The upcoming anime adaptation of Shinya Misu’s manga, Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai (I’ll Never Have a Romantic Comedy with My Childhood Friend), has announced additional cast members and confirmed its premiere for January on TV Tokyo, AT-X, and BS NTV. Yūki Yamamoto joins the cast as Haru Hinata, an athletic character among the four heroines in the story.
New Cast Member Joins the Ensemble
Yūki Yamamoto will voice the character Haru Hinata, who is described as tanned, short-haired, and athletic. This announcement was accompanied by a new teaser visual featuring Haru Hinata.
January Premiere Confirmed
The television anime is set to begin its broadcast in January on TV Tokyo, AT-X, and BS NTV. This provides a more specific release window for fans eagerly awaiting the adaptation. While some earlier reports suggested a 2026 premiere, the latest announcement narrows it down to January.
Previously Announced Cast and Characters
The series boasts a cast of talented voice actors bringing the childhood friends to life:
- Rin Kusumi as Shio Minamo, a popular and carefree childhood friend of the protagonist, Eiyū.
- Yū Serizawa as Akari Hiodoshi, Eiyū’s “tsundere” and “gyaru” (gal) childhood friend, who previously had a quiet personality.
- Sae Hiratsuka as Runa Tsukimi, the youngest of the childhood friends, with a mischievous, mysterious, and mature side. This marks Hiratsuka’s first role in a romantic comedy anime.
Anime Production and Plot Overview
Tezuka Productions is animating the project, with CyberAgent listed as a producer.
The romantic comedy manga by Shinya Misu, which began serialization on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket website in March 2022, centers on high schooler Eiyū. Eiyū faces a dilemma as his two childhood friends, Shio and Akari, have grown “almost too cute”. He finds himself looking at them with romantic interest, even though he believes they don’t share the same feelings, leading to considerable worry on his part. Unknown to Eiyū, both Shio and Akari harbor their own secrets, setting the stage for a complicated and humorous love triangle.
Kodansha continues to publish the manga, with its 18th compiled book volume set for release on November 7. The series has gained a dedicated following, setting high expectations for the anime adaptation.
