Exciting Announcement: ZERO RISE Gets TV Anime Adaptation

Announcement of ZERO RISE TV Anime

The Bushiroad New Year Grand Presentation 2026 revealed on Monday that the ZERO RISE mixed-media project will be adapted into a television anime. This announcement also included details on the cast, staff, promotional visuals, and an animation video.

Cast Details

• UNFIXXX

  • Madoka (Madoka Kurogare): Hiroki Sasamori
  • Date (Hagane Amadate): Tomoya Fukui (Try Knights)
  • Merlin (Tsukasa Marindo): Kai Ootomo

• KINGS+HOOT

  • Blink (Daiki Sugawara): Hiroki Ishibashi
  • Miracle (Kagetora Tamura): Takamichi Satou
  • Sunshine (Haruhi Niwa): Yuusei Hiraga

• RumbleWing[s]

  • York (Tsubasa Hirai): Ren Tahara
  • Ujin (Yuichirou Jinnai): Takumi Mano (Argonavis from BanG Dream!)
  • Sajin (Issa Jinnai): You Maejima

• BlackSpot

  • Ballista (Takeshi Hari): Shota Kawakami
  • Unknown A: TBD
  • Unknown B: TBD
  • Jigen (Hayato Jigen): Yuuki Kimisawa

Staff Information

• Project Original: Takaaki Kidani (Cardfight!! Vanguard)
• Series Original: Yoshiki Watabe (Samurai Flamenco planning)
• Character Design: From Tokyo
• Studio: Nichicaline

About ZERO RISE

ZERO RISE centers around a group of young athletes striving to regain their place in the competitive basketball scene, facing various challenges due to their past actions. In a world marked by economic disparity, these athletes fight their way through a ruthless underground league known as 'Zero Rise.' Their journey is not just about pursuing their dreams but also about redemption and navigating a tough reality where integrity is often tested.

As they endeavor for a second chance, they confront the harsh rules of survival, posing the ultimate question: will they overcome these challenges or succumb to the pressures of their environment?

Media Links

Animation PV and Character PV details will be released soon. For more information, visit the official site: ZERO RISE Official Site.

Source: MyAnimeList