Kazuhiro Takamura directed the original mecha anime Vertex Force, which premieres October 3, 2026, and also drew new illustrations for KADOKAWA's Mahoromatic online kuji that opened October 20, 2026.
Takamura's most recent work as a director is Vertex Force, an original mecha television anime. When the project was announced in May 2026, Takamura was set to direct, write the scripts, and design the characters, with production at studio SMDE and a teaser video released. The July announcement filled in the broadcast plan: a premiere on October 3 at 11:30 p.m. on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV, with streaming on U-NEXT and other services in Japan. It also named the main cast, with Makoto Koichi as protagonist Akira Todo and Kaede Hondo as his sister Haruka, alongside Ami Koshimizu, Megumi Han, and Rie Takahashi. Gorō Kuji is assistant director, Kanetake Ebikawa handles engine design, and JNTHED handles ENIA design.
The second promotional video, shown at Aniplex's Aniplex One Focus presentation event in September, confirmed ClariS on the opening theme and Hoshimelo on the ending, and added Nana Mizuki and Uraura Ki to the cast without saying which characters they play. The October 3 premiere date held through both announcements. Aniplex did not announce an episode count or a streaming plan for outside Japan.
Separately from the series, KADOKAWA's Kujibikido online kuji service opened a Mahoromatic lottery on October 20, 2026, running to November 17, with draws at 770 yen including tax and shipping separate. Takamura's role there is as character designer and chief animation director, and the prizes use new illustrations by him alongside existing art across five tiers, from a 170-centimeter S prize wall hanging to tin badges.
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KADOKAWA's Kujibikido online kuji service opens a Mahoromatic lottery on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 12:00, running to Tuesday, November 17 at 11:59. Draws cost 770 yen including tax, with shipping separate. Prizes use new illustrations by character designer and chief animation director Kazuhiro Takamura alongside existing art, spanning five tiers from a 170-centimeter S prize wall hanging down to tin badges.
The second main promotional video for the television anime Vertex Force debuted at Aniplex's Aniplex One Focus presentation event. The series, directed by Kazuhiro Takamura, whose prior directing credits include Strike Witches and Vividred Operation, begins airing on October 3. Along with the new footage, the event named the artists handling the theme songs: ClariS performs the opening, and singer and track maker Hoshimelo handles the ending. Two additional cast members were also announced, Nana Mizuki and Uraura Ki. The announcement did not include details about which characters the new cast members will play. The second PV follows an earlier promotional video for the series, and the October 3 premiere date is unchanged. Aniplex did not announce an episode count or a streaming plan alongside the video.
The original television anime Vertex Force, directed by Strike Witches and Vividred Operation creator Kazuhiro Takamura, will premiere on October 3 at 11:30 p.m. on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV, with streaming on U-NEXT and other services in Japan. The announcement came on July 24 via the anime's official website, which also released a main promotional video, key visual, and the full main cast. Makoto Koichi voices protagonist Akira Todo, a 13-year-old middle school student living in Okinawa who feels inferior for lacking the "Engine" power his older sister Haruka inherited from their father. Kaede Hondo plays Haruka Todo, a cheerful 16-year-old high school girl who hides her power. Ami Koshimizu voices Eleanor Northbrook, an 18-year-old from the United States; Megumi Han plays Lala Zudenstein, a 16-year-old from Switzerland; and Rie Takahashi voices Yoko Nishina, a 16-year-old from Hokkaido. The story follows Akira and his family as strange events begin occurring worldwide, with unidentified enemies approaching. Takamura is directing at SMDE, with Gorō Kuji as assistant director. Kanetake Ebikawa handles engine design, and JNTHED handles ENIA design.
The original mecha anime Vertex Force will premiere in October 2026. Kazuhiro Takamura is directing the project, writing the scripts, and designing the characters. The production is housed at studio SMDE. A teaser video was released alongside the announcement. The project is an original work, not an adaptation of an existing manga or light novel. The announcement confirms the main creative lead and the production studio, establishing the core team behind the series. The teaser video offers the first look at the show's visual style and mecha designs. The October premiere window gives the production a clear timeline for its debut. The announcement did not include voice cast details or a specific episode count.