A new video for the upcoming anime series Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai (often translated as You Can’t Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!) has officially revealed its lead voice actor for the male protagonist, comprehensive staff details, and the ending theme song. The romantic comedy anime is slated to premiere in January 2026.
Takehiro Urao Joins as Male Lead, Heroines’ Cast Confirmed
The latest announcement confirms Takehiro Urao will lend his voice to the male protagonist, Yonosuke Sakai. He navigates a complicated dynamic with his childhood friends as they transition through high school.
The main cast for the series’ heroines has also been previously revealed and includes:
- Rin Kusumi as Shio Minamo
- Yū Serizawa as Akari Hiodoshi
- Sae Hiratsuka as Runa Tsukimi, marking her first rom-com anime role
- Yūki Yamamoto as Haru Hinata
Key Staff Members and Animation Studio
Tezuka Productions is at the helm of the anime’s animation production. The series adapts Shinya Misu’s original manga of the same name.
The core production staff includes:
- Director: Satoshi Kuwabara
- Series Composition: Mitsutaka Hirota
- Scriptwriters: Mitsutaka Hirota and Mayumi Morita
- Character Designer: Reina Iwasaki
CyberAgent is producing the project.
Ending Theme Song Revealed
The ending theme song for Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai will be “Amanojaku” (あまのじゃく), which translates to ‘Contrarian,’ performed by Hikari Kodama.
Plot Overview and 2026 Premiere
The story centers on high school student Eiyuu (Yonosuke Sakai), who faces a romantic dilemma as his two childhood friends, Shio and Akari, have grown “incredibly cute.” While they don’t seem to harbor romantic interest in him, Eiyuu struggles with his own developing feelings, fearing the embarrassment if his changed perspective were discovered. Unbeknownst to him, Shio and Akari each hold their own secrets, creating a “tangled and humorous love triangle” dynamic.
The anime is scheduled to begin broadcasting in January 2026 on TV Tokyo, AT-X, and BS NTV. Crunchyroll has also confirmed it will stream the series.
