The anime adaptation of The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All is scheduled to premiere in Japan on January 8, 2027. The series’ official website and social media accounts released a new trailer following its presentation at New York Comic Con, confirming the release date and introducing additional cast members.
As announced earlier, Crunchyroll will stream the anime when it launches next year, making the series available to its streaming audience.
New Cast Members and Production Team Revealed
The latest announcement confirmed five additional voice cast members for the anime. Kenjiro Tsuda will voice Joe, Tasuku Hatanaka will play Megumu Narita, Yurina Amami will voice Chizuru, Fairouz Ai will play Mao, and Maiko Nomura will voice Kanna.
Masashi Ishihama is directing the series at CloverWorks. Rino Yamasaki is responsible for series composition, while Kanna Hirayama is handling character designs. The previously announced main cast includes Mariya Ise as Mitsuki Koga and Akari Kito as Aya Osawa.
The anime’s opening theme will be “Breed” by Nirvana.
Manga Background and Previous Adaptation
Created by Sumiko Arai, The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All first appeared on X, formerly known as Twitter, in 2022. The manga has been serialized online through Pixiv Comic and published in print by Kadokawa Shoten since April 2023. Four volumes have been released in Japan so far.
The series also received a drama CD adaptation in April 2024. Akari Kito voiced Aya, while Mariya Ise played Mitsuki in the audio production.
Yen Press publishes the official English-language edition of the manga.
What Is The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All About?
The story follows Aya, a fashionable and outgoing high school student with a passion for rock music. Her interest in the genre sets her apart from her peers until she meets a stylish employee at a CD shop. Dressed entirely in black and possessing an impressive knowledge of music, the mysterious employee quickly catches Aya’s attention.
Aya develops feelings for the person, unaware that the shop employee is actually Mitsuki, her female classmate. Mitsuki usually prefers to stay out of the spotlight at school, but she is well aware of Aya’s growing affection because the two sit next to each other. Worried about revealing her identity, Mitsuki struggles with the situation as she and Aya gradually begin talking more often.
With its Japanese premiere set for January 8, 2027, the anime will bring Sumiko Arai’s manga to television. Crunchyroll is confirmed as the streaming platform, while further broadcast information may be announced later.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information released through the anime’s official website and related announcements. The release date, cast and production details reflect the information currently available and may be updated if the official team announces any changes.
