Rie Kugimiya is active in 2026 with a new browser game role reprising Shana and a cast role in CloverWorks' original omnibus film Grotesqqque, while her fanbase continues to rank Taiga Aisaka as her most iconic character.
Rie Kugimiya's 2026 activity spans three projects covered by Yomimono. In May, a Nijimen reader survey for her birthday ranked her most iconic characters for the second straight year. Taiga Aisaka from Toradora! took first place with 408 votes. The only new role to crack the top 10 was Shaldina Inferiscias, a spring 2026 role.
In June, CloverWorks announced the cast for its original omnibus anime film Grotesqqque. Kugimiya is one of 14 cast members, alongside Kana Ichinose, Maaya Uchida, and four members of Nogizaka46. The film is directed by Atsushi Nishigori and will open in 2026. It comprises three stories with different worldviews.
Also in June, CTW Inc. released a gameplay video for Shakugan no Shana: Blaze Edge, a free-to-play browser game based on the Shakugan no Shana light novel series. The video features new voice lines for Shana, voiced by Kugimiya. The game supports Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Korean languages.
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CTW Inc. revealed a gameplay video for Shakugan no Shana: Blaze Edge, a free-to-play browser game based on the Shakugan no Shana light novel series. The video features new voice lines for Shana, voiced by Rie Kugimiya. The game will support Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Korean languages.
CloverWorks revealed the cast and characters for its original omnibus anime film Grotesqqque on Saturday. The 14-person cast includes Kana Ichinose, Maaya Uchida, Rie Kugimiya, and four members of Nogizaka46. The film, directed by Atsushi Nishigori, will open in 2026 and comprises three stories with different worldviews.
A Nijimen reader survey for Rie Kugimiya's birthday ranks her most iconic characters. Taiga Aisaka from Toradora! takes first place for the second straight year with 408 votes, while a spring 2026 role, Shaldina Inferiscias, enters the top 10.