Winter Anime “Tamon-kun Ima Dotchi!?” Episode 2 Preview Dropped!
Get ready, fans! The winter anime “Tamon-kun Ima Dotchi!?” (which can be translated as “Which Way Now, Tamon-kun?”) has just released the synopsis and preview screenshots for episode 2, titled “Do You Like Me?”, set to air on January 10, 2026 (Saturday).
Main visual for “Tamon-kun Ima Dotchi!?”
About the Anime: A High-Energy Oshi-Katsu Romantic Comedy
Dive into the world of “Tamon-kun Ima Dotchi!?”, a vibrant oshi-katsu (idol fan activity) romantic comedy that’s taking the anime scene by storm! Based on the hit shoujo manga by Shiwazu Yuki, serialized in Hakusensha’s “Hana to Yume”, this series has sold over 1.75 million copies including digital versions. The manga itself has earned spots on prestigious lists, ranking 9th in the female category of “Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023” and 6th in the comics category of “Next Manga Award 2023”, making it one of the most talked-about shoujo manga today.
The story kicks off when the protagonist, high schooler Kinoshita Utage, lands a part-time housekeeping job and is assigned to clean the home of her ultimate oshi (favorite idol), Fukuhara Tamon from the top idol group F/ACE. But here’s the twist: behind his sexy and wild idol persona, Tamon is actually a jimejime inkyara—a gloomy introvert with rock-bottom self-esteem. Watch as Utage goes all out to support her idol, shouting “Tamon-kun is god!!” in this hilarious and heartwarming slice-of-life comedy.
The TV anime is directed by Nagaoka Chika, with animation production by J.C.STAFF. Kinoshita Utage is voiced by Hayami Saori, and Fukuhara Tamon by Hatano Sho. The cast also includes Chiba Shoya, Hatanaka Yū, Amasaki Kouhei (note: the “saki” is written as “tatsusaki”), Nagaoka Ryuho, Minakami Masaaki, Honda Takako, Fukuzumi Saya, Hirayama Yurika, Sasaki Runa, and Nanase Ayaka, among others.
Episode 2 “Do You Like Me?” Synopsis
The moment every fan dreams of is here: F/ACE is holding a handshake event! For Utage, this means a chance to legally get up close and personal with her beloved Tamon, and her imagination is running wild at full throttle!
Preview cut from episode 2
However, Tamon is struggling with the unfamiliar handshake event, falling into full jimejime mode with a mental breakdown. Utage can’t stand to see him like this and decides to help him practice for the event, but she ends up blown away by his unexpectedly cool fan service.
Preview cut from episode 2
When the day of the handshake event finally arrives, Utage gets caught up in a conflict between fans… What will happen next?
Preview cut from episode 2
“Writing ‘world peace’ but reading it as ‘sexy & wild’—that’s just how it is!”
Preview cut from episode 2
Preview cut from episode 2
Broadcast Information
Episode 2 “Do You Like Me?” of the winter anime “Tamon-kun Ima Dotchi!?” will air and stream on January 10, 2026 (Saturday) on TOKYO MX, BS11, and various streaming services. On U-NEXT and Anime Hodai, it’s available for early streaming ahead of the TV broadcast.
Staff and Cast
Staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Nagaoka Chika |
| Series Composition/Script | Nagai Chiaki |
| Character Design/Chief Animation Director | Ito Yoko |
| Animation Production | J.C.STAFF |
| Chief Animation Director | Chiba Mitsuru |
| Chief Animation Director | Tsuyuki Airi |
| Prop Design | Fujii Moei |
| Music | Ooma Takashi |
| Music | Tabuchi Natsumi |
| Art Director | Yo Riki |
| CG Director | Monma Ayaka |
| Live CG Cooperation | SANJIGEN |
| 2D Design | Yoshigaki Makoto |
| Photography Director | Aoyagi Fuka (note: “yagi” uses a variant character) |
| Color Design | Kimura Miho |
| Editing | Takigawa Michi (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 |
| Fukuhara Tamon | Hatano Sho |
| Sakaguchi Ouri | Chiba Shoya |
| Tachibana Keito | Hatanaka Yū |
| Ishibashi Natsuki | Amasaki Kouhei (note: “saki” is written as “tatsusaki”) |
| Kai Rintarou | Nagaoka Ryuho |
| Fujida Wataru | Minakami Masaaki |
| Shiraishi Izumi | Honda Takako |
| Yuina | Fukuzumi Saya |
| Riko | Hirayama Yurika |
| Kinoshita Homare | Sasaki Runa |
| Kinoshita Yamato | Nanase Ayaka |
© Shiwazu Yuki, Hakusensha / Tamon-kun Ima Dotchi!? Production Committee
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