The official website for the television anime adaptation of Enma Akiyama's Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi (Noa Is My Senior, and My Friend) manga has delivered a wave of production updates, confirming a 2027 broadcast premiere alongside its inaugural key visual and main voice cast.
Stepping into the roles of the central dynamic duo are Rina Kawaguchi as Noa Saotome and Tomoya Itou as Rihito Ootsuka, bringing the charming office-comedy chemistry from the page to the screen. Behind the scenes, the project is taking shape at animation studio feel., with Shinsuke Yanagi steering the direction. The series composition is penned by Keiichirou Oochi, while Yumiko Yamamoto handles character designs, anchoring the adaptation with a seasoned creative pedigree.
Manga Roots & Legacy
Enma Akiyama originally launched the comedy series in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine in July 2023. The manga quickly captured reader attention, securing an 8th-place finish in the print category at the 10th Next Manga Awards. As Shueisha continues to roll out compiled volumes—with the 12th volume slated for an October release—fans can look forward to seeing how studio feel. translates Akiyama's expressive character dynamics into motion.
