Prepare to fall in love with the upcoming TV anime adaptation of the delightful romantic comedy manga, *Isshiki-san wa Koi o Shiritai* (translated as ‘Ms. Isshiki Wants to Know About Love’). Fans received their first major update today, with the reveal of the series’ main staff and a stunning teaser visual showcasing the main character, Rinna Miliford Isshiki. While an official release date has not yet been announced, this initial glimpse has certainly sparked excitement!
The original *Isshiki-san wa Koi o Shiritai* manga, a spiritual successor or reboot to *Rinna Keibu wa Kokyu ga Dekinai*, is serialized by Ayune Araragi in Kadokawa’s *Monthly Shonen Ace* magazine.
Bringing this beloved story to the screen is an impressive team: Kazuya Komai is set to direct the TV anime at the animation studio Sakura Create. Deko Akao will be handling the series composition, ensuring the narrative flows perfectly, while Shohei Hamaguchi is responsible for the character designs, promising visually appealing and faithful renditions of our favorite characters.
So, what’s the story all about? Imagine a serious young woman, Inspector Isshiki, who knows absolutely nothing about the complexities of love, suddenly taking on the ultimate challenge: faking a romantic relationship! Respected by all her colleagues, Isshiki-san finds herself increasingly flustered and struggling whenever she’s around a particular individual – Detective Rokutanda. After a surprising realization about the cause of her difficulties, she devises a rather unconventional solution: she decides to enter into a fake coupling with Detective Rokutanda. But as we all know, matters of the heart rarely go according to plan, especially when love itself is a mystery to uncover…