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Kyodo News
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Kyodo News
Rumiko Takahashi's "MAO" to be Adapted into Anime, Set to Air in Spring 2026!
"MAO," the manga series by Rumiko Takahashi serialized in "Weekly Shonen Sunday" (Shogakukan) since 2019, is confirmed for an anime adaptation! It has been announced that the series will start airing in spring 2026. The animation production will be handled by Sunrise, marking their first collaboration on a Rumiko Takahashi original work since the Inuyasha series. Along with this announcement, a teaser visual, teaser PV, handwritten comment from original creator Rumiko Takahashi, character and cast information, synopsis, and main staff details have all been released at once. Comments from the cast members Yuki Kaji-san, Natsumi Kawaida-san, Hiro Shimono-san, and Toshiyuki Toyonaga-san have also arrived. ▲The teaser visual Teaser PV Released! Introduction In the Taisho era lives Mao, a mysterious exorcist cursed to live for 900 years. Centuries later, in the Reiwa era, we meet Nanoka Kiba, a middle school girl and the sole survivor of a tragic family accident. One fateful day, as Nanoka revisits the site of the accident—a gate within a shopping district—she is inexplicably transported to the Taisho era. This is a time where supernatural entities known as ayakashi freely roam. There, she encounters Mao, who utters a chilling revelation: "You're an ayakashi, aren't you?" With Mao's words, Nanoka begins to understand the unsettling truth of her own condition. It seems both Mao and Nanoka are linked by the very same "curse." Together, they must confront this shared burden. Now, Rumiko Takahashi's latest creation, "MAO," is finally being adapted into an anime! Prepare for an immersive dark fantasy, intertwined with a captivating time-travel mystery, as a "curse" that devours time itself begins to unfold. Staff & Cast ■ Original Work "MAO" by Rumiko Takahashi (Serialized in Shogakukan's "Weekly Shonen Sunday", Licensed by Viz) ■ STAFF Director: Teruo Sato Series Composition: Yuko Kakihara Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Yoshihito Hishinuma Art Directors: Hiroshi Kato, Izumi Hoki Color Design: Masumi Otsuka CG Director: Tomohiro Fujie Director of Photography: Akane Fushihara Editor: Kazuhiro Arai Sound Director: Hiromi Kikuta Music: Shu Kanematsu Animation Production: Sunrise Production: "MAO" Production Committee ■ CAST Mao: Yuki Kaji Nanoka Kiba: Natsumi Kawaida Hyakka: Hiro Shimono Kamon: Toshiyuki Toyonaga Original Author Rumiko Takahashi Sends Handwritten Congratulatory Message for "MAO" Anime Adaptation! Thank you so much for the anime adaptation! It has turned out just as we hoped, with outstanding performances from the voice actors. I'm confident that everyone will thoroughly enjoy it. Please be sure to check it out! Character Information and Comment from Cast Published! Mao (CV: Yuki Kaji) An exorcist who has been alive for 900 years. He's pursuing a cat demon that can manipulate lifespans. Mao confronts various mysterious incidents related to curses. ■ Comment from Yuki Kaji I'm Yuki Kaji, and I'm overjoyed to finally announce that I'll be voicing Mao in the anime adaptation of "MAO"! It's been a long journey: five and a half years since my first interview about this project, four years since I first voiced the character, and a year and a half since recording began. I'm incredibly grateful to be involved in a work by the esteemed Rumiko Takahashi-sensei. I've poured my heart into portraying Mao in every episode, and I can confidently say that under Director Teruo Sato, this series has been crafted with immense love and passion. The final product is exceptional! Please look forward to it and stay tuned for the broadcast! Nanoka Kiba (CV: Natsumi Kawaida) A third-year middle school student living in the modern Reiwa era. She lost her parents in a sinkhole accident at the shopping district. When she passes through the gate of the accident-stricken shopping district, she somehow finds herself in the Taisho era. There, Mao tells her, "You're an ayakashi, aren't you?" ■ Comment from Natsumi Kawaida Hello! I'm Natsumi Kawaida, and I'm thrilled to be voicing Nanaka Kibasaki. Auditioning for this