The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Mika Yamamori’s popular shojo manga, “In the Clear Moonlit Dusk” (Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki), has released its first teaser video and announced that the band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN will perform both the opening and ending theme songs. The series is slated to premiere on TBS and its affiliates in January 2026.
First Look: Teaser Visual and Promotional Video
A new official website for the anime launched on May 8, 2025, revealing a captivating teaser visual and the initial promotional video. The visual offers a glimpse into the anime’s art style, which some fans have noted bears a resemblance to another well-known shojo anime, “A Sign of Affection,” generating considerable excitement. The teaser video further builds anticipation for the series, showcasing the aesthetic and initial animation for the romantic story.
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN to Perform Both Theme Songs
Rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN has been tapped to perform both the opening and ending theme songs for “In the Clear Moonlit Dusk.” The band, known for their unique blend of rock and pop, expressed initial deliberations about whether their sound would suit the “too beautiful world” of Yamamori’s manga. However, discussions with Yamamori, director Yūsuke Maruyama, and the anime staff led them to embrace the “unconcealable edgy feeling” of a rock band and vocalist Kosuke Saito’s “sensuality that is compatible with this work.” The opening theme is titled “Uruwashi” and the ending theme is “Azalea no Kaze”.
Key Staff and Cast Details
The upcoming anime is being produced by East Fish Studio, with Yūsuke Maruyama at the helm as director. Ayumu Hisao is credited for series composition, while Yuki Fukuda is responsible for character designs. The music for the series is being composed by Tsubasa Ito.
The main voice cast includes:
- Yoi Takiguchi: Voiced by Rei Ichinomiya.
- Kohaku Ichimura: Voiced by Ryōta Suzuki.
The story revolves around Yoi Takiguchi, a tall girl with a deep voice and sharp features often mistaken for a handsome boy, earning her the nickname “Prince” at school. Her life takes a turn when she meets Kohaku Ichimura, another “prince” of the school, who is the first person to truly see her for who she is.
Manga’s Popularity and Anticipation for the Adaptation
Mika Yamamori’s “In the Clear Moonlit Dusk” manga first began serialization in Kodansha’s Dessert magazine in July 2020. The series has garnered significant popularity, ranking highly in various manga guidebooks, including taking the 11th spot in Takarajimasha’s 2023 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (This Manga Is Amazing!) guidebook for female readers. Kodansha USA publishes the manga in English. The announcement of the anime adaptation has been met with enthusiasm from fans of the heartwarming shojo romance. With its January 2026 premiere approaching, excitement continues to build for this adaptation of Yamamori’s acclaimed work.
