If you ever
thought your love life was a complete mess, wait until you see the protagonists
of this new franchise. The publisher Kadokawa has just
surprised us by releasing the first video trailer of Ms. Isshiki Wants
to Know About Love (Isshiki-san wa Koi o Shiritai). This
promising animated project confirms that romantic comedies will continue to
dominate the billboards, setting their grand premiere for the competitive
winter season in January 2027.
The story
follows Isshiki Rinna Milford, an elite police officer, supremely strict and
professional, who managed to join the security forces at the incredible age of
17. However, despite his brilliant intellect and impeccable work record, he has
never experienced the slightest trace of romantic love in his life. His path
crosses with that of Meishi Rokutanda, a kind-hearted detective but incredibly
clueless and incompetent at his job. Realizing that they are both complete
newbies in matters of the heart, they decide to form an odd kind of trial
couple to learn, stumble upon and discover together what romance really means,
all while trying to survive the demanding world of criminal investigation.
To bring to
life these two officers who are excellent at catching criminals but lousy at
picking up hints, the Sakura Create studio already has its
main talents in the recording booth. The confirmed lineup for this peculiar duo
is as follows:
- Riko Akechi as Isshiki Rinna
Milford
A rising voice actress who will take on the challenge of playing our elite officer inexperienced in romance. - Shuichiro Umeda as Meishi
Rokutanda
The beloved Akira Tendo himself in Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead and Izumi Broca in Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie.
Behind the
scenes, the project has the backing of director Kazuya Komai (who
has already worked on classics such as Tenjho Tenge), while the
real guarantee comes with Deko Akao overseeing the scripts.
Considering that she was responsible for adapting the wonderful interactions
in Komi Can't Communicate and Noragami, we can be
sure that the development of this strange relationship will be very well taken
care of. In addition, the character designs are by Shohei Hamaguchi,
ensuring that the contrast between the protagonist's straightness and her
partner's clumsiness shines on screen.
