TV Anime "Joker Game" Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Staff & Cast Comments and Commemorative Merchandise

TV anime "Joker Game," based on the acclaimed spy mystery novel series with over 1.35 million copies in print, has reached its 10th anniversary since broadcast.



To celebrate, congratulatory comments and illustrations have been shared by original author Koji Yanagi, director Kazuya Nomura, series composer/screenwriter Taku Kishimoto, original character designer Shirow Miwa, character designer Toshiyuki Yahagi, and Kenyu Horiuchi (voice of Colonel Yuuki).

Author Koji Yanagi reflected on the anime staff's deep understanding of the source material, praising the brilliant narrative structure: "The anime split each original chapter into two episodes, with the first showing the protagonist's first-person perspective and the second switching to Colonel Yuuki's third-person viewpoint."

Director Kazuya Nomura revealed behind-the-scenes stories from the production, sharing how early discussions over drinks helped build the creative foundation for the series.

Commemorative merchandise will be available at I.G STORE, Animate, and Kujibikido.

I.G STORE Fair: April 5, 2026 6:00 PM - April 26, 2026 11:59 PM
https://igport-onlinestore.com/pages/jokergame-fair2604

10th Anniversary Only Shop (Animate Ikebukuro 3F): May 16 - June 7, 2026
https://store.kadokawa.co.jp/shop/e/eanmg198/

Kujibikido: May 16 - June 9, 2026 (770 yen per draw)
https://kujibikido.com/lp/jokergame/

Animate Fair: August 22 - September 13, 2026, at select Animate stores

Details: https://jokergame.jp/10th-anniversary/
Official X: @jokergame_anime

(C) Koji Yanagi, KADOKAWA / JOKER GAME ANIMATION PROJECT