Highly Anticipated Rom-Com Anime 'Osananajimi to wa Love Comedy ni Naranai' Confirms January 2026 Premiere, Unveiling Full Staff and Star-Studded Cast

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Shinya Misu’s popular romantic comedy manga, Osananajimi to wa Love Comedy ni Naranai, often translated as You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!, has revealed comprehensive production details. This major announcement, released on Monday, November 10, 2025, confirmed the core production staff, the full main voice cast, and the title of the ending theme, generating significant excitement among the global fanbase.

Key Production Staff and Studio

Leading the animation effort is Studio Tezuka Productions. Directing the project is the celebrated Satoshi Kuwabara, known for his extensive work on successful titles such as Black Jack, The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses, and The Quintessential Quintuplets. Kuwabara’s proven expertise in both complex narratives and romantic comedy dynamics suggests a high-quality adaptation.

Handling the crucial series composition and scripting are Mitsutaka Hirota, who contributed to hits like Edens Zero and Rent-A-Girlfriend, and Mayumi Morita, whose credits include Black Jack and The Quintessential Quintuplets. The visual identity of the series is established by Character Designer Reina Iwasaki, recognized for her distinct style in The Dawn of the Witch and VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream.

Further bolstering the production team are Masami Saitou (Art Director), Yumi Aburaya (Color Design), Toshiya Kimura (Director of Photography), Wataru Uchida (Editor), and Satoshi Motoyama (Sound Director). Sound production is managed by Bit grooove promotion.

Main Voice Cast and Theme Song

The ensemble voice cast features Takehiro Urao in the leading role as the protagonist, Yonosuke Sakai. The main heroines are voiced by Rin Kusumi as Shio Minamo, Yuu Serizawa as Akari Hiodoshi, Sae Hiratsuka as Runa Tsukumi, and Yuuki Yamamoto as Haru Hinata.

Setting the tone for the conclusion of each episode, the ending theme song, Amanojaku, will be performed by the acclaimed singer-songwriter Hikari Codama, who is also recognized for her musical contributions to Kanojo mo Kanojo.

Premiere Details and Manga Background

The anime is officially scheduled for a January 2026 premiere, broadcasting across major Japanese networks including TV Tokyo, AT-X, and BS Nippon TV. International audiences will have the opportunity to stream the series exclusively via Crunchyroll.

Shinya Misu’s original manga began serialization on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket website in March 2022. As of November 7, 2025, the series has accumulated 18 published volumes, demonstrating its sustained popularity.

The narrative centers on high schooler Eeyuu, whose life becomes complicated when his two lifelong friends, Shio and Akari, suddenly become objects of romantic interest. Despite their apparent lack of reciprocal romantic feelings, Eeyuu is thrown into turmoil, desperately attempting to keep his burgeoning affections secret to avoid awkwardness and preserve their cherished friendship. The story promises deeper layers of complexity, however, as it is hinted that both Shio and Akari are concealing secrets of their own, ensuring a nuanced and engaging exploration of complex friendships navigating the challenges of first love.