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Kindergarten WARS Anime Adaptation Announced by Bandai Namco

10/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Bandai Namco Filmworks announced a TV anime adaptation of Kindergarten WARS.
Atsumi Tanezaki voices Rita and Kentaro Kumagai voices Doug.
The story follows Rita, a former assassin guarding leaders' children at a unique kindergarten.
Manga serialization began on Shonen Jump+ in September 2022, with 15 volumes and over 1.7 million copies.

History

Historical Context

The Japanese manga industry transformed in 1997 with the launch of Shonen Jump, which popularized serialized storytelling. This shift paved the way for successful adaptations like "Naruto," featuring young heroes in extraordinary situations. The recent release of "Kindergarten WARS," which sold over 1.7 million copies, reflects the genre's ongoing appeal and the trend of unconventional protagonists protecting the innocent.

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Story summary

Bandai Namco Filmworks announced a TV anime adaptation of Kindergarten WARS.
Atsumi Tanezaki voices Rita and Kentaro Kumagai voices Doug.
The story follows Rita, a former assassin guarding leaders' children at a unique kindergarten.
Manga serialization began on Shonen Jump+ in September 2022, with 15 volumes and over 1.7 million copies.

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