Get Ready for Quirky Corporate Combat: 'Ganglion' Anime Set to Premiere Fall 2025

Tokyo is poised for a unique blend of corporate absurdity and superhero satire as Hisaya Shiraiwa's acclaimed manga, Ganglion, officially receives a television anime adaptation. Fans can mark their calendars for October 3, 2025, when this much anticipated short-form series makes its grand debut. Airing weekly every Friday from 1:53 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. JST, the show will first hit screens on TV Tokyo, followed by broadcasts on TV Osaka, AT-X, and BS Yoshimoto, promising widespread access to its distinct brand of humor.

The World of Ganglion

Originally serialized by Yoshimoto Books and compiled into a single volume in 2009, Ganglion plunges audiences into a quirky, early 2000s Tokyo. It masterfully intertwines work related drama with a hilarious superhero spoof, focusing on the hapless Kenji Isobe. As a dedicated fighter for the enigmatic Ganglion Co. Ltd., Isobe finds himself embroiled in his company's audacious, often ridiculous, schemes for world domination. These range from the audacious 'Blow Up Mt. Fuji Operation' to the bizarre 'Tokyo Cedar Pollen Operation.' His professional life is a constant struggle, marked by repeated defeats at the hands of his arch nemesis, the heroic Hopeman, and the relentless, often unreasonable, demands from his superiors.

Bringing the Story to Life: Production Details

Bringing this eccentric world to life is Studio Maf, with the esteemed Ayumu Watanabe, known for his directorial prowess in Children of the Sea and Summer Time Rendering, at the helm. He is joined by Ryosuke Tanaka as assistant director, Shigeru Fujita handling character design and serving as chief animation director, and Tomoaki Shiono crafting the series composition. The stellar voice cast is led by Yoji Ueda as Kenji Isobe, alongside Fumihiko Tachiki as Colonel Shadow, Tomokazu Sugita as Hopeman, Aoi Koga as Setsuko Isobe, Yoshino Aoyama as Takashi Isobe, Hikaru Tōno as Yumiko, and Itsuji Itao as the memorable Street Food Man.

The announcement was accompanied by an intriguing teaser visual, depicting Isobe in a classic corporate gesture of exchanging his business card, further underscoring the series' unique premise. Special comments and exclusive illustrations from the original creators were also released, building immense anticipation. This adaptation promises a refreshingly humorous and sharply satirical examination of both corporate culture and the superhero genre, all wrapped within a distinctive narrative atmosphere that perfectly balances action with workplace comedy for an unforgettable viewing experience.