Get ready for a heartwarming and hilariously complicated romance! The much-anticipated anime adaptation of Shinya Misu’s popular manga, “You Can’t Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!” (or “Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai” in Japanese), has officially announced its grand television broadcast premiere window for January 2026.
Ahead of its exciting first episode premiere this weekend at New York Comic Con, fans also received the thrilling news of who will be lending their voice to the dynamic and sporty character, Haru Hinata. The short-haired Haru, who also received her own vibrant character visual, will be brought to life by Yuuki Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is a rising talent, recognized for her role as Saori Fujiwara in “Love All Play,” and for contributing her voice to various other beloved series such as “One Piece,” “Dragon Ball DAIMA,” and “The Apothecary Diaries.”
For those unfamiliar, the original “You Can’t Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!” manga has been captivating readers in Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket digital publication since March 2022. This charming story is being animated by the esteemed Tezuka Productions, promising a high-quality adaptation.
Fans worldwide will be able to join in the fun, as Crunchyroll is set to stream the series as it airs, following its special pre-broadcast debut at New York Comic Con. So, prepare for a delightful viewing experience!
What’s the story all about? Imagine Eeyuu, a high school boy, caught in a delightful predicament. His two childhood friends, Shio and Akari, are not just classmates – they’re incredibly charming! While they might not realize it, Eeyuu is now seeing them in a whole new, slightly more-than-friendly light. The thought of them discovering his growing romantic feelings is utterly mortifying!
But Eeyuu isn’t the only one with secrets. His two childhood companions also harbor their own hidden thoughts and feelings, adding layers of intrigue to this already tantalizing situation. It’s a sweet, wonderfully complicated, and slightly twisted love triangle that proves: sometimes, childhood friends truly are the best… and the most difficult when romance sparks!