Production company Starry Cube has officially launched an upcoming anime adaptation portal for Kashiko Amane's popular romantic comedy web manga Houkago no Idol ni wa Himitsu ga Aru (Everyone's Darling Has a Secret). Scheduled for an April 2027 television broadcast, the project brings together an experienced creative team under animation studio Gekkou.
Creative Staff and Production Pedigree
The series is helmed by director Hikaru Satou, widely recognized for his animation direction on Lycoris Recoil. Joining him is seasoned scriptwriter Fumihiko Shimo, whose notable composition work includes Clannad, ensuring a strong emotional core for the narrative. Character designs are crafted by Azuma Tozawa, while musical composition is handled by Satoru Kousaki and the renowned production group MONACA, recognized for their distinct auditory signatures in series like Kusuriya no Hitorigoto.
Main Cast Members
The newly announced voice cast features prominent industry talent stepping into the shoes of the story's high school ensemble:
- Hiruno Hizashi voiced by Reiji Kawashima
- Rei Kuromiya voiced by Hikaru Tono
- Sakura Akai voiced by Iori Noguchi
- Sora Konno voiced by Ami Maeshima
Franchise Background
Amane initially debuted the romantic comedy concept as a preview serialization in Hakusensha's Young Animal magazine back in July 2022 before shifting to regular serialization on the Manga Park web service that September. International readers gained official access when Yen Press licensed the English edition, with physical volumes steadily gaining traction worldwide. The official website for the upcoming adaptation is now live at idol-afterschool.com.