role was a dream come true, but being chosen to play Nanoka? I was trembling with excitement when I found out I got the part! I'm truly happy to embark on this journey with Nanoka in the world of "MAO." There's something about her that feels so familiar, not like a stranger at all. I'll be pouring all my energy and talent into this role, so please look forward to the broadcast! Hyakka (CV: Hiro Shimono) An exorcist who manipulates fire techniques. He was once Mao's senior disciple. ■ Comment from Hiro Shimono When I voiced the promotional video for the original "MAO" manga, I recall saying, "If this gets an anime adaptation, I'd love to continue playing this role!" I honestly never imagined I'd get to keep voicing Hyakka, so I was genuinely surprised and delighted! I'm also thrilled that our original cast is staying together for this project, and I'm looking forward to working alongside Kaji-kun as Mao and Toyonaga-kun as Kamon, just like we did in the manga PV. It's truly exciting! Kamon (CV: Toshiyuki Toyonaga) A handsome man from a wealthy family who takes on dirty work. He's an exorcist who manipulates wood techniques. ■ Comment from Toshiyuki Toyonaga I'm truly overjoyed to continue voicing the character in the anime, a role I first undertook for the original manga's promotional video and the manga's streaming program. It was a huge relief to learn I'd be returning! I eagerly anticipate reuniting with Kamon-sama and delving back into the world of "MAO." As an actor, I'm excited by the challenges this role presents! Thank you for your support, and please look forward to the show! About Anime "MAO" Set to air in Spring 2026 About Anime "MAO" "MAO" is the latest work by Rumiko Takahashi, the creator of numerous hit series such as "Urusei Yatsura," "Maison Ikkoku," "Ranma 1/2," "Inuyasha," and "RIN-NE." The manga has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday (published by Shogakukan) since 2019, and licensed by Viz. Set in the Taisho era (1912-1926), this dark fantasy and time-travel mystery follows the story of Mao, a young exorcist, who encounters Nanoka Kiba, a girl who has accidentally slipped through time from the present-day Reiwa era. Together, they unravel a 900-year-old curse in a tale filled with love and hatred. Now, the highly anticipated anime adaptation is being produced by Sunrise, the studio behind the Inuyasha series! Introduction In the Taisho era lives Mao, a mysterious exorcist cursed to live for 900 years. Centuries later, in the Reiwa era, we meet Nanoka Kiba, a middle school girl and the sole survivor of a tragic family accident. One fateful day, as Nanoka revisits the site of the accident—a gate within a shopping district—she is inexplicably transported to the Taisho era. This is a time where supernatural entities known as ayakashi freely roam. There, she encounters Mao, who utters a chilling revelation: "You're an ayakashi, aren't you?" With Mao's words, Nanoka begins to understand the unsettling truth of her own condition. It seems both Mao and Nanoka are linked by the very same "curse." Together, they must confront this shared burden. Now, Rumiko Takahashi's latest creation, "MAO," is finally being adapted into an anime! Prepare for an immersive dark fantasy, intertwined with a captivating time-travel mystery, as a "curse" that devours time itself begins to unfold. Original Work "MAO" by Rumiko Takahashi (Serialized in Shogakukan's "Weekly Shonen Sunday", Licensed by Viz) STAFF Director: Teruo Sato Series Composition: Yuko Kakihara Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Yoshihito Hishinuma Art Directors: Hiroshi Kato, Izumi Hoki Color Design: Masumi Otsuka CG Director: Tomohiro Fujie Director of Photography: Akane Fushihara Editor: Kazuhiro Arai Sound Director: Hiromi Kikuta Music: Shu Kanematsu Animation Production: Sunrise Production: "MAO" Production Committee CAST Mao: Yuki Kaji Nanoka Kiba: Natsumi Kawaida Hyakka: Hiro Shimono Kamon: Toshiyuki Toyonaga TV Anime "MAO" Official Website TV Anime "MAO" Official X Account (@MAOanimation) "Weekly Shonen Sunday" Official Website Manga Website and App "Sunday Webry" Weekly Shonen Sunday Official X Account (@shonen_sunday) Rumiko Takahashi Information X Account (@rumicworld1010) ©Rumiko Takahashi/Shogakukan/"MAO" Production Committee ※Some parts of this text have been translated using machine translation
