The official website for Tamon’s B-Side (Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!?) recently streamed the anime’s first promotional video, revealing additional voice cast and staff members. The video also previews the insert song “Supernova” performed by the in-story idol group F/ace, generating excitement among fans ahead of the series’ premiere in January 2026 .
Manga Background and Recognition
Created by Yuki Shiwasu ( Takane & Hana ), the manga debuted in Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume magazine in October 2021 and is based on an earlier one-shot. Viz Media licenses the manga in English.
The manga has received critical acclaim, including a nomination for Best Shōjo Manga in Kodansha’s 47th annual Manga Awards (2023) and ranking #9 in Takarajimasha’s Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook for female readers, the same year.
Newly Announced Cast
Several new voice actors were revealed, including:
- Masaaki Mizunaka as Wataru Fujita
- Takako Honda as Izumi Shiraishi
- Saya Fukuzumi as Yuina
- Yurika Hirayama as Riko
These additions expand the ensemble, highlighting the anime’s mix of comedy, drama, and idol-themed storytelling.
Key Staff Members
The production team also grew, with new staff supporting the animation, music, and art direction:
- Chief Animation Directors: Mitsuru Chiba, Airi Tsuyuki
- Prop Designer: Moe Fujii
- Music: Takashi Ōmama, Natsumi Tabuchi
- Art Director: Li Yu
- CG Director: Ayaka Momma
- 2D Design: Makoto Yoshigaki
- Compositing Director of Photography: Soyaka Aoyagi
- Colour Key Artist: Miho Kimura
- Editing: Michi Takigawa
- Sound Director: Fumihiko Ōtera
- Sound Effects: Sachiko Nishi
- Sound Production: Rie Tanaka
Main Staff and Production
The anime is directed by Chika Nagaoka (Uta no Prince Sama Maji Love Kingdom) at J.C. Staff, with Chiaki Nagai overseeing the series scripts. Character designs and chief animation direction are handled by Yōko Itō, known for Love Stage!! and Skate-Leading Stars . The series is produced by Shochiku, King Records, and Hakusensha, ensuring a high-quality idol anime experience.
Tamon’s B-Side Anime Adaptation Ongoing (Credits: J.C. Staff)
Main Cast and Story
The main voice cast includes:
- Saori Hayami as Utage Kinoshita
- Kakeru Hatano as Tamon Fukuhara
- Shōya Chiba as Ōri Sakaguchi
- Tasuku Hatanaka as Keito Tachibana
- Kōhei Amasaki as Natsuki Ishibashi
- Ryuuho Nagaoka as Rintarō Kai
The story centres on Tamon, an insecure singer on the brink of quitting, and Utage, his devoted fangirl who refuses to let him give up. The series blends comedy, music, and heartfelt support in a high-energy idol setting.
What’s Next for Fans
With its January 2026 premiere, Tamon’s B-Side anime is poised to bring a mix of idol performances, comedy, and heartfelt moments to audiences worldwide. Fans can look forward to experiencing the full impact of F/ace’s insert song “Supernova”, engaging new cast members, and the talented J.C. Staff production team bringing the manga to life on screen.
The Manchester Animation Festival announced that it will screen the 4K remaster of Mamoru Oshii and Yoshitaka Amano’s 1985 anime Angel’s Egg (Tenshi no Tamago) during its 2025 festival. The event runs from November 9-13 at the HOME complex and other venues across Manchester, United Kingdom.
This 4K version had its world premiere at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival’s Cinéma de la Plage on May 20, 2025, delighting fans and critics alike.
Other International Screenings
The remastered film has also been featured at other prestigious events, including Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas (September 18-25, 2025). Its New York premiere will take place at the 63rd New York Film Festival in the “Revivals” category, with screenings scheduled for September 27, 30, October 4, and 6.
Beyond Fest in Los Angeles will host the U.S. West Coast premiere on October 5, while Spain’s Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival will include the 4K remaster in its lineup from October 9-19.
In North America, GKIDS will release the remaster starting November 19, 2025, with plans for a home video release as well. Additionally, HBO Max will stream the anime through a partnership with GKIDS, making it accessible to a wider audience.
Angel’s Egg 1985 (Credits: Studio DEEN)
Production and Remaster Details
The 4K remaster is based on a new scan of the original 35mm film negative, ensuring high-definition clarity while preserving Mamoru Oshii’s visionary artistry. The original Angel’s Egg OVA debuted in Japan in 1985, directed by Mamoru Oshii at Studio DEEN.
Oshii and Yoshitaka Amano conceived the story, with Oshii writing the screenplay and directing, while Amano handled art direction. The production team also included Hiroshi Hasegawa, Masao Kobayashi, Mitsunori Miura, and Yutaka Wada, with Yoshihiro Kanno composing the atmospheric music that defines the OVA.
Legacy and Western Recognition
Before its recent festival screenings, Angel’s Egg had rarely been available in the West in its original form. In 1987, Carl Colpaert’s live-action/animated film In the Aftermath incorporated some of its footage.
In September 2023, the Japan Society in New York City hosted a screening of the anime, marking one of the first opportunities for Western audiences to experience the original film. The new 4K remaster now ensures that Oshii’s haunting, allegorical masterpiece reaches a global audience in stunning detail.
What Fans Can Expect
With the 4K remaster, Angel’s Egg will finally be seen in its intended visual and artistic glory. Festival-goers and anime enthusiasts can look forward to experiencing Oshii’s surreal, atmospheric storytelling, Amano’s distinctive art, and the haunting musical score as originally conceived. The 2025 screenings across Manchester, New York, Los Angeles, and Sitges solidify the anime’s enduring legacy and bring it to a new generation of viewers worldwide.
