Sumiko Arai's viral hit manga Kini o Toto (The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy At All) has officially locked in its broadcast schedule. During a special presentation at New York Comic Con 2026, producers announced that the upcoming television anime adaptation will premiere on January 8, 2027, airing on Nippon TV's new Friday night programming block.
The source web manga has captivated audiences globally, accumulating over 2.25 million circulating copies and massive social media engagement. The narrative centers on high schooler Aya Osawa, an avid fan of Western rock music who finds herself drawn to the mysterious clerk working at her local CD shop. Unbeknownst to Aya, the cool, dark-clad worker is actually her quiet classmate Mitsuki Koga, setting the stage for a unique, music-infused romance and coming-of-age story.
Production Pedigree & First PV
Animation production is anchored by CloverWorks, operating under the direction of Masashi Ishihama. The creative team features series composition by Rino Yamazaki and character designs by Kanna Hirayama. Alongside previously announced leads Mariya Ise as Mitsuki Koga and Akari Kito as Aya Osawa, the project boasts an eclectic musical backdrop composed by Kosuke Noma and Takayuki "Kojiro" Sasaki, drawing direct inspiration from grunge rock aesthetics.
The newly unveiled promotional video grants fans their first proper listen to the character voices in tandem with the atmospheric instrumentation recorded across studios in Tokyo and Los Angeles. Additionally, producers lifted the veil on a robust lineup of supporting cast members rounding out the school environment.
Expanded Cast Lineup
The newly added voice actors stepping into the world of alternative music and adolescent drama include industry veteran Kenjiro Tsuda as Jo, Mitsuki's eccentric uncle. They are joined by Tasuku Hatanaka as Narita, Yurina Amami as Chizuru, Fairouz Ai as Mao, and Maiko Nomura as Kanna, bringing vibrant depth to the supporting student body.
