Anime Premiere and Key Details
Great news for fans of Yamamori Mika‘s romantic manga Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki (also known as In the Clear Moonlight Dusk)—the television anime adaptation is finally on the horizon! The official website just unleashed a fresh wave of updates, including a gorgeous new key visual, some exciting cast additions, behind-the-scenes staff info, theme song announcements, and a second promotional video. Mark your calendars for the premiere on January 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. across TBS’s 28 stations.
New Voice Actors Join the Cast
The anime is expanding its voice cast with two talented actors, bringing more life to the characters. Here’s a quick look at who’s joining:
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Takuto Ouji | Ono Kensho (known for Mushoku no Eiyuu) |
| Father Takiguchi | Tsuda Kenjirou (known for Jujutsu Kaisen) |
Additional Staff Members
Alongside the cast, several key staff members have been revealed to round out the production team. Check them out below:
| Role | Staff Member | Example Work |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director | Warita Keisuke | Tomodachi Game |
| Sound Director | Ootera Fumihiko | Kizetsu Yuusha to Ansatsu Hime |
| Art Director | Nakao Youko | Medalist |
| Color Design | Sasaki Azusa | Zombieland Saga |
| Director of Photography | Aoki Mutsuki | One Room, Hiatari Futsuu, Tenshi-tsuki. |
| Editing | Sudou Hitomi | Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu |
Theme Songs by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Get ready to groove—the rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN (famous for Kekkai Sensen) is handling both the opening and ending themes! The opening track is titled “Uruwash”, while the ending theme is “Azalea no Kaze”. A preview of the ending theme is featured in the second promotional video, adding to the anticipation.
Production Team and Studio
Driving this adaptation is director Maruyama Yuusuke (who served as assistant director for Lycoris Recoil), with the anime being produced at East Fish Studio. Hisao Ayumu (series composition for Kono Oto Tomare!) is crafting the series composition, while Fukuda Yuuki (character design for Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia) is designing the characters. The music score is composed by Itou Tsubasa (known for Ojou to Banken-kun).
About the Manga
Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki is a heartfelt manga series by Yamamori Mika that started its journey in Dessert magazine back in July 2020. Kodansha has been publishing the volumes, with the ninth one released on May 13 and the tenth volume slated for January 13, 2026.
English Manga Release
For readers outside Japan, good news—Kodansha USA licensed the manga for English release. The eighth volume hit shelves on July 1, and the ninth volume is expected to arrive in April 2026, so international fans can dive into the story too.
Source
This update was originally reported by animate Times.
