Shueisha's iconic shojo manga publication Ribon has expanded its multimedia footprint by premiering the first episode of the short anime adaptation Hanarabeez on its official YouTube channel. Created by manga artist Yukari Kaneko, the unique project translates the eccentric charm of anthropomorphic dental anatomy into motion, kicking off a scheduled three-episode release window that continues through November.
The surreal conceptual foundation of the series focuses on a whimsical premise where every character represents a tooth. The Ribon editorial department describes the project as a laid-back, cute, and slightly surreal glimpse into the daily lives of these dental entities. Voice actors Hana Satō and Yūki Urushiyama helm the principal cast alongside veteran creator FROGMAN, widely recognized for his work on Eagle Talon.
Studio Pedigree and Production Staff
Animation production for the short is being handled by DLE, with Benpineko sitting in the director's chair. Benpineko brings prior experience from quirky, stylized comedy productions such as Itsumo Wagamama Gama Ōji and MonHun Nikki Girigiri Airū-mura.
- Animation Director: Mamoru Suzuki
- Animation: Chieko Moriya, Chiaki Nishihara, Tu9Ne
- Production Assistant: Teppei Namikawa
- Recording Director: Yūsuke Watanabe
- Sound Effects: Yoko Sakurai (Swara Pro)
- Sound Production: INSPION Edge
Kaneko's concept stems from Ribon magazine's "Charatan Labo" original character initiative, which debuted in September 2025 to foster fresh intellectual properties through monthly four-panel manga strips. Following the premiere of the first segment, subsequent episodes are slated to stream on November 9 and November 24.
