Kadokawa has revealed that Street Fighter 6 will be part of the anime Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games, an adaptation of Eri Ejima’s manga to be released in 2025. The news was accompanied by an official teaser confirming the collaboration with Capcom and FAV Gaming. This alliance is not only surprising, but also positions the anime as one of the most peculiar and attractive proposals for the coming year.
Street Fighter breaks barriers and comes to anime
The story takes place at the Kuromi Academy. This is an elite boarding school exclusively for upper-class girls, where female students are expected to be refined and exemplary. Aya Mitsuki, a scholarship student who has played fighting titles since elementary school, tries to fit into this strict environment without giving up her true passion. However, everything changes when she meets Mio Yorue, nicknamed Shirayuri. She is an elegant and charismatic student who hides a secret: she is also a gamer who masters the control with skill and without fear of dirtying her image.
The contrast between the sophisticated facade of the school and the intense world of fighting games offers a refreshing starting point. In the original manga, the protagonists played a fictional title. But the anime will take a major turn by incorporating Street Fighter 6 as the centerpiece of the action. This decision, beyond the commercial value, suggests a more ambitious technical approach to the fight sequences, as FAV Gaming collaborated directly in the recording of the fights.
This kind of alliance is not common. For Capcom to lend its flagship franchise to form a central part of an anime narrative speaks to the potential this story has. It’s not just a strategy to attract players, but an opportunity to explore the bonds that are created through gameplay. The use of a beloved title like Street Fighter 6 brings realism, tension and emotion to a plot that combines humor, school drama and personal growth.
Most interesting is how the anime poses a clear message: video games are not a waste of time. On the contrary, they can be a bridge to connect with others, a tool to break down social barriers and a way to discover authentic aspects of oneself. Aya and Mio do not openly rebel against school rules. What they do find in their hobby is a way to affirm themselves and build a sincere friendship.
Although an exact premiere date has not been confirmed, the anime is expected to debut sometime in 2025. For those who don’t want to wait, the manga is now available in English thanks to Seven Seas Publishing. Reading it is a great way to familiarize yourself with the characters and anticipate how key scenes will be adapted with the inclusion of Street Fighter 6.
This Street Fighter foray or collaboration is an opportunity for Capcom to bring your title to a new medium, something unusual, giving it even more exposure. Especially considering that the title is somewhat recent, and that the content to be added is still present in the Japanese developer’s plans. That’s why they should keep such an important game in the fighter genre as Street Fighter 6 in the conversation.
Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games will not be just any series. Its proposal combines the best of teen drama with a respectful representation of the gamer world. It doesn’t just parody or romanticize gaming. It shows it as a legitimate space of encounter, strategy and emotion. And it does it with style. The collaboration with Capcom and FAV Gaming can make a difference in terms of technical quality and authenticity. Everything indicates that this will be one of the most original bets of the year for those looking for something different, but well executed.