Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko Anime, Sequel to Dodge Danpei

Published on July 18, 2025 By Catwithbadmanners

**A Legacy in Dodgeball: The Story of Honō no Tōkyūji Dodge Danpei and Its Sequel**

The world of dodgeball is about to be revived with a new animated adaptation. Shogakukan has announced that "Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko," the sequel to the iconic manga "Honō no Tōkyūji Dodge Danpei," will receive its own television series, slated for release in 2026! This exciting news promises to bring back the intensity and excitement of dodgeball that characterized the original.

For those not yet familiar with this saga, the original story "Honō no Tōkyūji Dodge Danpei" (1989-1995) became a cultural phenomenon with its 18 volumes and a successful 47-episode anime series produced by Animation 21 between 1991 and 1992. The original story revolved around Danpei Ichigeki, a young man passionate about dodgeball who embodied the competitive essence of the sport.

Danko Ichigeki: The Inherited Spirit of Modern Dodgeball

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The sequel "Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko," written and drawn once again by the talented Tetsuhiro Koshita, launched online on the Weekly CoroCoro Comic website in November 2022. To date, Shogakukan has published five volumes, with the sixth scheduled for release on August 28th. This sequel introduces Danko Ichigeki, the daughter of the legendary Danpei, as she strives to create the strongest dodgeball team in the Reiwa era. The promotional image revealed shows Danko standing in front of her father's tomb, with the text "I’m going, Papa Danpei!", a gesture suggesting family heritage and a burning competitive spirit.

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Production Details and Expectations for 2026

Avex Pictures is leading the production of the new anime, although details about the voice cast or the full creative team have not yet been revealed. It's expected that the anime will maintain the competitive spirit and characteristic action of dodgeball while introducing modern elements to appeal to a wider audience. With its premiere scheduled for 2026, the future of Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko looks promising, ready to ignite the passion for dodgeball in a new generation of viewers.