Exciting news for anime fans! A brand-new trailer for ‘Tune In to the Midnight Heart’ has officially confirmed its premiere date: January 6, 2026, at 11:00 PM JST. The romantic-comedy series also offered an early listen to its captivating theme songs, with Hoshimachi Suisei performing the opening track, ‘Tsuki ni Mukatte Ute,’ and Soala closing each episode with ‘Koe no Kiseki.’
Alongside this announcement, a stunning key visual was unveiled, showcasing characters Rikka, Nene, Iko, and Shinobu engaged in their unique specialties. Adding to the buzz, Kansai Television and Fuji TV revealed that their new ‘Kaanibal!!’ anime block will also feature other highly anticipated titles, including ‘THE GHOST IN THE SHELL,’ ‘Super Psychic Policeman Chojo,’ and ‘MARRIAGETOXIN.’
Meet the Cast:
- Arisu Yamabuki: Rikuya Yasuda
- Rikka Inohana: Momoko Seto
- Nene Himekawa: Rumi Okubo
- Iko Kirino: Sayumi Suzushiro
- Shinobu Uzuki: Miku Ito
- Lemon Ando: Kana Hanazawa
Behind the scenes, a seasoned team is at the helm. Masayuki Takahashi, known for his work on ‘Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig-,’ is directing the series at studio GEKKOU. Yukie Sugawara, recognized for ‘Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again,’ is handling the series composition, while Tomoyuki Shitaya, who worked on ‘2.5 Dimensional Seduction,’ is designing the characters.
The anime is an adaptation of Masakuni Igarashi’s popular manga, which began serialization in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine in September 2023 and has already accumulated ten printed volumes. For international readers, K Manga provides simultaneous English publication, allowing fans worldwide to dive into the story.
The heartwarming premise revolves around Arisu Yamabuki, a high school student who, during lonely nights, found immense comfort in the voice of a mysterious radio host known only as ‘Apollo.’ One day, without a trace, Apollo stopped broadcasting. Years later, as a second-year high schooler, Arisu embarks on a heartfelt mission to find her, driven by something important he needs to convey. With no knowledge of her appearance or real name, his search leads him to his school’s broadcasting club. There, he encounters four unique girls, each harboring dreams of careers where their voices can shine. The central mystery remains: Who is Apollo, and how will these four aspiring voice artists’ dreams intertwine with Arisu’s quest?