The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Mamakari’s romantic comedy manga, Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love! (also known as Debu to Love to Ayamachi to!), has released its first promotional video, revealing the main cast, key staff, ending theme artist, and an October 6 premiere date. The series is set to begin airing at 11:00 p.m. JST on Tokyo MX, followed by broadcasts on Sun TV, BS Fuji, and ABC TV.
Main Cast Brings Characters to Life
The anime’s first trailer showcased the voices behind the two lead characters, Yumeko Koda and Keisuke Yuki.
- Aya Endo (known for Komugi in Hunter x Hunter) will voice the protagonist, Yumeko Koda.
- Yuma Uchida (known for Megumi Fushiguro in JUJUTSU KAISEN) will take on the role of Keisuke Yuki.
Production Team Behind the Romantic Comedy
Studio Marvy Jack is producing the Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love! anime. The creative team bringing Mamakari’s manga to the screen includes:
- Director: Kazuomi Koga, recognized for his work on Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 1, 2, and 4.
- Series Composition and Scriptwriter: Aya Watatane.
- Character Designer: Atsuko Takahashi, who also serves as a Chief Animation Director alongside Kyoko Kametani and Izumi Yamanaka.
- Music Composers: Satoshi Hono and Kaori Nakano.
- Art Director: Masakazu Miyake.
- Color Designer: Haruko Nobori.
- Director of Photography: Katsuaki Kamata.
- Editor: Megumi Uchida.
- Sound Director: Hiroki Nishiyama.
- Sound Effects: Ryuta Nakahara.
Ending Theme: “Watashi de Yokatta!!!”
The ending theme song for the series, titled “Watashi de Yokatta!!!”, will be performed by Yuma Uchida, who is also voicing the character Keisuke Yuki.
Manga’s Premise and Previous Adaptations
Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love! is based on the romantic comedy manga by Mamakari, which began serialization in Comic CMOA’s Koisuru Soirée label in August 2019. MangaPlaza digitally publishes the official English version of the manga.
The story revolves around Yumeko Koda, a woman who struggles with self-complexes due to her appearance. After a terrible accident, Yumeko wakes up a completely different person, exhibiting a new, hyper-positive attitude and a newfound sense of cuteness. This 180-degree change not only surprises those around her but also begins to positively impact her surroundings, tackling worries and complexes of various supporting characters. The manga’s narrative is described as a “frenzied romantic comedy” that delves into themes of love, work, friendship, and even an attempted murder case. The manga previously inspired a live-action drama adaptation that premiered in 2022.
