The official website for the television anime adaptation of Akiyama Enma’s Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi manga has revealed the main cast and a key visual. The series will premiere in 2027.
The main cast features Kawaguchi Rina as Saotome Noa and Itou Tomoya as Ootsuka Rihito. Kawaguchi has appeared in Witch Watch, while Itou has credits in Sentai Red Isekai de Boukensha ni Naru.
Main Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Saotome Noa | Kawaguchi Rina |
| Ootsuka Rihito | Itou Tomoya |
Staff
| Role | Staff |
|---|---|
| Director | Yanagi Shinsuke (Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun, Mamahaha no Tsurego ga Motokano datta) |
| Series Composition | Oochi Keiichirou (5-toubun no Hanayome, Kanojo mo Kanojo) |
| Character Design | Yamamoto Yumiko (Shichisei no Subaru, Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld) |
| Animation Production | feel. |
Manga and Premiere Details
Akiyama Enma began publishing the comedy manga in Weekly Young Jump in July 2023. Shueisha released the 11th volume on July 17, and the 12th volume is scheduled for October 19.
A promotional video was released in October 2023 to mark the first volume’s release. It featured Yoshioka Mayu as Saotome Noa and Kawanishi Kengo as Ootsuka Rihito.
The manga was nominated for the 10th Next Manga Awards and placed eighth in the print category.
Source: animate Times
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