The invasion of Earth resumes on October 3, 2026. Studio Bandai Namco Pictures has released the first promotional video and key visual for Keroro Gunsou☆, a brand-new television anime adaptation based on the long-running sci-fi comedy manga by Mine Yoshizaki. Slated to air across six TV Tokyo affiliate networks, the project marks a significant generational turnover for the iconic alien platoon with a complete recast of its five central leads.
New Recruits Behind the Microphones
Stepping into roles previously immortalized over decades of television broadcasting, the new voice cast for the Keronian squad includes:
- Sergeant Keroro: Makoto Koichi
- Private Second Class Tamama: Rika Nagae
- Corporal Giroro: Toshiki Masuda
- Sergeant Major Kururu: Kousuke Echigoya
- Lance Corporal Dororo: Satoshi Inomata
I know many listeners will feel hesitation and longing when facing a cast change; I share those very same feelings. Stepping into this role, I carry immense respect for everything built before, and I intend to pour everything I have into giving Keroro life for both longtime followers and newcomers alike.
Makoto Koichi, Voice of Sergeant Keroro
Creative Staff and Early Screenings
Production duties are anchored at BN Pictures with animation cooperation provided by Bridge and A-Real. The production team unites veteran creative leads:
- Chief Director: Nobuhiro Kondo
- Director: Satohiko Sano
- Series Composition: Toshimitsu Takeuchi
- Character Design: Hatsue Nakayama
- Music: Kan Sawada
- Sound Director: You Yamada
Ahead of the broadcast debut, an advance theatrical screening of episodes 1 and 2 will take place on September 26, 2026, at United Cinemas Toyosu, featuring onstage appearances by all five lead cast members. Updates will continue across the official anime portal and social channels.
