The Etotama anime is celebrating a major milestone in 2025: its 10th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, the official Etotama website has launched a special anniversary page, featuring a new visual and a variety of content dedicated to the beloved series.
Rie Murakawa, the voice actress for Nyya-tan, expressed her excitement for the celebration, sharing a heartfelt message about the show’s enduring energy:
“2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Etotama! Congratulations~~~~!!! Since Etotama has always been full of energy, it almost feels like it’s already gone through ten 10th anniversaries by now! I sometimes get that illusion, but that’s just how lively it is! I’m truly happy that we can celebrate this milestone together. Thank you so much! This year is Shaatan’s year! (Plus, of course, always Nyaa-tan!) Please continue to support Etotama! Zeen!! Kamigakari Unya~~~~!!”
The anniversary website also features additional comments from the cast and will be updated with further content as the year progresses. Fans can enjoy the new visual, available below, and look forward to more special features in the coming months.
A Look Back at Etotama’s Legacy
Etotama, an original anime created by Encourage Films and Shirogumi, originally aired from April 9 to June 25, 2015. Directed by Fumitoshi Oizaki, with series composition by Deko Akao and character designs by Satoshi Koike and Asami Takahashi, the series quickly gained a loyal following.
A special 30-minute ONA episode, Etotama: Nyan-Kyaku Banrai, was released on May 25, 2021, adding another chapter to the series’ ongoing legacy.
The voice cast for Etotama featured a talented group of actors, including:
- Rie Murakawa as Nyaa-tan
- Yumiri Hanamori as Uri-tan
- Hiro Shimono as Takeru Amato
- Mai Fuchigami as Mei-tan
- Sayaka Ohara as Chuu-tan
- Hitomi Nabatame as Shaa-tan
- Eriko Matsui as Moo-tan
- Mariko Honda as Inu-tan
- Mikoi Sasaki as Piyo-tan
- Maaya Uchida as Dora-tan
In addition to its anime success, Etotama also received a manga adaptation serialized in ASCII Media Works’ Dengeki Daioh shonen magazine, spanning three volumes from 2013 to 2016.
The Story of Etotama
Crunchyroll currently streams the anime, offering a synopsis of the story: Etotama follows the tradition of Japan’s 12 Zodiac signs, featuring the Eto-musumes (Zodiac girls) who embody the animals of the Zodiac. These pure-hearted messengers bridge the gap between humans and the gods. Every 60 years, the “ETM 12” tournament takes place in Tokyo’s Akihabara district, where aspiring girls from across Japan gather for a chance to become the next Zodiac sign.
As the 10th anniversary celebrations continue, fans of the series can expect more updates and special content. Etotama’s vibrant energy and enduring legacy are a testament to its impact on anime fans worldwide.
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