Gamers! Creator’s New Rom-Com Anime ‘My Crush’s Crush’ Sets April 2027 Premiere

Fans of tangled romantic comedies have a new series to circle on their spring calendars. The official production committee for the television anime adaptation of My Crush’s Crush (Boku no Suki na Hito ga Suki na Hito) has released a brand-new teaser trailer and promotional visual, confirming that the series will premiere in April 2027 during the spring anime season.

Penned by Sekina Aoi, the acclaimed author behind the beloved gaming comedy Gamers! and Seitokai no Ichizon , and illustrated by Ryo Tsuzura, the series brings a classic chain of unrequited love and awkward misunderstandings to television. Alongside the teaser footage, the production revealed its primary animation studio, creative staff, and leading voice cast.

Production Studio and Creative Team

Animation production for My Crush’s Crush is handled by project No.9, a studio well-versed in modern romantic comedies and school dramas, having previously produced Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, and Higehiro.

The core creative staff leading the adaptation includes several veteran rom-com specialists:

• Director: Kazuomi Koga, recognized for directing Rent-a-Girlfriend and Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible.
• Series Composition: Yoriko Tomita, celebrated for scripting My Dress-Up Darling and The Elusive Samurai.
• Character Designer: Takayuki Noguchi, returning to project No.9 after designing characters for The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten and Ro-Kyu-Bu!.
• Music Composer: Rina Tayama.
• Animation Studio: project No.9.

Main Voice Cast and Characters

The promotional announcement confirmed the three central voice actors bringing the tangled love polygon to life:

• Sora Akizuki: Voiced by Gakuto Kajiwara (Black Clover, Fire Force), playing the earnest protagonist whose confession sets off a chain reaction.
• Asahi Suzukaze: Voiced by Haruna Mikawa, portraying the cool yet mysterious president of the school’s Clinical Trials Club.
• Miya Fuwa: Voiced by Nene Hieda (Tomozaki-kun, Skeleton Knight in Another World), voicing Sora’s initial crush who harbors feelings for Asahi.

Manga Origins and Romantic Comedy Premise

Written by Sekina Aoi with art by Ryo Tsuzura, My Crush’s Crush began serialization in Hakusensha’s Young Animal ZERO magazine in November 2022, compiling seven collected volumes in Japan ahead of the anime reveal. English-language publisher Yen Press has also licensed the manga for North American distribution.

True to Aoi’s signature style in Gamers!, the plot thrives on escalating romantic complications:

• The Rejection: When high schooler Sora Akizuki finally musters the courage to confess his feelings to Miya Fuwa, he is rejected on the spot.
• The Twist: Sora quickly discovers that Miya is head over heels for Asahi Suzukaze, the enigmatic president of the school’s Clinical Trials Club.
• The Chain Reaction: Determined to learn more about his rival and understand why Miya likes her, Sora joins the club himself, only to uncover that Asahi is secretly nursing a crush of her own on someone else entirely.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When does the My Crush’s Crush anime premiere?

The television anime adaptation of My Crush’s Crush (Boku no Suki na Hito ga Suki na Hito) is scheduled to premiere in April 2027 during the spring anime season.

Which studio is animating My Crush’s Crush?

Animation production is handled by project No.9, directed by Kazuomi Koga with scripts by Yoriko Tomita.

Who wrote the original My Crush’s Crush manga?

The manga is written by Sekina Aoi, best known as the creator of Gamers!, and illustrated by Ryo Tsuzura.

Where can I read the My Crush’s Crush manga in English?

Yen Press has officially licensed the manga for English release following its serialization in Hakusensha’s Young Animal ZERO.