A Near-Future SF Tale of Love and Happiness Set in the Shibuya of 2050: Original Anime 'Re:bel Robotica' Greenlit for Production

Newly Drawn Key Visual & Comment from Mika Pikazo Now Unveiled!
A Special Event & Exhibition Confirmed at Anime Expo 2026 — Featuring a First-Look PV Screening On-Site‼

TOKYO — Production has been greenlit for “RE:BEL ROBOTICA,” an original near-future science-fiction anime set in the Shibuya of 2050. To mark the occasion, Mika Pikazo — who created the work's original story concept and original character designs — has contributed a newly drawn key visual along with a personal comment.

“RE:BEL ROBOTICA” began in 2017 as a personal, self-published doujinshi work by Mika Pikazo, one of today's most sought-after illustrators, whose credits include the Disney collaboration “Disney Collection by Mika Pikazo” and character design for the Nintendo RPG “Fire Emblem Engage.” The project subsequently expanded with “RE:BEL ROBOTICA Episode #β (Beta),” developed together with screenwriter Ryō Yoshigami (known for the “PSYCHO-PASS” series). In 2022, two novelizations — “RE:BEL ROBOTICA 0” and “RE:BEL ROBOTICA” (written by Gakuto Mikumo) — were each published by Shinchosha.

Set in the Shibuya of 2050, the newly announced anime inherits the world of the original work while unfolding an all-new, anime-original story.

In the simultaneously unveiled newly drawn key visual by Mika Pikazo, the enigmatic girl Lily is depicted smiling and reaching out toward the viewer. Mika Pikazo also offered the following comment:

“Ever since childhood I have been captivated by the question of happiness — what it means to live amid duty and constraint — and I created this work out of a wish to discover something within this world. Through its endearing characters and the lives of the many people who appear in it, the work gives expression to both hope and a sense of the uncanny. I do hope you will look forward to the original anime ‘RE:BEL ROBOTICA’!!”

In addition, Mika Pikazo has been appointed Key Visual Illustrator for “Anime Expo 2026,” one of North America's largest celebrations of Japanese anime and pop culture, to be held in Los Angeles from Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, July 5.

Having created the event's key visual, the artist will also appear at a panel event and present an exhibition at the booth during the show. At the booth, special “RE:BEL ROBOTICA” mini-booklets will be distributed, and attendees will be among the first anywhere to view a teaser PV incorporating footage from the main production currently underway.

Stay tuned for the story that humans and "ROBOTICA" are about to set in motion in the Shibuya of 2050!

★ Comment from Mika Pikazo

“RE:BEL ROBOTICA,” which I created as a doujinshi work back in 2017, is becoming a TV anime!

Over many years, through countless discussions and collaboration with a great many people, we have crafted a story about human beings living in a world where “happiness” has become something to be taken for granted.

Ever since childhood I have been captivated by the question of happiness — what it means to live amid duty and constraint — and I created this work out of a wish to discover something within this world. Through its endearing characters and the lives of the many people who appear in it, the work gives expression to both hope and a sense of the uncanny.

Please look forward to the original anime “RE:BEL ROBOTICA”!!

Mika Pikazo — Profile
Born in Tokyo in 1993. After graduating from high school, she relocated to Brazil for roughly two and a half years before returning to Japan and beginning her career as an illustrator. Her work includes the Disney collaboration “Disney Collection by Mika Pikazo” and character design for the Nintendo RPG “Fire Emblem Engage.”

“Anime Expo 2026” Information
▼ Mika Pikazo × RE:BEL ROBOTICA Booth
Location: West Hall — Booth WH-1364
The booth will feature works by Mika Pikazo, the world premiere screening of the teaser footage for the TV anime “RE:BEL ROBOTICA,” and a free giveaway of limited-edition mini-booklets.

▼ Amuse Creative Studio Presents: New Anime Launch Event
Date & Time (local): Saturday, July 4, 2026, 3:45 PM – 5:05 PM
Venue: Room 404AB
Speakers: Mika Pikazo (Illustrator); SJH (Original Creator of “ELECEED”); ZHENA (Illustrator)

【 Work Information 】 TV Anime “RE:BEL ROBOTICA”

Introduction

Robotica. Machines made in the very likeness of humankind.
Robotica. Beings that exist to serve humanity.
Robotica. Created to bring people happiness.

The year 2050 —
In a near-future Tokyo where dramatic leaps in information technology have promised every person a comfortable, contented life: Shibuya.
An enigmatic girl named Lily. Her very existence will shake the world.

Original Work Information
Original Work: Mika Pikazo / Ryō Yoshigami / ARCH
Original Character Concept: Mika Pikazo
Official Anime Website: https://rebelrobotica-anime.com/
Official Anime X: @robotica_anime (https://x.com/robotica_anime)
Official Anime Instagram: @robotica_anime (https://www.instagram.com/robotica_anime)
Official Anime TikTok: @robotica_anime (https://www.TikTok.com/@robotica_anime)
Official Hashtag: #Robotica
Copyright: ©Mika Pikazo, Ryō Yoshigami, ARCH / RE:BEL ROBOTICA Animation Unit

About Amuse Creative Studio, Inc.

Amuse Creative Studio, Inc. is a new kind of creative studio that draws on the producing strengths the Amuse Group has cultivated across film, drama, theater, musicals, artist production, comics, anime, and more. Centered on the planning, development, and management of IP, it creates entertainment across a wide range of genres and develops its business on a global scale.

“RE:BEL ROBOTICA” is an original anime whose source material is produced by the “AAO Project” — a collaboration among AOI Pro. Inc., Amuse Inc., and Miliagon Studio Inc. that develops and produces original IP together with creators for a diverse array of media — and which is planned and produced by Amuse Creative Studio, Inc.

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