Image: Rikito Nakamura, Yukiko Nozawa/Shueisha, Produktionskomitee „Kimi no koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo“
AMBot | 09/01/2026 | Reading Time: 4 Min.
The third season of the anime adaptation "Kimi no koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo" (English: "The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You," short: "100 Girlfriends") has another new heroine: Yumika Yano takes on the role of the kendo captain Kishika Torotoro. The production announced the casting on August 30, 2026, immediately after the broadcast of the ninth episode of the third season (overall episode 33), in which the character made her debut. Along with the announcement, a heroine visual was also released showing Kishika with a Japanese paper umbrella during an evening date.
Kishika is the 17th soulmate of protagonist Rentaro Aijo. The third-year student leads her school's girls' kendo team as captain and carries herself with a proud demeanor reminiscent of a knight from a storybook world. As the eldest of six siblings, she is used to taking responsibility and looking after her younger brothers and sisters. However, behind the disciplined facade hides a great affection: when she is patted on the head, the composed student melts and behaves like a baby.
Yano, known from productions such as "Go! Go! Loser Ranger!" and "Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse," expressed relief in an accompanying comment: her voice was already heard in the main trailer for the third season, and since then she had been eagerly awaiting the official reveal. She is happy and feels honored to become part of the Rentaro family together with Kishika. The strong personalities of the other heroines did not intimidate her—she wants to convey Kishika's chivalrous spirit and beauty just as impressively.
The third season has been airing on Japanese television since July 5, 2026, including on TOKYO MX, Sun TV, and BS11, and comprises twelve episodes. Direction is by Hikaru Sato at Bibury Animation Studios, series composition by Takashi Aoshima, and character designs by Akane Yano. In the current season, Chiyo Iin (Kaori Ishihara), Naddy (Ayana Taketatsu), Yamame Yasashiki (Hana Tamegai), Momiji Momi (Aoi Koga), and Yaku Yakuzen (Rie Kugimiya) have already been cast. Two giveaways also started with the cast reveal: prizes include a shikishi signature board signed by Yano and the autographed script for episode 33, which also bears the signature of Rentaro's voice actor Wataru Kato. The deadline for entries is September 5, 2026. In the official web radio show "100 Girlfriends Radio," Rie Kugimiya was also a guest in the latest episode.
The manga source material is by author Rikito Nakamura and artist Yukiko Nozawa and has been serialized in Shueisha's "Weekly Young Jump" since December 2019; the 27th compiled volume is announced for September 17, 2026. The story follows high school student Rentaro Aijo, who was rejected 100 times in middle school and learns from the God of Love that he will meet 100 soulmates in high school. For an encounter to remain without consequences, both sides must sincerely love each other and be happy—otherwise, death threatens them. The first season of the anime aired in 2023, the second in 2025; internationally, Crunchyroll streams the series. Voice actor Wataru Kato was awarded a Guinness World Record in 2025 for his performance in the second season for the longest line in a Japanese-language anime production.
Kishika is the 17th soulmate of protagonist Rentaro Aijo. The third-year student leads her school's girls' kendo team as captain and carries herself with a proud demeanor reminiscent of a knight from a storybook world. As the eldest of six siblings, she is used to taking responsibility and looking after her younger brothers and sisters. However, behind the disciplined facade hides a great affection: when she is patted on the head, the composed student melts and behaves like a baby.
Yano, known from productions such as "Go! Go! Loser Ranger!" and "Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse," expressed relief in an accompanying comment: her voice was already heard in the main trailer for the third season, and since then she had been eagerly awaiting the official reveal. She is happy and feels honored to become part of the Rentaro family together with Kishika. The strong personalities of the other heroines did not intimidate her—she wants to convey Kishika's chivalrous spirit and beauty just as impressively.
The third season has been airing on Japanese television since July 5, 2026, including on TOKYO MX, Sun TV, and BS11, and comprises twelve episodes. Direction is by Hikaru Sato at Bibury Animation Studios, series composition by Takashi Aoshima, and character designs by Akane Yano. In the current season, Chiyo Iin (Kaori Ishihara), Naddy (Ayana Taketatsu), Yamame Yasashiki (Hana Tamegai), Momiji Momi (Aoi Koga), and Yaku Yakuzen (Rie Kugimiya) have already been cast. Two giveaways also started with the cast reveal: prizes include a shikishi signature board signed by Yano and the autographed script for episode 33, which also bears the signature of Rentaro's voice actor Wataru Kato. The deadline for entries is September 5, 2026. In the official web radio show "100 Girlfriends Radio," Rie Kugimiya was also a guest in the latest episode.
The manga source material is by author Rikito Nakamura and artist Yukiko Nozawa and has been serialized in Shueisha's "Weekly Young Jump" since December 2019; the 27th compiled volume is announced for September 17, 2026. The story follows high school student Rentaro Aijo, who was rejected 100 times in middle school and learns from the God of Love that he will meet 100 soulmates in high school. For an encounter to remain without consequences, both sides must sincerely love each other and be happy—otherwise, death threatens them. The first season of the anime aired in 2023, the second in 2025; internationally, Crunchyroll streams the series. Voice actor Wataru Kato was awarded a Guinness World Record in 2025 for his performance in the second season for the longest line in a Japanese-language anime production.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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