The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kyuu Takahata and Yuuji Kaba's romantic comedy manga, Kakunaru Ue wa (Now That We Draw), has just dropped exciting new details. Fans can look forward to additional staff announcements, a fresh character visual, and the very first promotional video, all revealed on Thursday. Mark your calendars, as the series is set to premiere in January 2027.
Anticipation Builds for January 2027 Premiere
The upcoming anime promises to bring the beloved romantic comedy to life, with its debut scheduled for January 2027. This gives fans plenty of time to catch up on the manga or re-read their favorite chapters in preparation for the animated experience. The production is handled by ROLL2, with Shunsuke Ishikawa, known for his work on Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, taking the director's helm.
Expanded Staff Roster Revealed
A comprehensive list of new staff members has been unveiled, showcasing the talent behind the visual and auditory aspects of the series. Each member brings a wealth of experience from various notable anime productions:
- Sub-character Design: Momoka Izumi, who served as an animation director for Yofukashi no Uta.
- Color Design: Yurie Matsuura, recognized for her work on Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai.
- Art Director: Arei Saiga, previously involved with background art for Kabushikigaisha Magi-Lumière.
- Director of Photography: Hayato Kifune (EOTA), with credits including Nippon Sangoku.
- 3DCG: Masashi Watanabe, who contributed to Akebi-chan no Sailor-fuku.
- Editing: Mai Hasegawa (editz), known for her work on Blue Lock.
- Sound Director: Fumiyuki Gou, whose past projects include Tomodachi no Imouto ga Ore ni dake Uzai.
- Sound Effects: Ryuuta Nakahara, bringing experience from Jingai Kyoushitsu no Ningengirai Kyoushi.
- Music: Yoshiaki Miura, composing the score for the series.
These additions join the previously announced core creative team:
- Series Composition and Script: Deko Akao (Witch Watch)
- Character Design: Hiromi Nakagawa (Shiro Seijo to Kuro Bokushi)
First Promotional Video and Character Visual Released
Fans got their first animated glimpse of Kakunaru Ue wa through the newly released promotional video. This PV, along with a striking character visual, offers an exciting preview of the anime's artistic direction and the characters that will soon grace our screens. The reveal gives a taste of the animation quality and character interpretations, building anticipation for the full series.
The Manga Phenomenon: Kakunaru Ue wa
Kakunaru Ue wa, also known as Now That We Draw, is a romantic comedy manga created by Kyuu Takahata and Yuuji Kaba. The series began its serialization in Young Animal in February 2023 and has quickly captivated readers with its charming story. Publisher Hakusensha released the seventh volume on April 28, with the eighth volume following on September 29, demonstrating the manga's steady popularity.
For international readers, Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the manga for English release in September 2024. The English edition's fifth volume was published on July 28, and the sixth volume is already planned for a December 22 release. This ensures that fans worldwide can follow the romantic escapades and artistic journeys of the characters.
The steady release schedule of both the original Japanese and English manga volumes indicates a strong and growing fanbase, setting a solid foundation for the upcoming anime adaptation. With a talented team now fully revealed and the first look already available, the journey to January 2027 is certainly one to look forward to for all anime and manga enthusiasts.
