The upcoming original adventure fantasy anime Welsh & Shedar (Aoki Densho: Welsh & Shedar) has officially locked in its broadcast schedule. The series is set to premiere on October 2, 2026, starting on TOKYO MX, with streaming platforms picking up the title shortly after. Alongside the release date confirmation, production teams have shared the official synopsis and preview stills for the highly anticipated first episode.
Originating from the creative minds behind the MMORPG Dofus at French studio Ankama, Welsh & Shedar centers around legendary artifacts known as the Dofus, which are said to have birthed the world itself. The narrative follows two young men from vastly different backgrounds whose fates entwine as powerful factions vie for control over the divine items. The queen of the massive Bonta continent, Zabel, seeks to leverage the Dofus for absolute conquest, leaving oppressed citizens defenseless against her might.
The animation is being produced by Studio Musket under the direction of Naoki Horiuchi. The voice cast features a stellar lineup, including Riya Yasuda as Welsh and Yuki Kaji as Shedar. They are joined by Yuko Kaida as Zabel, Makoto Furukawa as Joris, Wataru Takagi as Kahn Karkass, Risa Keyama as Bechamel, Lisa Hayamizu as Mama Caroni, and Shou Hayami as Azalâr.
Episode 1 Details and Preview Stills
The premiere episode, titled "Mushroom Pie" (Kinoko no Pai), introduces viewers to Welsh, a baking enthusiast living a peaceful, quiet life in Broccoli Village alongside Mama Caroni. However, this tranquil routine shatters when an unexpected attack forces him onto a perilous journey orchestrated by legendary forces and new allies like Joris.
As Welsh confronts the sudden upending of his daily life, the presence of the mysterious Shedar complicates his path forward. He must learn to accept the heavy burdens of truth and responsibility if he hopes to protect what matters most.
Following its TOKYO MX broadcast, fast-track streaming will begin on d Anime Store and U-NEXT on October 2, followed by a wider rollout across platforms like ABEMA, DMM TV, Hulu, and Prime Video starting October 7.
