From the winter anime ‘Tamon-kun Ima Dotchi!?’, the synopsis and advance scene cuts for episode 1, titled “Oshi o Osu ni wa Kane ga Iru!” (which can be translated as “You Need Money to Support Your Oshi!”), have been unveiled. The episode is scheduled to begin airing on January 3, 2026 (Saturday).
About the Anime
‘Tamon-kun Ima Dotchi!?’ is a high-energy “oshi-life” romantic comedy based on the hit shoujo manga by Shiwasu Yuki, serialized in Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume. The original work has seen massive success, with cumulative sales including e-books surpassing 1.75 million copies. It has earned spots on prestigious lists, ranking 9th in the female category of Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023 and 6th in the comics division of Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Taisho 2023, cementing its status as one of the most talked-about shoujo manga today.
Story Overview
The story follows high school student Kinoshita Utage, whose life revolves around supporting her one-and-only oshi—the incredibly popular idol F/ACE (Face) member, Fukuoka Tamon. In a twist of fate, Utage lands a housekeeping part-time job at Tamon’s home, only to discover that his sexy & wild stage persona is a far cry from his true, gloomy, and introverted self. With Utage’s unwavering support and her constant cries of “Tamon-kun is god!!”, the series delivers a hilarious and heartwarming look at fandom, identity, and the chaos of daily life.
Production Details
The TV anime is directed by Nagaoka Chika, with animation production by J.C.STAFF. The voice cast is led by Hayami Saori as Kinoshita Utage and Hatano Sho as Fukuoka Tamon. They are joined by a talented ensemble including Chiba Shoya, Hatakenaka Tasuku, Amasaki Kouhei (note: the “saki” in his name is written as “tatsusaki”), Nagaoka Ryuho, Minakami Masaaki, Honda Takako, Fukuzumi Saya, Hirayama Yurika, Sasaki Runa, and Nanase Ayaka.
Episode 1 Synopsis
Episode 1 “You Need Money to Support Your Oshi!”
High schooler Kinoshita Utage lives and breathes for her oshi—the sexy & wild idol Fukuoka Tamon of the popular group F/ACE. To fund her support for him, she works tirelessly at a housekeeping part-time job, saving every penny for merch, concerts, and more.
One day, as she rings the doorbell at her job assignment, she comes face-to-face with none other than Tamon himself. But the Tamon before her is a far cry from the dazzling idol on stage—he’s dripping with gloom and has hit rock-bottom in self-esteem. With this shocking revelation, Utage’s oshi-life takes an unexpected turn as she vows to support him in his true form.
Broadcast Information
‘Tamon-kun Ima Dotchi!?’ Episode 1 will air on January 3, 2026 (Saturday) at 25:00 (1:00 AM on January 4) on TOKYO MX and BS11, as well as on various streaming services. For those eager to watch early, U-NEXT and Anime Hodai will begin streaming the episode from January 1, 2026 (Thursday) at 0:00 (midnight), offering the fastest access ahead of the terrestrial broadcast.
Staff and Cast
Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Nagaoka Chika |
| Series Composition & Script | Nagai Chiaki |
| Character Design & Chief Animation Director | Itou Youko |
| Animation Production | J.C.STAFF |
| Chief Animation Director | Chiba Mitsuru |
| Chief Animation Director | Tsuyuki Airi |
| Prop Design | Fujii Moei |
| Music | Oomama Takashi |
| Music | Tabuchi Natsumi |
| Art Director | Yo Riki |
| CG Director | Kadoma Ayaka |
| Live CG Cooperation | Sanzigen |
| 2D Design | Yoshigaki Makoto |
| Photography Director | Aoyagi Fuka (note: 柳 is a variant character) |
| Color Design | Kimura Miho |
| Editing | Takigawa Mitsuru (REAL-T) |
| Sound Director | Oodera Fumihiko |
| Sound Effects | Nishi Sachiko |
| Sound Production | Tanaka Rie |
| Theme Song | F/ACE |
| Production | Shochiku, King Records, Hakusensha |
Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Kinoshita Utage | Hayami Saori |
| Fukuoka Tamon | Hatano Sho |
| Sakaguchi Sakuri | Chiba Shoya |
| Tachibana Keito | Hatakenaka Tasuku |
| Ishibashi Natsuki | Amasaki Kouhei (note: the “saki” is written as “tatsusaki”) |
| Kai Rintarou | Nagaoka Ryuho |
| Fujita Wataru | Minakami Masaaki |
| Shiraishi Izumi | Honda Takako |
| Yuna | Fukuzumi Saya |
| Riko | Hirayama Yurika |
| Kinoshita Homare | Sasaki Runa |
| Kinoshita Yamato | Nanase Ayaka |
Source: ‘Tamon-kun Ima Dotchi!?’ Production Committee
Written by Nakase Koutarou
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