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Bandai Namco Announces Stop-Motion Anime Koma-Dori Mofmof Parade for January 2027
In a move that blends nostalgia with a fresh aesthetic, Bandai Namco Filmworks has unveiled a stop‑motion spin‑off set to light up Japanese television in January 2027. Koma‑Dori Mofmof Parade will debut on TV Tokyo and its five affiliated stations, bringing the franchise’s beloved miniature, fluffy Mofmof characters into a new, tactile medium.
The series is part of the Mofmof Parade project, a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the IDOLiSH7 franchise. The Mofmof—cute, pocket‑sized versions of the idol performers—first appeared in the original rhythm game and have since populated the anime adaptations. The project, announced in January 2026, promises a dedicated stop‑motion format that fans have eagerly awaited. A related event, “Mofmof Park,” opened the doors to this world at Makuhari Messe’s Makuhari Event Hall in Chiba from May 22 to 24, offering an early glimpse of the characters that will soon take center stage.
The voice cast for Koma‑Dori Mofmof Parade is a veritable who’s‑who of the industry: - Kenshō Ono as Mofriku - Toshiki Masuda as Mofio - Yusuke Shirai as Mofyama - Tsubasa Yonaga as Mofmitsu - KENN as Moftama - Atsushi Abe as Mofsō - Takuya Eguchi as Mofnagi - Wataru Hatano as Mofgaku - Sōma Saitō as Moften - Takuya Satō as Mofryū - Sōichirō Hoshi as Mofmomo - Shinnosuke Tachibana as Mofyuki - Yūya Hirose as Mofharu - Subaru Kimura as Moftoma - Kōtarō Nishiyama as Mofmina - Takashi Kondō as Moftora
Production is handled by dwarf studios, a company renowned for its soft‑focused stop‑motion work. The series is directed by Takuma Aomatsu, whose previous collaborations with dwarf studios have earned critical praise. Sound direction is credited to Takatoshi Hamano, a veteran of the IDOLiSH7 series and related films, while music composition comes from Yayoi Sekimukai, who has scored titles such as Welcome to Demon School, Iruma‑kun and I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class.
Bandai Namco Entertainment remains the original work holder, positioning Koma‑Dori Mofmof Parade as a spin‑off that expands the IDOLiSH7 universe beyond the main idol characters. The move aligns with the franchise’s broader strategy of diversifying content across media formats, offering fans a new visual style and narrative focus.
The IDOLiSH7 franchise began with a smartphone rhythm game in 2015. Its first anime adaptation, produced by Troyca, aired from January to May 2018 and consisted of 17 episodes. A second season followed from April to December 2020, briefly paused in October due to COVID‑19 disruptions. The third season ran from July 2021 to February 2023, split into two cours and totaling 30 episodes. A theatrical concert film, IDOLiSH7 the Movie LIVE 4bit BEYOND THE PERiOD, opened in Japan in May 2023 and earned over 700 million yen in its first 22 days.
In October 2025, the first part of IDOLiSH7 First BEAT!—a compilation of the first season—opened in theaters, with a second part slated for December 5. Both films are slated for streaming on Crunchyroll.
While the series will be broadcast in Japan on TV Tokyo and its affiliates, no international release date has been announced, and no streaming platform has confirmed availability outside Japan. Fans can expect the show to begin airing in January 2027, with details on episode count and length to be revealed closer to the premiere.
The Mofmof Parade project also includes merchandise and event components, though specific product lines have not yet been disclosed. The Makuhari Messe event in May 2026 served as an early showcase for the Mofmof characters and likely set the stage for the upcoming series.
In sum, Koma‑Dori Mofmof Parade marks a new chapter for the IDOLiSH7 franchise, combining established characters with a distinct stop‑motion format. The series is slated for a January 2027 debut on TV Tokyo and affiliates, with production led by dwarf studios and a cast of well‑known voice actors. As the release date approaches, Bandai Namco is expected to release additional information on episode structure, distribution plans, and potential international streaming partnerships. The franchise’s continued expansion into new media formats underscores its adaptability and ongoing popularity among anime and rhythm‑game audiences.
