Dual Adaptation Confirmed: 'Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky' Gets TV Anime and Live-Action Series

Dual Adaptation Announced for Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky

The popular light novel series, Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky (known in Japan as Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita.), is scheduled for a significant expansion across multiple media platforms. An official announcement confirms the simultaneous production of both a full-fledged television anime series and a highly anticipated live-action drama adaptation. This dual rollout highlights the substantial popularity and compelling narrative structure of the source material, which was authored by Nanigashi Shima.

Details on the Live-Action Drama

The live-action rendition is set to premiere on December 11, 2025, securing the prestigious MBS Drama Tokku time slot. Following its initial broadcast, the series will be made available to viewers across Japan through several networks, including Television Kanagawa (tvk), Chiba TV, Teletama, Tochigi TV, and Gunma TV.

The production team has confirmed that Riko Nagase will portray the central heroine, Koharu Fuyutsuki. Directorial duties are assigned to Ryoma Kosasa, who is recognized for his previous work on titles such as Takara no Vidro. Kosasa's involvement suggests an adaptation focused on visual sensitivity and emotional depth.

Franchise Growth and Source Material History

The foundation of this expanding franchise is the light novel series published under SB Creative’s GA Bunko imprint. The first volume was released in August 2023, quickly establishing a dedicated readership. The second volume subsequently followed in August 2024.

Further expanding its reach, the novel received a manga adaptation illustrated by Hat. This manga began serialization on Square Enix’s Manga Up! platform in August 2024, with the first collected volume reaching shelves in July 2025. This timeline confirms the series’ successful transition across various publishing formats.

The international appeal of Shima’s work is also evident, as the novel has been officially licensed for an English-language release. This ensures that international readers will have access to this complex narrative centered on unseen love. The combined anime and live-action adaptations are expected to firmly establish Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky as a significant title within the romance and drama genres for the foreseeable future.