The Otaku x Gal Comedy is Gearing Up!
Get ready for some chaotic, heartwarming fun! The official website for the upcoming anime Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!? (also known as Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!?) just dropped a bunch of exciting new details. We’ve got fresh faces joining the cast, a first listen to the theme songs, a brand-new promo, and a vibrant key visual to feast your eyes on. Mark your calendars, because this rom-com is set to premiere very soon!
When & Where to Watch
The anime is scheduled to begin its broadcast on April 8. You can catch it at 11:45 p.m. on TV Asahi’s “IMAnimation” programming block. It will also air later on BS Asahi and AT-X. The series adapts the popular romance comedy manga by Norishiro-chan and Sakana Uozumi.
Meet the New Cast Members!
The Ijichi family is getting their voices! The announcement introduced the cast for the main character’s family and a key friend, adding more depth to the story’s hilarious dynamic.
| Character | Voice Actor | Notable Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Genichirou Ijichi (Father) | Jun Kasama | Midara na Ao-chan wa Benkyou ga Dekinai |
| Sayu Amamiya (Friend) | Konomi Kohara | Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san |
| Kakeru Ijichi (Brother) | Atsumi Tanezaki | Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru |
| Hibiki Ijichi (Sister) | Emiri Katou | Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu |
The Creative Team Behind the Scenes
A solid crew is bringing this manga to life. Here’s a quick look at the main staff working on the project.
| Role | Staff Member | Previous Work |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Arata Mita | Episode Director for High Card |
| Series Composition | Kazuhiko Inukai | Script for Kanojo mo Kanojo |
| Character Design | Lion Matsuda | Sub-Character Design for Eiyuuou, Bu wo Kiwameru Tame Tenseisu |
| Music | Kou Satou | – |
The animation production is handled by the renowned studio TMS Entertainment.
Catchy Theme Songs Revealed
The anime’s soundtrack is shaping up to be a bop! The opening theme, titled “HIDE AND SEEK”, will be performed by the popular K-pop group (G)I-DLE. For the ending theme, artist sunsoogirl will lend her voice to the song “Isshou Nakako”. You can get a sneak peek of both tracks in the newly released promotional video.
About the Manga Source
The story of Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!? began in the pages of Comic Zenon magazine in August 2021. The creative duo behind it, Norishiro-chan and Sakana Uozumi, have kept the laughs coming, with the 11th volume published in October 2025. The series has been a hit, with a cumulative 500,000 copies of its volumes in circulation.
For international fans, Yen Press licensed the manga for English release in April 2025 and published the first volume in October of the same year.
Want to See More?
You can check out the official updates (in Japanese) on the anime’s official X (Twitter) account.
Source: Comic Natalie
