Aoi is cast as Keiichi Nakagawa in New Kochikame, the 50th anniversary anime that airs on Fuji TV in 2027. His anime and game credits remain active: a photo with the QUARTET NIGHT cast in live costumes, a free YouTube run of the Persona 3 stage play Blue Awakening in July and August 2026, and a birthday poll where Uta no Prince-sama's Mikaze Ai held No. 1 for a seventh year.
Shouta Aoi's recent work spans two franchises and a stage production. In September 2026 he was named as Keiichi Nakagawa in New Kochikame, the 50th anniversary anime adaptation of Osamu Akimoto's manga, announced during a live-streamed event on the Jump Channel. The series airs on Fuji TV in 2027, with Akitaro Daichi directing and Gallop handling animation production. The main cast also includes Fukushi Ochiai as Ryotsu Kankichi, M·A·O as Reiko Akimoto, and Raiko Sakamoto as Daijiro Ohara.
Before that, Aoi appeared in the Persona 3 stage play "PERSONA3 the Weird Masquerade ~Blue Awakening~," which Atlus streamed free for a limited time on YouTube starting in late July 2026. Aoi played the male protagonist Sakuya Shiomi in one version, while Kana Asumi played the female protagonist Kotone Shiomi in a second version. The streams ran on the official ATLUS GAME MUSIC channel, timed to the 20th anniversary of Persona 3 and the 30th anniversary of the Persona series.
Across the coverage, the Uta no Prince-sama role of Mikaze Ai remains his most visible in audience polling, topping a Nijimen birthday poll for a seventh consecutive year with 357 votes. That poll also placed KING OF PRISM's Kazuki Rui in the top 10 twice. A separate QUARTET NIGHT gathering in early September 2026, when Aoi and three other voice actors posted a photo in live-event costumes, went unexplained by the cast.
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5d ago
The new anime adaptation of Osamu Akimoto's long-running comedy manga Kochikame, titled New Kochikame: Katsushika-ku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo, will air on Fuji TV and stream across multiple platforms in 2027. The project marks the 50th anniversary of the original manga's serialization. The main cast was announced during a live-streamed event on September 5 on the Jump Channel, with Fukushi Ochiai voicing protagonist Ryotsu Kankichi, Shouta Aoi as Keiichi Nakagawa, M·A·O as Reiko Akimoto, and Raiko Sakamoto as Daijiro Ohara. Akitaro Daichi directs the series, with animation production by Gallop, the studio behind the earlier Kochikame TV anime. A character PV, which reveals the new cast's voices for the first time, and a key visual were released alongside the announcement. Original creator Osamu Akimoto expressed delight at hearing the characters again, noting the art has evolved to a modern style while remaining impactful and funny. The cast announcement event, titled "Start! Reiwa Kochikame Grand Strategy," remains available as an archive on YouTube.
6d ago
The cast and staff for New Kochikame, the 50th anniversary anime project based on Osamu Akimoto's Kochikame, have been revealed. Fukushi Ochiai voices Kankichi Ryotsu, with Shouta Aoi, M·A·O, and Raiko Sakamoto in supporting roles. Jiro Akatsuki directs. The series airs on Fuji TV in 2027 and will stream on various platforms.
6d ago
The four voice actors behind QUARTET NIGHT, Shouta Aoi, Shoutarou Morikubo, Tatsuya Suzuki, and Tomoaki Maeno, posted a photo together on X on September 4. The shot shows them in costumes from the June 2026 live event QUARTET NIGHT LIVE ENDLESS JEWELS, with a bracelet from the event merchandise visible. The reason for the gathering is unconfirmed, and fans are speculating about a new project or bonus footage.
Aug 15
A Nijimen reader poll marking Shouta Aoi's birthday ranks his most iconic roles. Uta no Prince-sama's Mikaze Ai tops the list with 357 votes, holding the No. 1 spot for seven consecutive years. The 2026 results show notable movement, with KING OF PRISM's Kazuki Rui appearing twice in the top 10.
Jul 27
Atlus announced on July 27 that the stage play "PERSONA3 the Weird Masquerade ~Blue Awakening~" will stream for free on YouTube for a limited time. The production is the seventh installment of the company's End-of-Month Fun Project, timed to the 20th anniversary of Persona 3 and the 30th anniversary of the Persona series. Two versions exist: one starring Kana Asumi as the female protagonist Kotone Shiomi, and one starring Shouta Aoi as the male protagonist Sakuya Shiomi. The female protagonist version goes live on July 31 at 18:00 JST and runs through August 13 at 17:59 JST. The male protagonist version starts August 1 at 18:00 JST and ends August 14 at 17:59 JST. Both are hosted on the official ATLUS GAME MUSIC YouTube channel. Separately, a Persona 3 20th anniversary sale discounts Persona 3 Reload up to 60 percent on the PlayStation Store until July 29 and 40 percent on the Nintendo eShop until August 10.