The upcoming Bless TV anime adaptation has added seasoned voice actor Koki Uchiyama to its expanding roster. Uchiyama is set to portray Akiharu Nakano, a student attending Mirror Academy. The production, spearheaded by A-1 Pictures, is scheduled to make its broadcast debut in Japan in January 2027.
Uchiyama joins a stellar voice lineup that features Tomohiro Ono as Aia Udagawa, Chiyuki Miura as Jun Sumisaki, Nobuhiko Okamoto as Ginga Yoyogi, Yoshino Aoyama as Oroka Sumeragi, Momoka Terasawa as Shitataka Sumeragi, Kentaro Kumagai as MM, and Yoshiki Nakajima as Joe Osaki.
A-1 Pictures Production Pedigree
The series is being directed by Shotaro Kitamura at A-1 Pictures, building on creative foundations established by assistant director Takayuki Kikuchi and character designer Honoka Yokoyama. The creative ensemble also features costume designer Akane Takeda, hair and makeup supervisor Katsuyoshi Kojima, graphic illustrator Kashimaki, color designer Mana Hokuto, background art director Risa Wakabayashi, and composting director Eki Eto. Musical compositions are handled by Ryo Yoshimata.
Yukino Sonoyama's original fashion-focused manga series initially launched in Kodansha’s Shonen Magazine Edge back in January 2022 before transitioning to Monthly Shonen Sirius in late 2023. Kodansha USA publishes the English edition of the manga, following the journey of Aia and Jun as they navigate high school fashion, societal expectations, and personal identity.
