Renowned television producer Nobuyuki Sakuma will lend his voice to the upcoming anime adaptation of Kōcha Agasawa’s romantic comedy manga, You and I Are Polar Opposites (Seihantaina Kimi to Boku). Sakuma is set to voice the homeroom teacher of the main characters, Suzuki and Tani, in what marks a notable crossover for the popular TV personality.
The announcement was made on Friday, revealing Sakuma’s involvement in the highly anticipated series, which is slated to premiere on January 11, 2026. Sakuma expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating he is a fan of the original manga.
Sakuma’s Role as Homeroom Teacher
Nobuyuki Sakuma, widely recognized for his work in television production, will step into the anime world to portray the homeroom teacher for the central duo. This casting choice adds a unique layer of interest for fans, given Sakuma’s established career outside of voice acting. His participation highlights the appeal of You and I Are Polar Opposites across different entertainment mediums.
About “You and I Are Polar Opposites” Anime
The You and I Are Polar Opposites anime is an adaptation of Kōcha Agasawa’s popular romantic comedy manga. The story centers on Miyu Suzuki, a cheerful and outgoing high school girl, and Yusuke Tani, her stoic and quiet classmate, exploring whether “opposites really don’t attract” as their relationship develops. The manga initially began as a one-shot in January 2021 before its serialization on Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump+ platform from May 2022 to November 2024.
Key Production and Broadcast Details
The anime series is produced by Lapin Track, with Takakazu Nagatomo serving as the director. Teruko Utsumi is handling the series composition and also serves as the animation producer. Character designs are by Mako Miyako, with Naho Kozono and Sayuri Sakimoto as chief animation directors. The music for the series is composed by tofubeats.
The series is scheduled to air on MBS, TBS, and their affiliates in Japan, with episodes premiering on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. JST. For international viewers, Crunchyroll will simulcast the series as it airs, and notably, will also stream a same-day English dub. The English dub features Celeste Perez as Suzuki and Brandon Acosta as Tani, among others.
Main Voice Cast
Beyond Nobuyuki Sakuma’s special appearance, the anime features a talented main voice cast bringing the characters to life:
- Miyu Suzuki voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro
- Yuusuke Tani voiced by Shōgo Sakata
- Manami Watanabe voiced by Yuna Taniguchi
- Aoi Satou voiced by Konatsu Hirabayashi
- Kentarou Yamada voiced by Anji Iwata
- Shino Azuma voiced by Miyuri Shimabukuro
- Shuuji Taira voiced by Wataru Katō
- Natsumi Nishi voiced by Cocoro Omori
- Rikako Honda voiced by Tomori Kusunoki
The inclusion of Nobuyuki Sakuma marks an exciting addition to the cast, further building anticipation for the romantic comedy’s anime debut.
