Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story anime trailer reveals January 2027 debut

The first trailer for the anime adaptation of the novel ‘Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story’ (Akazukin, Tabi no Tochu de Shitai to Deau) has been released. The series is scheduled to premiere in January 2027.

Produced by Benten Film, the project is directed and written by Itsuro Kawasaki. Character designs are handled by Manami Minakata and Yuko Yahiro. The voice cast includes Yume Miyamoto as Little Red Riding Hood and Akira Sekine as Pinocchio.

Based on the novel by Aito Aoyagi, the story follows a young girl who uses her curiosity and sharp mind to solve mysteries while being drawn into various incidents during her travels.