■ Message from the Original Creator and Director
☆ Original Creator: Mizukami Satoshi
Spirit Circle is getting an anime adaptation!
It’s a story that takes us through seven different lives, each set in a different time and
place. With seven times the usual amount of worldbuilding required and an unusual runtime that’s longer than one cour but shorter than two, bringing this story to anime was no easy task.
I’d like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone on the production team who
worked so hard to overcome these challenges and make this adaptation possible, and
especially to Director Tatsuo Sato.
Whether you’ve read the original manga or are discovering Spirit Circle for the first time, I hope you’ll stay with us all the way to the end.
☆ Assistant Director: Kentaro Mizuno
Spirit Circle is a classic coming-of-age story at its heart, blending youthful adventure with science fiction. Now, on the 10th anniversary of the manga’s conclusion, the long- awaited anime adaptation is finally here.
The entire staff and cast poured their hearts and souls into bringing Fuuta, Kouko, and
the others’ stories of reincarnation to life within the endless cycle of rebirth.
We hope you’ll enjoy all 18 episodes to the fullest—and experience the journey again
and again!
■ Message from the Main Casts
The four main cast members of Spirit Circle have been revealed! Ura Kazuki will voice protagonist Okeya Fuuta, alongside Nagase Anna as Kouko Ishigami, Yukimura Eri as Rune, and Nakamura Yuuichi as East.
The cast members have also shared comments on their respective characters and what
makes the series so special.
☆Message from Ura Kazuki (voice of Fuuta Okeya)
I’m Ura Kazuki, and I’ll be voicing Fuuta Okeya.
Fuuta is your typical middle school boy. He gets flustered around a cute transfer student, goofs around with his classmates, and acts just like any other boy his age.
But when he meets Kouko, he’s forced to confront his past lives—versions of himself that are both him and yet not him. I hope viewers will experience alongside Fuuta the weight of the complex emotions that he and Kouko have carried across different eras, feelings that can’t simply be defined as right or wrong.
It’s a wonderful story filled with laughter, bittersweet moments, and warmth. I hope you’ll look forward to watching the anime!
☆Message from Nagase Anna (voice of Kouko Ishigami)
I’m Nagase Anna, and I’ll be voicing Kouko Ishigami.
When I first read the original manga, I was so captivated by the story that, before I knew it, I’d finished the entire series in just one day.
While I was thrilled to hear about the anime adaptation, I also felt strongly that this was a work that would demand a high level of skill and expressiveness from its voice actors. I approached the recording sessions with great care, taking the time to explore Kouko’s determination, resolve, and delicate emotions.
I hope you’ll look forward to watching the anime when it airs!
☆Message from Yukimura Eri (voice of Rune)
I’m Yukimura Eri, and I’ll be voicing Rune!
One day, she’s suddenly summoned, and—ta-da!—she bursts onto the scene! With her boundless cheerfulness, she’s a truly comforting presence.
As I read the original manga, I found myself thinking how uplifting her bright personality was. I’m genuinely delighted to have the opportunity to bring Rune to life.
Reincarnation is a central theme of Spirit Circle, and the story has been crafted with great care, placing tremendous importance on the connections between people.
Different eras, countries, and people all come full circle, their stories intertwining and
ultimately connecting to the present. I hope you’ll enjoy exploring this wonderful world!
☆Message from Yuuichi Nakamura (voice of East)
Spirit Circle isn’t exactly a series with a simple, straightforward story. It’s the kind of work that I’d really encourage viewers to give their full attention to.
As the story unfolds across different eras and worlds, I hope you’ll follow the protagonist on his journey as he gradually discovers what it truly means to
live through each of his experiences.
Through my role as East, I hope I can contribute to bringing the world of Spirit Circle to life. I hope you’ll enjoy the series!
■ Message from the Ending Theme Artist
The ending theme song, “No Matter the World,” has also been announced together with the release of the teaser trailer!
Written specifically for Spirit Circle, the song features a grand, sweeping sound and a richly expressive musical arrangement that shifts dynamically throughout. Its music
resonates with the series’ central theme of reincarnation, further deepening the
emotional impact of the story.
The song is performed by Nagase Anna, who also voices Kouko Ishigami, and marks her first-ever solo vocal performance on a song. Nagase has also shared a comment about her impressions of the song and her feelings about performing it.
☆Message from Anna Nagase
“Nameless prayers lie hidden within the cycle of life. The flame of rebirth
will always illuminate the darkness.”
These words, quiet yet filled with an unmistakable intensity, captured my
heart in an instant.
Merciless and cruel. And yet, still so precious.
I sang this song while holding these conflicting emotions close to my heart.
I hope everyone will experience the world of Spirit Circle and its music for themselves.
“No Matter the World”
Performed by: Nagase Anna
Lyrics by: UiNA
Composed & arranged by: Tatsuya Kato
■About the Anime
★ Story
Confronted with a grave sin committed by his own soul…
Fuuta Okeya is a middle school student who can see spirits. His life is turned upside
down when he meets Kouko Ishigami, a mysterious transfer student.
“I’ll destroy your soul and break the cycle of reincarnation.” Kouko reveals that the two share a fateful connection stretching back to their previous
lives.
Why is Kouko after his life? And why must he fight her?
Determined to uncover the truth, Fuuta embarks on an extraordinary journey through
his past lives, traveling across time and space—from the distant ancient past to the far future. When all the secrets are finally revealed, will their intertwined destinies lead to
destruction… or salvation?
★STAFF
Original Work: Mizukami Satoshi “Spirit Circle” (Published by SHONENGAHOSHA CO., LTD.)
Director & Series Composition: Tatsuo Sato
Assistant Director: Kentaro Mizuno
Character Design: Satoru Fujimoto
Animation Studio: NAGOMI × EOTA
Produced by: TWIN ENGINE
★CAST
– Ura Kazuki as voice of Fuuta Okeya
– Nagase Anna as voice of Kouko Ishigami
– Yukimura Eri as voice of Rune
– Nakamura Yuichi as voice of East
★Ending Theme
“No Matter the World” performed by Nagase Anna
☆Official Website (Japanese)
https://www.spiritcircle.jp
☆Official X (Japanese)
@spiritcircle_pr
Published from Seven Seas Entertainment
https://sevenseasentertainment.com/series/spirit-circle/
©SATOSHI MIZUKAMI, SHONENGAHOSHA/TWIN ENGINE (short: ©SM,SG/TE)
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