The popular romantic comedy manga series “Now That We Draw” (Japanese: Kakunaru Ue wa) by Kyu Takahata and Yuwji Kaba is officially getting a television anime adaptation. The announcement, made today, included details on the main cast, staff, a teaser visual, and a promotional video, generating significant excitement among fans of the series.
Key Details Revealed for the “Now That We Draw” Anime
The anime adaptation is being produced by the studio ROLL2, with Infinite handling production. Shunsuke Ishikawa, known for his work on Blue Lock the Movie: Episode Nagi, is set to direct the series. Deko Akao, who contributed to The Case Study of Vanitas, will oversee the series composition and script, while Hiromi Nakagawa (Wataten! An Angel Flew Down to Me) is designing the characters.
Main Voice Cast Members Announced
Two key voice actors have been confirmed for the leading roles:
- Sayumi Suzushiro (known for Bocchi the Rock!) will star as Niina Miyamoto.
- Ayumu Murase (known for Mizu Zokusei no Mahoutsukai) will voice Yuuki Uehara.
A commemorative visual drawn by Yuwji Kaba, the manga’s illustrator, was also released to celebrate the anime announcement.
About the “Now That We Draw” Manga Series
“Now That We Draw” is a romantic comedy manga that began serialization in Hakusensha’s seinen manga magazine Young Animal in February 2023. As of April 2025, five tankōbon volumes have been released, with the sixth volume slated for November 28, 2025.
Seven Seas Entertainment licenses the manga for English publication and describes the story as a hysterical rom-com about two high school manga artists facing creative struggles.
Synopsis of the Story
The series follows Yuuki Uehara, a high schooler and aspiring manga artist who creates a “perfect” romantic comedy heroine—bashful, airheaded, and chaste. However, his dream publisher’s editor dismisses his work as trite and unrealistic due to his lack of romantic experience.
In a moment of despair, Yuuki crosses paths with his bubbly and gorgeous classmate, Niina Miyamoto, who is also an aspiring manga artist facing similar feedback. To overcome their creative block and gain real-life romantic experience for their manga, Miyamoto proposes they enter a fake relationship. The catch is that Miyamoto is far from Uehara’s idealized heroine, and he isn’t the cocky hero from her story either, leading to a series of comedic disasters and potential romance.
What This Means for Fans
The television anime adaptation marks a significant milestone for “Now That We Draw,” bringing its unique blend of romantic comedy and meta-commentary on manga creation to a broader audience. Fans can now look forward to seeing the dynamic between Yuuki and Niina animated, with a talented cast and production team at the helm. The release date for the anime has yet to be announced.
