When Does Dodge Danko Premiere and What Is the New Anime About

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Dodge Danko premieres July 6, 2026. See the new visual, full cast, staff lineup, and how the sequel continues the classic dodgeball manga legacy.

A new promotional image has been released for the anime adaptation of Tetsuhiro Koshita’s manga Hono no Tokyujo: Dodge Danko, confirming a July 6, 2026 premiere. The series will debut as part of the summer anime season and brings the legendary dodgeball franchise back to television for the first time in decades.

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Promotional image for Hono no Tokyujo: Dodge Danko featuring Danko Ichigeki

What Is Hono no Tokyujo: Dodge Danko

Dodge Danko is the long awaited anime adaptation of the sequel to Hono no Tōkyūji Dodge Danpei, the iconic dodgeball manga that ran from 1989 to 1995 and inspired a 47 episode anime in 1991. The new series shifts the spotlight to a new generation, continuing the franchise’s legacy of high energy sports action and heartfelt character drama.

When Is Dodge Danko Premiering

The anime premieres on:

  • July 6, 2026

The first promotional image highlights the series’ modernized art direction while retaining the spirit of the original.

Who Is Making the Dodge Danko Anime

The adaptation is produced by Studio CUE, with a staff lineup experienced in character driven action and comedy.

Key staff includes:

  • Director: Hiroshi Ikehata, known for Dark Gathering, Kiratto Pri☆Chan, and TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You
  • Series Composition: Kazuho Hyōdō, writer for 365 Days to the Wedding and TONIKAWA
  • Character Design: Narihito Sekikawa, known for TsumaSho and Halo Legends (OVA)

The team’s background suggests a blend of expressive animation, comedic timing, and dynamic sports choreography.

Who Is in the Dodge Danko Cast

The main cast includes:

  • Manaka Nakayama as Danko Ichigeki
  • Kaori Maeda as Chinko Kobotoke
  • Akira Sekine as Mochiko Etai
  • Yō Taichi as Susan Canon
  • Yū Sasahara as Honey Otohana
  • Fūka Izumi as Tōko Kandachi
  • Fū Hirohara as Sena Aozono
  • Hikaru Yaotome as Miitaa
  • Kōhei Amasaki as Shōta Seo
  • Tatsumaru Tachibana as Hisashi Kadoya
  • Tomokazu Sugita as Yasuo Kandachi

The cast mixes rising stars with veteran performers, ensuring a strong character presence across the series.

Where Does Dodge Danko Come From

The original manga, Hono no Tōkyūji Dodge Danpei, ran from 1989 to 1995 and became a staple of early 90s sports anime. Its sequel, Hono no Tokyujo: Dodge Danko, began serialization in November 2022, shifting the narrative to the next generation.

What Is the Story of Dodge Danko

The sequel centers on Danko Ichigeki, the daughter of the original protagonist Danpei. While Danpei’s story focused on his rise in the dodgeball world, Danko’s journey reflects the challenges of the Reiwa era, where competition is fiercer and expectations are higher.

The story follows:

  • Danko’s determination to build the strongest dodgeball team of her generation
  • Her struggle to step out of her father’s shadow
  • The friendships and rivalries that shape her growth
  • A modernized take on classic shonen sports themes

The series blends high intensity dodgeball matches with character driven storytelling, making it accessible to both longtime fans and newcomers.

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