'Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta' Reveals Additional Cast, Ending Theme, Second Promo

New Anime Series "I Became Friends with the Second Cutest Girl in the Class" Announces Additional Cast and Premiere Date
The upcoming television anime adaptation of Takata's light novel, "I Became Friends with the Second Cutest Girl in the Class," has unveiled exciting new details for fans eagerly awaiting its premiere. The official website recently updated with a second key visual, a promotional video, additional cast members, and the ending theme song. The series is set to debut on April 7th, promising a delightful romantic comedy experience.
Premiere Date and Broadcast Information
Mark your calendars The anime will first air on Tokyo MX at 11:30 p.m. on April 7th. Following the initial broadcast, it will also be available on KTV and BS Asahi, ensuring a wide audience can enjoy the series.
Newly Announced Cast Members
Several talented voice actors have joined the cast, adding depth to the characters and their interactions.
- Masaki Maehara: Voiced by Yuuko Kaida, known for her roles in "Gintama."
- Sora Asanagi: Voiced by Shizuka Itou, recognized for her work in "High School DxD."
- Miki Yagisawa: Voiced by Minami Tsuda, familiar to audiences from "Citrus."
Ending Theme Song
Singer-songwriter Koresawa will perform the ending theme song, titled "Zutto 1-ban ni Shite ne." A preview of the song is featured in the newly released promotional video, giving viewers a taste of the series' musical style.
Production Team
The anime is being directed by Hideki Tachibana, who previously worked on "Busou Shoujo Machiavellianism." Takumi Shibata, an episode director from "Little Witch Academia," is serving as the assistant director. Keiichirou Oochi, known for his work on "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax," is handling the series composition and script. Shouko Takimoto, recognized for her character designs in "Are You the Only One Who Loves Me," is designing the characters for this series as well. The music is being composed by Ruka Kawada, Shuuhei Mutsuki, and Yayoi Sekimukai, adding their expertise to the anime's soundscape.
Light Novel and Manga Information
Takata began writing the romantic comedy novel on the Kakuyomu website in November 2020. Kadokawa began publishing the series under its Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko imprint with illustrations by Tom Osabe in December 2021. The eighth volume was released on October 1st, and the ninth volume is scheduled to be released on April 1st. A manga adaptation by Rin Ono began serialization on the Alive+ web magazine in July 2022. Kadokawa published the seventh volume in December 2025. Yen Press has licensed the manga adaptation in English, with the second volume published in November 2025 and the third volume planned for release on June 23.