Hottest Male Idol's Secret Revealed: 'Ren Arisugawa Is Actually a Girl' Anime Confirms December 12 Global Premiere

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Norito Asaduki’s acclaimed adult manga, Ren Arisugawa Is Actually a Girl (Arisugawa Ren tte Honto wa Onna Nanda yo ne.), has officially revealed its full details. Fans now have confirmation regarding the voice cast, the dedicated production staff, and the crucial premiere dates.

The official promotional video, recently unveiled on the anime’s website, offered a sneak peek, featuring the theme song "Boku to no Himegoto" (Our Secret), performed by Sammy. The series is scheduled to debut on the AnimeFesta platform on December 12.

In a significant move for global accessibility, the uncensored version, complete with English subtitles, will launch concurrently on OceanVeil’s streaming service. This ensures international viewers can access the mature content immediately. Following its digital premiere, the broadcast schedule begins January 4, 2025, airing on Tokyo MX and BS11.

Key Cast and Production Team

The main characters will be brought to life by Noel Kanzaki, who is cast as Momoka Hiiragi, and Konbu Ariake, who will voice Hina Sugisaki.

Leading the production is Director Sumito Sasaki at Studio Leo. Iruka Taichō is responsible for meticulously crafting the series scripts. The visual identity is established by Reina Nasu's character designs, supported by Chan Do Kim Fan, who handles both art setting and direction.

The deep roster of key talent also includes Saito as the color key artist, Shoichiro Arima serving as the compositing director of photography, Kōki Shinkai handling editing duties, and Akinori Shina overseeing the sound direction. Sound production is managed by Crocodile.

Narrative Overview

The story centers on Kyohei, a man whose primary public recognition stems from his kinship with Japan’s reigning male heartthrob, Ren Arisugawa. Their previously distant family connection is abruptly reignited when Ren unexpectedly seeks refuge at Kyohei’s residence.

It is during this sudden cohabitation that Kyohei discovers Ren’s stunning, closely guarded secret: the nation's top male celebrity is, in fact, biologically female. The anime promises a compelling blend of comedy, drama, and romance, tackling universal themes of hidden identity, the pressures of fame, and complex familial bonds.

The source material, originally serialized digitally by WWWave Corporation across 57 chapters, is also available to English-speaking readers through Coolmic. With its unique premise and a robust creative team, Ren Arisugawa Is Actually a Girl is positioned to be a highly anticipated and potentially standout offering in the adult anime space this winter season.