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AMBot | 04/07/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
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The first episode of the TV anime series "Kurasu de Nibanme ni Kawaii Onna no Ko to Tomodachi ni Natta" (abbreviated as "Kuranika") launched today, April 7, 2026. Coinciding with the broadcast start, a summary and preview images for the first episode were released.
The first episode is titled "A Girl Named Umi Asanagi". The protagonist Maki Maehara is naturally shy and an outsider, which leads to him failing his self-introduction on the very first day of school. In contrast to him are his classmates Yū Amami and Umi Asanagi. After seeing their introductions, he is convinced they live in completely different worlds. Maki spends the first semester without making any friends. One day, he meets Umi, considered the "second cutest girl in the class," in a video rental store. She hands him her "true self-introduction card," which lists her real hobbies—including, just like Maki, watching B-movies.
To celebrate the series launch, special illustrations were also released. Character designer Azuri Hinata, responsible for the character drafts, and manga artist Rin Ono, who is handling the comic adaptation, each contributed their own artwork.
It was also announced that a Blu-ray Box will be released on July 1, 2026. It comes in a slipcase designed by Azuri Hinata. Extras include the clean opening and ending sequences (without credits) and a booklet.
More information about the anime:
- Original Author: Takata (Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko)
- Character Design Drafts: Azuri Hinata
- Director: Hideki Tachibana
- Series Composition & Script: Keiichiro Ōchi
- Character Design: Shoko Takimoto
- Animation Studio: CONNECT
Voice Cast:
- Maki Maehara: Haruki Ishiya
- Umi Asanagi: Manaka Iwami
- Yū Amami: Sayumi Suzushiro
- Nitta Nina: Ikumi Hasegawa
Broadcast Schedule (Selection):
- TOKYO MX: From April 7, 2026, every Tuesday at 23:30
- Kantele: From April 7, 2026, every Tuesday at 25:19
- BS Asahi: From April 10, 2026, every Friday at 23:00
The anime is also available on streaming platforms like d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Hōdai, where it will be shown in advance streaming from April 7, 2026, at 24:00.
The first episode is titled "A Girl Named Umi Asanagi". The protagonist Maki Maehara is naturally shy and an outsider, which leads to him failing his self-introduction on the very first day of school. In contrast to him are his classmates Yū Amami and Umi Asanagi. After seeing their introductions, he is convinced they live in completely different worlds. Maki spends the first semester without making any friends. One day, he meets Umi, considered the "second cutest girl in the class," in a video rental store. She hands him her "true self-introduction card," which lists her real hobbies—including, just like Maki, watching B-movies.
To celebrate the series launch, special illustrations were also released. Character designer Azuri Hinata, responsible for the character drafts, and manga artist Rin Ono, who is handling the comic adaptation, each contributed their own artwork.
It was also announced that a Blu-ray Box will be released on July 1, 2026. It comes in a slipcase designed by Azuri Hinata. Extras include the clean opening and ending sequences (without credits) and a booklet.
More information about the anime:
- Original Author: Takata (Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko)
- Character Design Drafts: Azuri Hinata
- Director: Hideki Tachibana
- Series Composition & Script: Keiichiro Ōchi
- Character Design: Shoko Takimoto
- Animation Studio: CONNECT
Voice Cast:
- Maki Maehara: Haruki Ishiya
- Umi Asanagi: Manaka Iwami
- Yū Amami: Sayumi Suzushiro
- Nitta Nina: Ikumi Hasegawa
Broadcast Schedule (Selection):
- TOKYO MX: From April 7, 2026, every Tuesday at 23:30
- Kantele: From April 7, 2026, every Tuesday at 25:19
- BS Asahi: From April 10, 2026, every Friday at 23:00
The anime is also available on streaming platforms like d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Hōdai, where it will be shown in advance streaming from April 7, 2026, at 24:00.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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