Get ready for more exciting news regarding the upcoming TV anime adaptation of the beloved yuri comedy manga, *Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk* (known in Japan as *Kamiina Botan, Yoeru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana*). The production team has just unveiled a new addition to its stellar cast! Talented voice actor Maki Kawase, known for her role as Akira Ogata in *My Dress Up Darling*, will be lending her voice to the character of Chang Chin-lan, an energetic exchange student from Taiwan. Fans can look forward to new character art and a dedicated trailer showcasing her role. This announcement follows the earlier news that Miyu Tomita also joined the cast.
The original manga, penned by Hey, is serialized in Akita Shoten’s *Champion Cross* magazine and has already released six collected volumes in Japan since its serialization began in March 2019. Leading the creative team for the *Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk* TV anime is Takashi Sakuma, directing at the animation studio Soigne. He is joined by assistant director Shuntaro Tozawa, with series composition by Yoko Yonaiyama, character designs by Kou Yoshinari, and music composed by Kana Hashiguchi. Mark your calendars, as the series is set to begin broadcasting in Japan in April 2026.
The heartwarming story centers around Botan Kamiina, a first-year university student, who experiences the world of alcohol for the very first time. Her guide on this journey is her dorm supervisor, Ibuki Tonami, a third-year student who enjoys a good drink but prefers to keep her imbibing private. As they explore various beverages and forge a bond, their adventures unfold in the charming city of Chichibu.