'Omae, Tanuki ni Naranai ka?' TV Anime Adaptation Confirmed! Teaser Visual and Trailer Released

TV Anime Adaptation Announced The TV anime adaptation of the popular heartwarming tanuki story 'Omae, Tanuki ni Naranai ka?' by Tomo Nagawa (published by Ichijinsha under comic POOL) has been confirmed. The anime will be directed by Jun Kamiya (known for 'Kingdom' and 'Yakunara Mug Cup Mo'), with animation produced by Nippon Animation (known for 'Rascal the Raccoon' and 'Chibi Maruko-chan').

Teaser Visual and Trailer Released In conjunction with the announcement, a teaser visual and a special trailer have been released. The trailer depicts tanuki running energetically in nature, accompanied by a beautiful musical score composed by Minako Seki.

Comment from the Original Author Author Tomo Nagawa has shared a celebratory illustration and message: "I hope that the anime will gently nestle into the hearts of the viewers, and that it becomes a work that makes you feel a little warm whenever you happen to remember it."

Basic Information ■ Staff - Original Story: Tomo Nagawa (Published by Ichijinsha / comic POOL) - Director: Jun Kamiya - Series Composition & Script: Masaki Wachi - Character Design: Kokoro Takemoto - Music: Minako Seki - Animation Production: Nippon Animation

Original Work Information Manga volumes 1–9 of 'Omae, Tanuki ni Naranai ka?' are currently available. Volume 10 is scheduled for release on May 25, 2026.

Official Website: https://omatanu-anime.com/ Official X (formerly Twitter): @omatanu_anime (Hashtag: #おまタヌ)