The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Naru Narumi’s manga, Watari-kun’s * Is About to Collapse*, is set to premiere on July 4th, 2025, in Japan. The series will air on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, Sun TV, TV Kanagawa, and AT-X. Crunchyroll will also simulcast the rom-com series as it airs, bringing the chaotic world of Naoto Watari to international audiences. In addition to the release date, two new promotional videos have been unveiled, showcasing the opening and ending theme songs.
Trailers and Theme Songs: A Sneak Peek
Two new trailers have been released, offering fans a glimpse into the anime’s visuals and music.
- Trailer 2: Features and previews the opening theme song, “Yurei ni Naritai” (I Want to be a Ghost), performed by Yuika.
- Trailer 3: Showcases the ending theme song, “Ai Ai Ai Ai Ai” (Love Love Love Love Love), by PEDRO.
These trailers provide a taste of the anime’s tone, blending romantic comedy with underlying tensions and drama.
Story and Premise
Watari-kun’s * Is About to Collapse* follows the life of Naoto Watari, a high school student who has faced considerable hardship. Having lost his parents two years prior, he now lives with his sister at his aunt’s house. Naoto’s world revolves around protecting his younger sister, Suzushiro, earning him the reputation of having a “sister complex.”
However, Naoto’s life takes a turn when his childhood friend, Satsuki Tachibana, re-enters his life as a schoolmate. Satsuki’s arrival disrupts Naoto’s routine and ignites buried memories, leading to a clash between his devotion to Suzushiro and unresolved emotional pain. As secrets surface, Naoto’s carefully constructed world begins to crumble.
Cast and Characters
The anime features a talented cast of voice actors who bring the characters to life:
- Naoto Watari: Voiced by Shuichiro Umeda
- Satsuki Tachibana: Voiced by Yumika Yano
- Yukari Ishihara: Voiced by Yurie Igoma
- Makina Umezawa: Voiced by Megu Umezawa
- Shigenobu Tokui: Voiced by Yoshiki Nakajima
- Suzushiro Watari: Voiced by Hinaki Yano
Production Staff
The anime is being produced by Staple Entertainment, with a dedicated team working behind the scenes:
- Director: Takashi Naoya (known for Vermeil in Gold)
- Assistant Director: Matsuo Asami
- Series Composition: Tatsuya Takahashi (Grisaia: Phantom Trigger)
- Script: Takashi Naoya, Tetsuya Yamada
- Character Design: Shoko Yasuda (My Happy Marriage)
- Chief Animation Directors: Shoko Yasuda, Yukiyo Komito, Toshimitsu Kobayashi, Taeko Ōgi
- Costume Design: Nonoka Suzuki
- Prop Design: Chie Yamazaki
- CG Director: Hiroyuki Ikeda
- Color Design: Rina Horiuchi
- Art Director: Hirotaka Ozaki
- Director of Photography: Ryuma Kudo
- Editing: Misaki Enokida
- Sound Director: Takuya Hiramitsu
- Music: Ken Muramatsu
- Sound Production: Dax Production
Manga Origins
The anime is based on the manga series Watari-kun’s * Is About to Collapse* written and illustrated by Naru Narumi. The manga was originally serialized in Kadokawa Shoten’s Young Ace magazine from August 2014 to June 2015. It later moved to Kodansha’s Monthly Young Magazine, where it ran from November 2015 to September 2023, concluding with a total of 16 volumes. Kodansha USA has licensed the manga in English.
Where to Watch
Watari-kun’s * Is About to Collapse* will premiere on July 4th, 2025, in Japan. For international viewers, Crunchyroll will simulcast the series as it airs.
