‘Shinsei Galverse’ Original Anime Premieres this Summer!
First-time director Ayaka Ohira helms nostalgic sci-fi OVA with legendary anime staff!
Shinsei Galverse, the highly anticipated independent sci-fi anime created by director Ayaka Ohira, will officially premiere in Summer 2025.
Originally a freelance animator, Ohira built a name for herself in the fashion and music industries through creating dynamic and emotionally resonant music videos and artwork for Japanese and international artists including m-flo, YOASOBI, Hatsune Miku, and Tove Lo.
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The anime boasts industry veterans including Art Direction from studio Ogura Atelier (Ghost in the Shell), Co-Director Yūta Takamura (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable), acclaimed writer Natsuko Takahashi (Bleach, Go! Princess Pretty Cure), and renowned character designers Satoshi Ishino (Tokyo Mew Mew) and Momo Nagayama. The OVA’s production was led by ARCH (The Journey), while SoK was in charge of animation production.
The OVA follows Zero, who crash-lands on the war-torn planet Amatera amidst a conflict threatening all life. With no memory of her past, Zero joins resistance leader Ring in uncovering the truth behind the relentless Gevuran invaders. Together, they unravel the mysteries of Zero’s true cosmic identity as “Galverse” and face an epic confrontation spanning space and time.
“As someone who started my career self-taught and working as a freelance animation artist, the idea of ‘creating a large-scale anime with a full production team’ once felt like an unrealistic dream,” Ohira says.
“But now, having been able to bring the world I envisioned to life alongside so many talented staff members and an incredible cast of voice actors, it truly feels like I’m living in a dream.
“I hope this work — with its nostalgic look that brings people back to their childhood, and the indomitable Gal Mind of the Galverse gals — becomes a story loved by all of humanity.”
Shinsei Galverse was crowdfunded by over 4,000 passionate anime fans, and blends 90s anime nostalgia reminiscent of classics such as Magic Knight Rayearth and Ghost in the Shell with a modern production approach, offering unprecedented behind-the-scenes access throughout its creation.
Fans followed the project’s journey closely, engaging directly with creators and contributing their own ideas for characters, props, and even marketing concepts.
Shinsei Galverse will premiere on Youtube and other streaming platforms in Summer 2025.
About Shinsei Galverse
Shinsei Galverse is a fan-funded, original sci-fi anime directed by Ayaka Ohira, blending 90s anime nostalgia with contemporary storytelling. Throughout its production, fans have enjoyed unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, actively contributing to story elements, character designs, and creative works.
Featuring an acclaimed creative team of anime legends as well as emerging talent, Shinsei Galverse tells the story of Zero, a mysterious cosmic entity caught in a galactic conflict that spans space and time.
To learn more and follow updates, visit www.galverse.art, or follow Galverse on social media at @GalverseAnime and @GalverseAnimeJP on X, and @shinsei.galverse on Instagram.
Main Staff:
Original Creator & Director: Ayaka Ohira
Co-Director: Yūta Takamura
Script: Natsuko Takahashi, Masahiro Okubo
Original Character Design: Ayaka Ohira
Character Design: Satoshi Ishino, Momo Nagayama
Art Direction: Yang Liu (Ogura Atelier)
Sound Production: Magic Capsule Co Ltd.
Producers: Nao Hirasawa, Yukie Abe (ARCH)
Animation Producer: Koji Nishizawa (S.o.K.)