The anime adaptation of Hiroshi Fukuda’s manga, Rock is a Lady’s Modesty, has unveiled a new character video and visual featuring Tina Isemi. This announcement comes as the premiere date of April 3, 2025, draws closer, exciting fans eager to see the series come to life. The anime promises a youthful rock story centered around passion and identity, set in an elite all-girls school.
New Character Introduction: Tina Isemi
Ayaka Fukuhara voices Tina Isemi, a key character in Rock is a Lady’s Modesty. Tina is a one-year senior at Sakuragokoro Girls’ Academy, also known as the “Prince of Sakuragokoro”. Despite her princely title, Tina struggles with self-confidence and seeks to change. The newly released character video and visual offer a glimpse into Tina’s personality and her role within the story.
Anime Overview
Rock is a Lady’s Modesty is based on the manga by Hiroshi Fukuda, which began serialization in Young Animal in October 2022. The story follows Ririsa Suzunomiya, a former commoner who becomes the daughter of a real estate tycoon after her mother’s remarriage. To fit in at the prestigious Sakuragokoro Girls’ Academy, Ririsa abandons her love for rock music and tries to act like a proper lady.
A Chance Encounter Rekindles a Passion
Ririsa’s passion for rock is rekindled when she meets Otoha Kurogane, a highly skilled drummer attending the same school. This meeting leads Ririsa to embrace her true emotions and dive back into the world of music, forming deep bonds with her fellow bandmates.
Production Details
- Director: Shinya Watada ( Aikatsu Stars!, The IDOLM@STER Million Live!)
- Assistant Director: Ōri Yasukawa (Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Separation, Migi & Dali)
- Series Scripts: Shogo Yasukawa (Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma, A Certain Scientific Railgun T)
- Character Designer: Risa Miyadani (Aikatsu! Planet, Wonderful Precure! The Movie!)
- Visual Director: Yasufumi Soejima (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure)
- Animation Studio: BN Pictures
- Color Key Artist: Masumi Ootsuka
- Art Director: Hirofumi Sakagami
- Art Setting: Yuichi Asami
- CG Director: Haruka Sakaguchi
- Compositing Director of Photography: Mika Watanabe
- Editing: Akari Saitō
- Sound Director: Hiromi Kikuta
- Music: Elements Garden
Cast
- Akira Sekine as Ririsa Suzunomiya
- Miyuri Shimabukuro as Otoha Kurogane
- Ayaka Fukuhara as Tina Isemi
- Natsumi Fujiwara as Tamaki Shiraya
Theme Songs
The anime will feature the opening theme song “Ready to Rock” by BAND-MAID and the ending theme song “Yume janai nara nanna no sa” (If it’s not a dream, then what is it?) by Little Glee Monster.
Premiere Date and Where to Watch
Rock is a Lady’s Modesty is set to premiere on April 3, 2025, at 11:56 PM JST on TBS and 27 of its affiliate channels in Japan. A special advance screening of the anime was held at Shinjuku Piccadilly on March 16, featuring appearances from the voice cast.
A Glimpse into the World
The main visual showcases Ririsa and her bandmates performing on the grand stairway of Sakuragokoro Girls’ Academy, highlighting the intensity and elegance of their music. The series promises a blend of youthful passion, personal identity, and the power of music to bring people together. With its talented cast and production team, Rock is a Lady’s Modesty is poised to be a must-watch anime for fans of music and coming-of-age stories.