Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka Anime Broadcast Faces Delay
Production Committee Announces Postponement
The production committee for the highly anticipated **Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka** television anime series, also known to some as *Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle*, made an important announcement on Tuesday, informing fans of a significant change to its broadcast schedule. The release and streaming of episode six and all subsequent episodes will be postponed.
According to the official statement from the committee, this delay was necessitated by unforeseen production-related circumstances. The primary goal behind this decision is to meticulously maintain the high-quality standards of the main series, ensuring that viewers receive the best possible experience. During this brief hiatus, a special selection of episodes from the beloved **Wooser no Sono Higurashi** series (*Wooser’s Hand-to-Mouth Life*) will air as a substitute program for three weeks, starting from November 11.
Revised Broadcast Schedule Revealed
While fans might be a little disappointed by the wait, there’s good news! A revised schedule for the upcoming episodes has been provided. Episode six is now slated to air on December 2. Following this, episode seven will delight viewers on December 9, episode eight on December 16, episode nine on December 23, and episode ten will round out the year on December 30.
However, the broadcast dates for episodes 11 through 13 are still being finalized. The production committee assures fans that these dates will be announced later through the anime’s official website and social media channels, so make sure to keep an eye out for those updates!
Meet the Talented Team Behind the Series
The **Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka** anime is brought to life by a fantastic team dedicated to adapting **Hiromu**’s charming romantic comedy light novel. Here’s a look at some of the key staff members making it all happen:
| Director | Yuji Tokuno (known for episode direction in works like **Bishounen Tanteidan**) |
| Animation Studio | feel. |
| Series Composition & Script | Naruhisa Arakawa (whose credits include **Fuufu Ijou, Koibito Miman.**) |
| Character Design | Sumie Kinoshita (recognized for her work on **Imouto sae Ireba Ii.**) |
| Music Composition | Yoshiaki Fujisawa (the talent behind the music for series such as **Ore wo Suki nano wa Omae dake ka yo**) |
The Story So Far: Source Material
The anime is based on **Hiromu**’s popular romantic comedy light novel series, which first launched under Shogakukan’s Gagaga Bunko imprint back in June 2019. These delightful novels feature captivating illustrations by **raemz**, who also worked on titles like **Replica datte, Koi wo Suru.** The ninth volume of the light novel was published in August 2024, with the third side story volume released just recently on October 20.
Adding another dimension to the story, **Bobcat** began drawing a manga adaptation in April 2020, which concluded its run on January 11 this year. Square Enix published the eighth and final volume of the manga on March 7.
International Release Updates
Fans outside Japan will be thrilled to know that Yen Press has licensed both the light novel and the manga for English release. The light novel was licensed in July 2021, and its seventh volume shipped on October 21. The manga followed with its licensing in November 2021, with the seventh volume going on sale on August 26. The eighth and final manga volume is currently planned for an April 28, 2026 release.
A Word of Thanks and Future Outlook
The production committee has extended its sincere appreciation to all viewers for their understanding and patience during this period. They emphasized their commitment, stating that the staff will “continue working diligently to meet the expectations of everyone looking forward to the series.” The **Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka** anime series, which kicked off with an impressive 60-minute extended first episode, is planned as a split two-cour series, promising more high-quality content for fans in the future.
Source: Otaku Souken
