The return of the soul-stirring "voice" of terror—selecting the final performance from all 10 shows for broadcast.
The reading drama *Lemino presents Animax Reading Drama "Tomie"*, adapted from the debut masterpiece of horror manga genius Junji Ito, *Tomie*, is confirmed to air for the first time on television on BS236 Animax starting at 11:00 PM (Tokyo Time) on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
This production was performed from January 12 to 18, 2026, at Hulic Hall Tokyo in a total of 10 shows, generating an enthusiastic response at the time. For this television broadcast, the 1:00 PM performance on the final day (senkyūraku) has been specially selected from among the 10 shows.
*Tomie*—a timeless and beloved classic of horror manga.
The original manga artist, Junji Ito, has won the Eisner Award, often called the "Oscar of the manga world," four times, and was inducted into the Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 2025. His debut work *Tomie*, first published in 1986, tells the terrifying story of a stunningly beautiful woman named Tomie who, even after being killed, repeatedly resurrects, driving those around her into madness and a tangled web of love and hatred with her demonic allure.
The script for this reading drama skillfully weaves together four chapters from the original work: *The Painter*, *Road Demon*, *Top Model*, and *Old Ugly*. The script and direction are handled by Karasuma Natsume, leader of the theater troupe "Botan Chashitsu," who won the 2018 Sato Sakichi Award for Outstanding Screenplay and is widely recognized as a screenwriter and director adept at portraying fear.
A total of 27 magnificent cast members take the stage in rotation, including Natsumi Takamori—a theater of terror woven through "voice."
The greatest highlight of this reading drama is the rotating daily cast of 27 performers, including voice actors, stage actors, and horror storytellers. For the television broadcast of the final day performance, multiple accomplished voice actors, including Natsumi Takamori, will take the stage. The full cast is as follows:
- Marina Inoue
- Natsumi Takamori
- Kengo Kawanishi
- Yohei Azakami
- Kōsuke Tsukumo
- Haruka Ikejima, Ayane Honami, Daisuke Kunieda, Hitoshi Sugimoto
Additionally, the entire run of performances also includes renowned voice actors such as Aya Uchida, Kaori Sakura, Kanae Ito, Mariya Ise, and Daiki Yamashita, making for an exceptionally luxurious lineup.
Broadcast Information Overview
- Program Title: *Lemino presents Animax Reading Drama "Tomie"*
- Broadcast Time: Sunday, July 19, 2026, 23:00–00:55 (Tokyo Time)
- Broadcast Channel: BS236 Animax (also available via Sky PerfecTV! Ch.670)
- Broadcast Content: The 1:00 PM performance on the final day (senkyūraku) from the total of 10 shows held from January 12 to 18, 2026.
Look forward to a "dazzling and disorienting world of terror brought by sound"—the beauty and demonic nature of that "Tomie" will awaken once again before the television screen. This is an unmissable night for horror enthusiasts.