The official website for the television anime adaptation of Umihoshi Nanai’s Kizuguchi to Houtai manga has revealed the main cast, a theme visual, and a teaser promotional video. The reveal was made on Friday.
The anime will premiere on January 9, 2027 at 11:00 p.m. on AT-X. ABC TV and TV Asahi will then air the series in the ANiMAZiNG programming block.
Main Cast
Kanemoto Hisako and Kobayashi Chikahiro are starring as Washizu Riyo and Kiritani Gou, respectively.
| Character | Voice Actor | Notable Role |
|---|---|---|
| Washizu Riyo | Kanemoto Hisako | Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun |
| Kiritani Gou | Kobayashi Chikahiro | Beastars |
Staff and Production
The series is being animated at J.C.Staff, with Ishida Miyuki directing. Yamakawa Susumu is handling series composition and the script, and Ooyama Natsuki is designing the characters.
| Role | Staff |
|---|---|
| Director | Ishida Miyuki (assistant director, Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!)) |
| Series Composition/Script | Yamakawa Susumu (series composition, Gokushufudou) |
| Character Design | Ooyama Natsuki (animation director, 2.5-jigen no Ririsa) |
| Studio | J.C.Staff |
Manga Background
Umihoshi Nanai first launched the romantic comedy as a one-shot in Getsumaga Kichi magazine in February 2024. The manga began serialization in Comic Days magazine the following August. Kodansha released the fifth volume on July 16.
A teaser promotional video, labeled Love ver., was also part of the announcement.
Source: animate Times
