Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games Releases Main Trailer and New Voice Cast
The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games (Ojou-sama wa Fight Game wo Shinai) has released its official main trailer and additional voice cast. The trailer showcases the series' energetic fighting game scenes and the dynamics of the main characters for the first time to a wide audience.
Among the new additions is Sumire Uesaka, who will voice Miyabi, the rival of protagonist Aya and also the most popular girl at school. Additionally, Nobuhiko Okamoto will bring to life the mysterious club member Kaito. These choices, together with the previously announced main cast, highlight the series' character diversity and talented voice acting team.
The studio producing the series is Studio A-Cat, known for similar esports-themed works. The director is Yoshihiro Takamoto. The original manga has been serialized in Young Gangan magazine since 2019, and it stands out for its humorous and heartfelt portrayal of female characters' passion for fighting games.
Following in the footsteps of works like Hi Score Girl and Gamers!, this anime will be one of the rare examples that depict game culture and competitive spirit from the perspective of young girls. The smooth animations and characters challenging each other seen in the trailer seem poised to attract both gamers and fans of romantic comedy.
The anime is scheduled to premiere on April 2025 on Crunchyroll and other platforms. With the release date now confirmed alongside the new trailer, fans are already eagerly awaiting the first episode. Additionally, the opening and ending theme songs are expected to be announced in the coming days.
