New Cast News for Kindergarten Wars Anime: Mirei Kumagai to Voice Mac
Exciting news has arrived from the front of Kindergarten Wars (Youchien Wars), the series that has taken the Shonen Jump+ platform by storm and which fans have long awaited to see adapted into an anime. According to the official announcement, Mac, one of the series' colorful characters and a teacher known for wearing a yellow bear costume, will be voiced by experienced voice actor Mirei Kumagai. The highly anticipated production is scheduled to meet audiences in the spring of 2027.
Created by You Chiba, Kindergarten Wars takes place at "Kindergarten Noir," the world's most prestigious and secure kindergarten. In this school, the children of world leaders and elites are protected by a teaching staff composed of former criminals. Our protagonist, Rita (Convict No. 999), is a legendary assassin who takes on this dangerous protection duty in exchange for a reduction in her sentence. However, Rita has one weakness: she falls in love with handsome men instantly! Blending action and romantic comedy, the series has achieved great success, selling over 1.7 million copies since its debut in 2022.
Big names are sitting in the production chairs for the anime. The series is produced by Sunrise and Felix Film studios, with Shinsuke Gomi serving as director. Character designs are entrusted to Junko Yamanaka, whom we know from the Kono Oto Tomare! series. The cast joining Mirei Kumagai includes star voices such as Atsumi Tanezaki (Rita), Kentaro Kumagai (Doug), and Satoshi Hino (Luke). Mirei Kumagai's previous performances in projects like Spy x Family and The Elusive Samurai have created high expectations among fans for the character of Mac.
This adaptation is seen as Shonen Jump+'s biggest trump card following global hits like Spy x Family and Kaiju No. 8. The first trailer and visuals shared at AnimeJapan 2026 successfully reflected the series' chaotic yet equally entertaining atmosphere. Many more character announcements and promotional videos are expected to arrive before the spring of 2027. If you love both action-packed battles and absurd comedy elements, you will want to be there when the doors of this kindergarten open!
