The official website for the upcoming anime series Wash It All Away (Japanese: Kirei ni Shite Moraemasu ka.) has released its second promotional video, offering fans a fresh look at the series and a preview of its heartfelt ending theme. The anime is slated to premiere on January 5, 2026.
A Glimpse into Wakana Kinme’s World with “Wakaba no Koro”
The newly unveiled promo video provides an extended preview of the anime’s ending theme song, titled “Wakaba no Koro” (若葉のころ; ‘Youthful Days’), performed by Natsumi Kiyoura. Kiyoura is also credited with the lyrics for the song. The melody and tone of “Wakaba no Koro” set a poignant backdrop, hinting at the slice-of-life narrative centered around protagonist Wakana Kinme.
Anime Premiere Details and Streaming Availability
Wash It All Away is scheduled to begin its broadcast on January 5, 2026, across Tokyo MX and other affiliated networks in Japan. For international viewers, Crunchyroll has confirmed it will stream the series, making it accessible to a global audience.
Production Team and Voice Cast Behind “Wash It All Away”
The anime adaptation is being handled by animation studio Okuruto Noboru. Kenta Onishi is at the helm as director, with Touko Machida overseeing the series composition and screenplays. Character designs are provided by Azuma Tozawa, while Eri Chichibu is composing the music for the series.
Main Cast and Character
The lead role of Wakana Kinme is voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro. Wakana runs a laundry service in the scenic seaside town of Atami, where her unique ability to safeguard memories imbued in customers’ precious items drives the story. The series is based on Mitsuru Hattori’s manga, which concluded its serialization in Square Enix’s Young Gangan magazine in June 2023.
Additional cast members include Shūichirō Umeda as Kyūshō Ishimochi, Konomi Inagaki as Nairo Katakuchi, Yoshino Aoyama as Kuriru Wakasagi, Kento Shiraishi as Moruda Wakasagi, Ami Koshimizu as Asami Yagara, and Wasabi Mizuta as Aji.
Opening Theme Information
In addition to the ending theme, it has been previously announced that the opening theme song, “Kirei” (綺麗。; ‘Beautiful/Clean’), will be performed by Yū. The blend of evocative music and a compelling narrative promises to make Wash It All Away a noteworthy addition to the upcoming anime season.
