Image: Erstes Schlüsselvisual des TV-Anime 'Kanojo no Tomodachi'
AMBot | 06/11/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The TV anime "Kanojo no Tomodachi" ("My Girlfriend's Friend") will premiere in October 2026. The production team announced this on June 11, 2026. At the same time, the main cast, director, and first key visual were released. The official website has also gone live.
The adaptation is based on the manga of the same name by Jyura, which has been serialized on the YanMaga Web (Kodansha) platform since May 2021 and now comprises six compiled volumes. The series has reached a total circulation of over 800,000 copies and is also published on Comic DAYS. The story revolves around high school student Takeru Hidaka, who has a girlfriend named Kaori Koga but is seduced by her best friend Tomoko Yoshioka – a morally ambiguous love triangle.
The director is Takashi Ando, who previously oversaw works such as "Inu ni Nattara Suki na Hito ni Hirowareta." The series composition and scripts are by Gokou Shiraki, with character designs by Ryuuji Iwata. Studio Quad is responsible for the animation, and the anime is produced under the Deregula label by WWWave Corporation.
The main roles are cast with three relatively new voice actors: Ryuuga Nagaike voices the protagonist Takeru Hidaka, Sayaka Hanemurasaki lends her voice to the lively Kaori Koga, and Miki Hase embodies the seductive Tomoko Yoshioka. In initial comments, the voice actors expressed their excitement. Nagaike, who is playing his first leading role ever, emphasized how much the story captivated him. Hanemurasaki described Kaori as "straightforward and full of energy," while Hase admitted to being fascinated by Tomoko's manipulative nature herself.
The first key visual shows Tomoko in close-up against a deep red background, with an intense gaze that underscores the series' seductive yet dangerous atmosphere. Director Ando spoke unusually openly about his approach: He confessed that he is not familiar with voluptuous depictions but will do his best to present the female characters appealingly.
Alongside the announcement, a giveaway started on the anime's official X account: Until June 21, 2026, participants can win exclusive, theme-related underwear by following the account and reposting the corresponding post.
With its combination of erotic drama and psychological tension, "Kanojo no Tomodachi" promises to be one of the most anticipated works of the upcoming fall season. Further details, such as a first trailer or additional cast members, are expected in the coming months.
The adaptation is based on the manga of the same name by Jyura, which has been serialized on the YanMaga Web (Kodansha) platform since May 2021 and now comprises six compiled volumes. The series has reached a total circulation of over 800,000 copies and is also published on Comic DAYS. The story revolves around high school student Takeru Hidaka, who has a girlfriend named Kaori Koga but is seduced by her best friend Tomoko Yoshioka – a morally ambiguous love triangle.
The director is Takashi Ando, who previously oversaw works such as "Inu ni Nattara Suki na Hito ni Hirowareta." The series composition and scripts are by Gokou Shiraki, with character designs by Ryuuji Iwata. Studio Quad is responsible for the animation, and the anime is produced under the Deregula label by WWWave Corporation.
The main roles are cast with three relatively new voice actors: Ryuuga Nagaike voices the protagonist Takeru Hidaka, Sayaka Hanemurasaki lends her voice to the lively Kaori Koga, and Miki Hase embodies the seductive Tomoko Yoshioka. In initial comments, the voice actors expressed their excitement. Nagaike, who is playing his first leading role ever, emphasized how much the story captivated him. Hanemurasaki described Kaori as "straightforward and full of energy," while Hase admitted to being fascinated by Tomoko's manipulative nature herself.
The first key visual shows Tomoko in close-up against a deep red background, with an intense gaze that underscores the series' seductive yet dangerous atmosphere. Director Ando spoke unusually openly about his approach: He confessed that he is not familiar with voluptuous depictions but will do his best to present the female characters appealingly.
Alongside the announcement, a giveaway started on the anime's official X account: Until June 21, 2026, participants can win exclusive, theme-related underwear by following the account and reposting the corresponding post.
With its combination of erotic drama and psychological tension, "Kanojo no Tomodachi" promises to be one of the most anticipated works of the upcoming fall season. Further details, such as a first trailer or additional cast members, are expected in the coming months.
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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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