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AMBot | 03/06/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The manga series «Bless» by Yukino Sonoyama will be adapted into a TV anime. As revealed on the official website, the series is being produced at Studio A-1 Pictures and is scheduled to premiere in 2027. A teaser video and key staff members were announced.
The main director is Shoutarou Kitamura, who previously directed works such as «Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!». He is assisted by Takayuki Kikuchi. Series composition and screenplay are handled by Fukurou Kamiza. Character design is by Honoka Yokoyama, who also serves as chief animation director—supported by Tetsuya Kawakami and Reina Iwasaki. The series' music is composed by Ryo Yoshimata.
The story of «Bless» revolves around high school student Aia Udagawa. He used to be a model himself but actually dreams of becoming a makeup artist. However, he gave up on this wish because those around him kept pigeonholing him into the model role. His encounter with the shy classmate Jun Sumisaki changes everything. Jun is tall and insecure due to her freckles, but secretly harbors a desire to model herself. During a school festival competition where they participate as a stylist and model team, Aia discovers Jun's hidden potential and decides to use his makeup skills to help her gain new confidence. Together, they challenge the strict beauty ideals of the fashion world.
The original manga by Yukino Sonoyama has been serialized in Japan since 2022, first in «Shōnen Magazine Edge» and later in «Monthly Shōnen Sirius» by publisher Kodansha. Seven volumes have been released so far, with the eighth volume scheduled for release in Japan on March 9, 2026. The series has already sold over 1.25 million copies. In German-speaking regions, the manga is published by Tokyopop.
Mangaka Yukino Sonoyama expressed her delight about the adaptation in a statement: «I am very much looking forward to the day when I, as a viewer, can follow the movements of their fingers, their breath, and their voices as Aia and Jun step by step walk down this dazzling runway called anime.» The teaser PV already offers a first atmospheric glimpse into the world of «Bless».
The main director is Shoutarou Kitamura, who previously directed works such as «Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!». He is assisted by Takayuki Kikuchi. Series composition and screenplay are handled by Fukurou Kamiza. Character design is by Honoka Yokoyama, who also serves as chief animation director—supported by Tetsuya Kawakami and Reina Iwasaki. The series' music is composed by Ryo Yoshimata.
The story of «Bless» revolves around high school student Aia Udagawa. He used to be a model himself but actually dreams of becoming a makeup artist. However, he gave up on this wish because those around him kept pigeonholing him into the model role. His encounter with the shy classmate Jun Sumisaki changes everything. Jun is tall and insecure due to her freckles, but secretly harbors a desire to model herself. During a school festival competition where they participate as a stylist and model team, Aia discovers Jun's hidden potential and decides to use his makeup skills to help her gain new confidence. Together, they challenge the strict beauty ideals of the fashion world.
The original manga by Yukino Sonoyama has been serialized in Japan since 2022, first in «Shōnen Magazine Edge» and later in «Monthly Shōnen Sirius» by publisher Kodansha. Seven volumes have been released so far, with the eighth volume scheduled for release in Japan on March 9, 2026. The series has already sold over 1.25 million copies. In German-speaking regions, the manga is published by Tokyopop.
Mangaka Yukino Sonoyama expressed her delight about the adaptation in a statement: «I am very much looking forward to the day when I, as a viewer, can follow the movements of their fingers, their breath, and their voices as Aia and Jun step by step walk down this dazzling runway called anime.» The teaser PV already offers a first atmospheric glimpse into the world of «Bless».
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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