See - Sada Elbalad
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
NJPW Announces 2025 Best if Super Jr. Tournament Participants
Rana Atef On Saturday, New Japan Pro-Wrestling officially announced the 32nd annual Best of the Super Juniors tournament. The tournament will kick off on May 9 in Chiba, with the finals taking place on June 1 at Ota City General Gymnasium. This year will witness the participation of several superstars from different promotions. Kevin Night will participate in the tournament for the first time under the slogan of AEW. Night was announced as an AEW star a few days ago. AEW promising star Nick Wayne will also participate in this year's tournament. MAO will represent DDT, while Dragon Dia will represent DragonGate. There a mysterious CMLL opponent is set for the tournament. Last year's tournament saw El Desperado win the tournament. A Block: El Desperado Ryusuke Taguchi YOH Master Wato KUSHIDA Kevin Knight Ninja Mack Kosei Fujita Robbie Eagles Hiromu Takahashi B Block: BUSHI Francesco Akira Taiji Ishimori Clark Connors SHO Yoshinobu Kanemaru Dragon Dia (Dragongate) MAO (DDT) Nick Wayne (AEW) Mystery Competitor (CMLL) read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Associated Press
31-01-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Kidney Care Partners Submits Comments on CMS CY26 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation's leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers, and manufacturers – recently submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to its calendar year (CY) 2026 policy and payment proposals for Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs). Given more than half of Medicare beneficiaries have opted into Medicare Advantage plans, KCP appreciates that plan products offered by MAOs are available to patients with kidney failure. Such plans often provide supplemental benefits and services that traditional Medicare does not. These benefits can be especially impactful to patient well-being, including care coordination, nutrition support, healthy grocery allowances, and transportation services. However, KCP is concerned that MAO plan products may not provide timely access to benefits that patients in traditional Medicare receive, including access to innovative and breakthrough drugs, biologicals, and devices. In its comments, KCP urged CMS to expand access to innovations for individuals living with kidney failure – or end-stage renal disease (ERSD) enrolled in MAO health plans – by reimbursing dialysis care providers directly for special payments associated with Transitional Drug Add-on Payment Adjustment (TDAPA) or Transitional Add-on Payment Adjustment for New and Innovative Equipment and Suppliers (TPNIES) programs, to ensure access to innovative therapies, equipment and supplies prescribed by a patient's physician. Currently, CMS does not require MAO plan products to reimburse dialysis facilities for innovative therapies, equipment and supplies that are part of the CMS' TDAPA or TPNIES programs, leaving patients enrolled in the MA program at a potential clinical disadvantage from their counterparts enrolled in traditional Medicare. Further, KCP specifically urged CMS to ensure access to TDAPA payment for phosphate binders that were incorporated into the End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System (ESRD PPS) at the beginning of the year. 'Given the critical nature of these products in the effective management of individuals' phosphate levels, the potential lack of access to the TDAPA adjustment during the two-year transition period could result in a de facto lack of coverage and lead to increased patient morbidity and mortality,' the letter read. 'Those across the kidney disease continuum should be supported by health coverage plans that meet their needs, improve quality of life and provide easy access to care,' said Mahesh Krishnan, MD, MPH, MBA, Chair of KCP. 'KCP looks forward to working with CMS to implement policies that improve the care for kidney patients in MA plans and ensure all beneficiaries can access comprehensive care and timely access to innovative treatments.' Sarah Feagan 616-560-2059
