Kamitsubaki Studio revealed the opening theme for its upcoming TV anime Kamitsubaki City Under Construction during its panel at Anime Central on Sunday. The song, titled “Utahime” (Songstress), will be performed by V.W.P (Virtual Witch Phenomenon), a virtual artist group whose members also voice the anime’s main characters.
The anime is scheduled to premiere on July 3 at 11:56 p.m. JST on TBS and 27 affiliated channels across Japan. Internationally, Crunchyroll will stream the series in North America, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and India.
Production Team and Creative Staff
The original concept and planning production are credited to Kamitsubaki Studio and PIEDPIPER. Sōki Tsukishima, known for the Root Double visual novel, is responsible for the world-building, original scenario, and project supervision. The anime is directed by Kōdai Kakimoto (BanG Dream!) at SMDE and features character designs by PALOW. Kakimoto is also handling series composition.
Main Cast and Characters
All five main characters are voiced by members of V.W.P:
- KAF as Kaf Morisaki – a regular student who isn’t great at school or sports, but finds joy in singing.
- RIM as Rime Tanioki – a gifted girl from a wealthy family with top grades, strong athletic skills, and excellent singing talent.
- Harusaruhi as Haru Asanushi – an optimistic girl who values friendship and music.
- Isekaijoucho as Sekai Yorukawa – a naive yet determined girl.
- KOKO as Koko Rinne – a kind-hearted girl who deeply cares about her friends.
The story follows these girls as they explore the secrets of a mysterious virtual city named Kamitsubaki. Together, they aim to bring peace and order back to the city.
Additional Projects and Expansions
An advance theatrical version of the anime, titled Kamitsubaki City Under Construction: Witchling, will screen in Japan for two weeks starting June 13.
Since 2019, Kamitsubaki Studio has developed the project as a user-participation experience. Over 20,000 users have taken part through alternate reality games and tabletop RPGs that expand the story of Kamitsubaki City.
A novel adaptation, Kamitsubaki City Under Construction: NOVELIZED by Sōki Tsukishima and Fūgayado, with illustrations by Sakinoji, will be published on May 23.
The project has also launched several games:
- Kamitsubaki City Ensemble – a rhythm game released last August on iOS, Android, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5.
- Kamitsubaki City Regenerate – a visual novel released on March 13, sharing a storyline with the Kamitsubaki City Virtual Reality 3D game.
- Kamitsubaki Academy Newspaper Club – an upcoming visual novel for PC via Steam.
- Girls Made Pudding – a light-hearted game launched on April 10 for Nintendo Switch and PC.
Related topics:
- Call of the Night Season 2 Premieres July 4
- Ace of the Diamond Act II Second Season Set to Air in 2026
- The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows Enters New Arc on May 22