The highly anticipated “Utahime Dream” project has officially announced its TV anime adaptation, thrilling fans around the world. This unique media mix project, launched by Earth Star Entertainment in June 2023, has captivated audiences with its fusion of music, manga, and now, anime.
The Project’s Origins
“Utahime Dream” originally began as a music project designed to celebrate the timeless songs from the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras. The project quickly gained a following with its “Divine Song Relay 100,” a series of cover songs shared on YouTube. Its success paved the way for a manga adaptation, illustrated by Hiyoriri, which began serialization in February 2025.
The Anime Announcement
On February 24, 2025, Earth Star Entertainment officially confirmed that “Utahime Dream” would be adapted into a TV anime, generating immense excitement among fans who had been eagerly awaiting this moment.
The Story and Characters
The anime will follow the journey of distinct Utahimes (songstresses) as they compete for the prestigious title of Utahime Queen. These characters will showcase their vocal and performance skills, bringing iconic songs from various eras to life. The main characters include:
- Ibuki Yumesaki (voiced by Reina Yamazaki)
- Maika Sakuragi (voiced by Anna Suzuki)
- Kiyomi Mashiro (voiced by Arisa Sonohara)
- HiREN (voiced by Kaya)
- Hikari Mizutsuki (voiced by Karin Isobe)
- Rin Takagi (voiced by Tomomi Jiena Sumi)
- Himawari Hagiwara (voiced by Reo Kurachi)
- SAKURAKO (voiced by Yume Takeuchi)
Cast Comments
The cast has shared their excitement about being part of this groundbreaking project. Reina Yamazaki, voicing Ibuki Yumesaki, expressed her enthusiasm about her debut voice acting role and her desire to learn from her experienced colleagues. Anna Suzuki, the voice of Maika Sakuragi, revealed that it’s been her dream for “Utahime Dream” to become an anime since its early days. Arisa Sonohara, who voices Kiyomi Mashiro, expressed her joy and curiosity about how the story will unfold in the anime adaptation.
Blending music, performance, and storytelling, “Utahime Dream” is set to offer a captivating experience for anime fans. Audiences can look forward to seeing their favorite Utahimes on screen, showcasing their incredible talents as they compete for the coveted title of Utahime Queen.
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the release of the “Utahime Dream” TV anime adaptation. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the project and its dedicated fanbase.
