Hono no Tokyujo: Dodge Danko manga receives anime adaptation in 2026

On Friday, July 11, 2025, the official staff unveiled a promotional announcement video and visual, confirming the television anime adaptation of Tetsuhiro Koshita's Hono no Tokyujo: Dodge Danko manga series. According to the announcement, the anime will be released in 2026.

Tetsuhiro Koshita's Hono no Tokyujo: Dodge Danko manga serves as a sequel to his Hono no Tokyuji Dodge Danpei manga, which was serialized in Shogakukan's Monthly CoroCoro Comic magazine from 1989 to 1995. Tetsuhiro-san launched the sequel on Shogakukan's CoroCoro Comic site in November 2022. Five volumes have been released thus far, with the sixth volume slated to be released on August 28, 2025.

Hono no Tokyujo: Dodge Danko manga officially gets a television anime adaptation in 2026 with PV and visuals

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On July 11, 2025, a newly launched website and X account announced the production of a television anime based on Tetsuhiro Koshita's Hono no Tokyujo: Dodge Danko manga series. The staff also revealed a "Soul Succession visual" and a teaser promotional video.

The visual features the main character, Danko, standing with her father, Danpei's gravestone, reaching the sky. Along with Danko's impressive appearance, the illustration has a catchphrase of her saying, "Let's go, Danpei Dad!" Moreover, the announcement video features panels from the original manga series and depicts the franchise's fierce dodgeball games.

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Furthermore, the short clip confirms the show's 2026 release window. The official staff will reveal the exact release date for the anime adaptation of the Hono no Tokyujo: Dodge Danko manga later. Furthermore, details concerning the series' cast, staff, or production studio are yet to be disclosed.

In commemoration of the TV anime adaptation, Shogakukan's Weekly CoroCoro Comic began a free release campaign for the titular manga series on July 11, 2025. All chapters will be available for the next 72 hours, until 5:59 pm JST on July 14, 2025.

About the Hono no Tokyujo: Dodge Danko manga

As fans would know, the title is a sequel to Tetsuhiro Koshita's Hono no Tokyujo: Dodge Danpei manga, which was centered on Danpei. The original manga also inspired a television anime by Animation 21, which aired 47 episodes from 1991 to 1992.

In the sequel manga, the narrative follows Danpei's daughter, Danko, who aims to create the strongest dodgeball team in the Reiwa era. Having inherited the hot soul from her father, Danko wants to unleash it in the Reiwa era and make new history. As such, the series focuses on Danpei's impressive journey as a dodgeball player.

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