The upcoming series is based on Jun Wakatsuki’s manga and will air on six TV Tokyo network stations. The announcement includes its first teaser trailer, key visual, voice cast and production team.
A New Idol Romance Anime Takes Shape
The story follows Mizuki Natsuno, the least popular member of the famous idol group Melty Strawberry. Despite being part of a nationally recognised group, Mizuki struggles to attract fans and receives very little attention.
Her biggest supporter is Koichi Okuta, a devoted fan who promises to help her become the group’s centre idol. Mizuki makes an unusual promise in return: if Koichi succeeds in making her the centre, she will marry him.
Main Voice Cast Revealed
The production team has confirmed four leading voice actors:
- Haruna Mikawa as Mizuki Natsuno
- Taihi Kimura as Koichi Okuta
- Mai Kanno as Awayuki Shiroi
- Yukari Anzai as Hatsune Fukuba
Production Team and Music
Seiji Kishi will direct the anime at TEAM TillDawn. Yuko Kakihara is handling series composition, while Kazuaki Morita is responsible for character designs.
Singer-songwriter Yuika will perform the opening theme, titled “Nanimono demo nakatta Watashi dakara”, which is also featured in the newly released teaser.
The anime’s official premiere date has not yet been announced. The latest announcement has increased interest in the series among fans of idol-themed romantic comedies.
