There’s fresh casting news for the highly anticipated TV anime series, ‘Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk’ (known in Japan as ‘Kamiina Botan, Yoeru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana’), which is based on the beloved yuri comedy manga. Acclaimed voice actor Minako Kotobuki, known for her role as Asuka Tanaka in ‘Sound! Euphonium,’ is set to join the cast as Kanade Gujyo, a first-year graduate student. Fans can look forward to seeing character art and a dedicated trailer for Kanade Gujyo, bringing this new character to life.
This exciting announcement follows previous casting news, which revealed Yoshino Aoyama as part of the ensemble. The original ‘Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk’ manga, penned by Hey, has been serialized in Akita Shoten’s ‘Champion Cross’ magazine since March 2019, with six collected volumes already published in Japan.
The anime adaptation is being brought to life by animation studio Soigne. Takashi Sakuma leads the project as director, with Shuntaro Tozawa assisting. Yoko Yonaiyama is handling the series composition, while Kou Yoshinari is responsible for the character designs, and Kana Hashiguchi is composing the music. Mark your calendars, as the series is scheduled to begin broadcasting in Japan in April 2026.
At its heart, ‘Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk’ tells the delightful story of Botan Kamiina, a first-year university student embarking on her first experiences with alcohol. She crosses paths with Ibuki Tonami, a third-year dorm supervisor who, despite her love for a good drink, prefers to enjoy it away from public eyes. Their unexpected friendship blossoms as they explore various beverages together, sharing heartwarming moments in the scenic town of Chichibu.