Ahead of a July 6, 2025 broadcast, the official accounts for CITY THE ANIMATION today announced the casting of Yuko Goto (Georgie in Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid ) as Sumiresakurakomi Tanabe and Jin Domon (Various Roles in Nichijou – My Ordinary Life ) as the Tanabe family butler, Hotaka. A third concept visual was also unveiled, titled "GOD GRAFFITI." CITY THE ANIMATION Concept Visual 3, "GOD GRAFFITI" RELATED: CITY THE ANIMATION Anime Paints the Town Red in 1st Trailer Based on the manga by Keiichi Arawi, Tachi Ishidate ( Violet Evergarden ) directs CITY THE ANIMATION at studio Kyoto Animation, with character designs/chief animation direction by Tamami Tokuyama ( Sound! Euphonium animation director) and art direction by Shiori Yamazaki. Instrumental band Piranhans provides the music. Kyoto Animation describes the story: This town, is not just a normal town. There’s laughter, love and emotional moments. An unpredictable ordinary life presented by the residents! Exciting stuffs come one after another. Welcome to CITY. Source: Comic Natalie
