Netflix Announces Release Date and Details for Hideaki Sorachi's "Dandelion" Anime at AnimeJapan 2026

During AnimeJapan 2026, Netflix unveiled the official trailer and new details about the anime adaptation of "Dandelion," the debut one-shot by Hideaki Sorachi, the acclaimed creator of "Gintama." This adaptation brings to the screen a work originally published in 2002, offering fans a unique glimpse into the author's creative origins.

"Dandelion" Anime Release Date

"Dandelion" is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on Thursday, April 16, 2026, and will consist of seven episodes. The voice cast includes prominent seiyuu such as Mamoru Miyano and Kazuhiko Inoue, along with the return of Tomokazu Sugita, Daisuke Sakaguchi, and Rie Kugimiya, the three main voice actors from "Gintama," performing new roles specific to "Dandelion." The soundtrack will feature the song "Goron to Doron" by Kocchi no Kento.

Production Team Behind "Dandelion"

Animation studio NAZ is in charge of the production, with Daisuke Mataga (known for "Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos") directing. Yōsuke Suzuki oversees the scripts, Ai Asari ("Sabikui Bisco") handles character design, Yūki Hayashi ("My Hero Academia," "Haikyu!!") composes the music, and Kisuke Koizumi directs the sound. Additional support comes from Atsushi Ikariya as assistant director and Ryūsuke Shiino in art direction.

Main Voice Cast

The announced voice cast for "Dandelion" includes:

• Chikahiro Kobayashi: Tetsuo Tanba (Protagonist)
• Megumi Han: Misaki Kurogane (Protagonist)
• Mamoru Miyano: Seiki Kyōkawa
• Kazuhiko Inoue: Daigorō Kyōkawa
• Kenshō Ono: Yūichi Kyōkawa
• Yūki Ono: Shinji Kyōkawa
• Tomokazu Sugita: Kikugumi Squad Leader (Masked Man)
• Shinichirō Miki: Free Isobe
• Fumihiko Tachiki: Streaked Pork Man
• Susumu Chiba: Tamesuke Naitō
• Satoshi Hino: Inuyama
• Rie Kugimiya: Asako (Misaki Kurogane's Mother)
• Daisuke Sakaguchi: Raymond Honda (Professor)
• Kikuko Inoue: Seiki's Mother
• Kujira: Inomata

About "Dandelion" Anime

"Dandelion" is described as an absurd comedy and action series with supernatural undertones. The story follows Tetsuo Tanba (voiced by Chikahiro Kobayashi) and Misaki Kurogane (voiced by Megumi Han), agents of the "Farewell Department of the Japan Angel Federation." Their crucial mission is to locate souls who haven't been able to pass on to the afterlife due to lingering regrets, with the goal of helping them achieve their definitive transition and find final peace.