The series is part of the Mofmof Parade project, a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the IDOLiSH7 franchise. The Mofmof—cute, pocket‑sized versions of the idol performers—first appeared in the original rhythm game and have since populated the anime adaptations. The project, announced in January 2026, promises a dedicated stop‑motion format that fans have eagerly awaited. A related event, “Mofmof Park,” opened the doors to this world at Makuhari Messe’s Makuhari Event Hall in Chiba from May 22 to 24, offering an early glimpse of the characters that will soon take center stage.
The voice cast for Koma‑Dori Mofmof Parade is a veritable who’s‑who of the industry: - Kenshō Ono as Mofriku - Toshiki Masuda as Mofio - Yusuke Shirai as Mofyama - Tsubasa Yonaga as Mofmitsu - KENN as Moftama - Atsushi Abe as Mofsō - Takuya Eguchi as Mofnagi - Wataru Hatano as Mofgaku - Sōma Saitō as Moften - Takuya Satō as Mofryū - Sōichirō Hoshi as Mofmomo - Shinnosuke Tachibana as Mofyuki - Yūya Hirose as Mofharu - Subaru Kimura as Moftoma - Kōtarō Nishiyama as Mofmina - Takashi Kondō as Moftora
Production is handled by dwarf studios, a company renowned for its soft‑focused stop‑motion work. The series is directed by Takuma Aomatsu, whose previous collaborations with dwarf studios have earned critical praise. Sound direction is credited to Takatoshi Hamano, a veteran of the IDOLiSH7 series and related films, while music composition comes from Yayoi Sekimukai, who has scored titles such as Welcome to Demon School, Iruma‑kun and I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class.
Bandai Namco Entertainment remains the original work holder, positioning Koma‑Dori Mofmof Parade as a spin‑off that expands the IDOLiSH7 universe beyond the main idol characters. The move aligns with the franchise’s broader strategy of diversifying content across media formats, offering fans a new visual style and narrative focus.
The IDOLiSH7 franchise began with a smartphone rhythm game in 2015. Its first anime adaptation, produced by Troyca, aired from January to May 2018 and consisted of 17 episodes. A second season followed from April to December 2020, briefly paused in October due to COVID‑19 disruptions. The third season ran from July 2021 to February 2023, split into two cours and totaling 30 episodes. A theatrical concert film, IDOLiSH7 the Movie LIVE 4bit BEYOND THE PERiOD, opened in Japan in May 2023 and earned over 700 million yen in its first 22 days.
In October 2025, the first part of IDOLiSH7 First BEAT!—a compilation of the first season—opened in theaters, with a second part slated for December 5. Both films are slated for streaming on Crunchyroll.
While the series will be broadcast in Japan on TV Tokyo and its affiliates, no international release date has been announced, and no streaming platform has confirmed availability outside Japan. Fans can expect the show to begin airing in January 2027, with details on episode count and length to be revealed closer to the premiere.
The Mofmof Parade project also includes merchandise and event components, though specific product lines have not yet been disclosed. The Makuhari Messe event in May 2026 served as an early showcase for the Mofmof characters and likely set the stage for the upcoming series.
In sum, Koma‑Dori Mofmof Parade marks a new chapter for the IDOLiSH7 franchise, combining established characters with a distinct stop‑motion format. The series is slated for a January 2027 debut on TV Tokyo and affiliates, with production led by dwarf studios and a cast of well‑known voice actors. As the release date approaches, Bandai Namco is expected to release additional information on episode structure, distribution plans, and potential international streaming partnerships. The franchise’s continued expansion into new media formats underscores its adaptability and ongoing popularity among anime and rhythm‑game audiences.
