On Monday,
the production team of the anime My Awkward Senpai (Bukiyō
na Senpai.), an adaptation of Makoto Kudo's manga,
revealed its main promotional video, as well as a new official
image, additional cast, production team, and the premiere date. The series will
debut in Japan during October 2025 through the Tokyo
MX and BS NTV channels.
The trailer
also features a sneak peek of the opening theme titled "Bukiyō na
I love you," performed by renowned musical duo angela,
which promises to capture the sweet and awkward tone of this romantic comedy.
New
characters join the story
The voice
cast grows with the additions of:
- Shōgo
Sakata as Yū Kamegawa
- Ami
Maeshima as Miho Hotta
- Mitsuki
Saiga as Ritsu Kankaiji
In
addition, it is confirmed that actress Lynn will voice the
protagonist Azusa Kannawa, the clumsy senpai that gives the series
its name.
A highly
experienced technical team
The anime
will be directed by Ayumu Kotake (Acro Trip) under
Studio Elle. Mio Inoue (Slow Start, Wonderful
Precure!) will be in charge of the script, while Kenrō Tokuda will
lead the character design. The music will be provided by Kōji Fujimoto,
and the music production will be handled by King Records.
Among the
members of the technical team also stand out:
- Art
direction: Hiroshi Gōroku
- Color
Design: Yūsuke Watanabe
- Special
Effects: Yoshiyuki Ōta
- Sound
Direction: Daiki Hachimaki
- Edition: Chinami Watanabe
(offline), qooop (online)
What is
My Awkward Senpai about?
Originally
published by Makoto Kudo on his X/Twitter account in March
2019, My Awkward Senpai began serialization in Square
Enix's Young Gangan magazine in December of that same
year. To date, it has nine compilation volumes, and the tenth will be
released on September 25 in Japan.
The story
revolves around Azusa Kannawa, a senpai with serious problems
expressing her emotions. Everything changes when she meets her new
kouhai, Yū Kamegawa, an adorable, nerdy and surprisingly easy to
get along with. As new feelings develop, the clumsy senpai will have to face
her most vulnerable side.
With its
premiere getting closer and closer, My Awkward Senpai is
shaping up to be one of the most charming romantic comedies of the upcoming
fall season.
