The
television adaptation of the manga Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai ("It's
not possible to be in a romantic comedy with a childhood friend") continues
to generate expectation. This time a new promotional art was revealed along
with the presentation of one more member of its cast. Voice actress Yū
Serizawa, recognized for her role as Kaname Arisugawa in TONIKAWA:
Over the Moon for You, will play Akari Hiodoshi, a childhood
friend of protagonist Eeyuu.
New visual with Akari Hiodoshi
The teaser
shows Akari, a young woman with red hair and eyes in a school
uniform, standing on the shore of the beach. The illustration conveys a
nostalgic air and reinforces the theme of the work, which explores the complex
relationship between childhood friends and the feelings that arise over time.
Manga
Details and Anime Production
The
original manga, written by Shinya Misu, has been published since
March 2022 on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket app,
accumulating 16 compilation volumes to date. The anime is
being produced by Tezuka Productions and is scheduled to
premiere in Japan in 2026. For now, no further details about its
broadcast have been released.
Romantic
comedy with unexpected twists
The story
follows Eeyuu, a high school student who lives a dilemma: his two
childhood friends, Shio and Akari, have become too
attractive girls. Although they don't show romantic intentions, he fears
they'll find that he can't help but see them differently now that they've grown
up. However, both Shio and Akari also keep their own secrets. Thus begins
a romantic comedy of entanglements marked by tenderness,
tension and a peculiar love triangle.
