wants to Eat Me)

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)

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

TV Broadcast: April 7, 2026 at 24:00 JST (April 8 at 0:00) Advance Screening: March 27, 2026 (first 3 episodes for one week) Theater Count: Ten Japanese theaters

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