Candy Caries TV Anime Sets April 15 Premiere, Reveals Second Teaser PV
Asahi's previous stop-motion work "PUI PUI Molcar" became a social phenomenon, and this series extends his signature material-driven animation style into a regular TV slot with a major network and free online distribution.
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The stop-motion TV anime adaptation of Misato Asahi's short film "Candy Caries" will premiere on April 15, 2026, airing within TBS's "Yoru no Branch" program block. A second teaser promotional video was released, showing the construction of characters and items from materials like plastic boards and acrylic. The series is produced by TORUKU from WIT Studio, with Asahi directing. The theme song "Telepathy" will be performed by the girl group IS:SUE, formed from finalists of the survival audition show "PRODUCE 101 JAPAN THE GIRLS." The cast includes Miyuki Sato as Ame, Hana Takeda as Caries, Jin Katagiri as the Mad Dentist, Ryogo Matsumaru as Harold, and Kayo Noro as Ame's mother. The original short film, released on YouTube in March 2021, has accumulated 1.75 million views and gained international attention. All episodes will be available for free on YouTube after broadcast.
The second teaser PV for "Candy Caries" focuses on the physical craft behind the stop-motion animation, showing plastic boards and acrylic pieces being stacked into colorful characters and props before the protagonists Ame and Caries appear in motion at the end. The series marks Asahi's return to TV animation after his Netflix series "My Melody & Kuromi" won Best Animation at the 8th Asian Academy Creative Awards 2025.
Jin Katagiri, who voices the Mad Dentist, commented that Asahi is a person who "dedicated his life to stop-motion animation" and noted the unique use of translucent materials to create depth. Ryogo Matsumaru, voicing Harold, said he was honored to be offered the role "as a voice actor, not a guest voice actor," and described his character as appearing nice but actually being a jerk. Kayo Noro, playing Ame's mother, said she found the filming method fascinating and appreciated the staff's guidance during her first significant voice role.
The series will stream all episodes for free on YouTube, a distribution model that mirrors the original short's success on the platform.
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