The upcoming television anime adaptation of Enma Akiyama’s manga Noa Is My Senior, and My Friend (Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi) is scheduled to premiere in 2027. The announcement was made on Sunday through the anime’s official X account, which also revealed the first key visual and confirmed the two lead voice actors.
Rina Kawaguchi will voice Noa Saotome, an art director working at a video game company, while Tomoya Ito will play Rihito Otsuka, her easygoing colleague who prefers to conserve his energy rather than put in unnecessary effort.
The newly released key visual features Noa and Rihito sitting beside each other. Character line-art designs for both protagonists have also been unveiled for the first time.
The production team has yet to announce the exact premiere date, broadcast channels or streaming platforms for the series.
Main Cast and Production Team Revealed
Along with the lead cast announcement, the production team has confirmed several key staff members responsible for bringing the manga to television.
Shinryo Yanagi will direct the anime, while Keiichiro Ochi will handle series composition. Yumiko Yamamoto is responsible for character design, and animation production will be handled by feel.
The project was first announced in July, when a teaser visual was released. The latest reveal provides an initial look at the two main characters and offers more information about the upcoming adaptation.
What Is Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi About?
The series is an office comedy centred on Noa and Rihito, two colleagues whose relationship develops beyond their usual workplace interactions.
Rihito discovers a side of Noa that she normally keeps hidden from others. This unexpected discovery brings the two closer, leading them to develop a special friendship that continues after work.
The story explores their connection as they begin to see each other differently outside the office, forming the basis of the series’ workplace humour and character-driven narrative.
Manga Background and Anime Release Details
Noa Is My Senior, and My Friend is written and illustrated by Enma Akiyama and is published in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump magazine.
With the television adaptation set for 2027, fans now have their first look at the anime’s main characters and confirmed voice cast. Further announcements are expected to provide details about the broadcast schedule, streaming availability and exact release date.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the information provided in the anime announcement. The 2027 release window and confirmed cast and production details reflect the current announcement, while the exact premiere date, broadcast channels and streaming platforms have not yet been disclosed.
