The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of Takuya Shinjō’s manga, Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun (Don’t Touch, Kotesashi), is set to premiere in October 2025. The official website has revealed the main cast, staff, and a key visual, exciting fans for the upcoming series.
A Unique Premise
Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun is a romantic comedy manga that revolves around Kōyō Kotesashi, a young man with exceptional massage skills who dreams of becoming a sports doctor. To achieve his goal and secure a scholarship, he enrolls at Seiwa University High School, renowned for its athletic programs. Due to his family’s financial situation, Kotesashi takes on a live-in job as a dorm manager. However, the dorm is inhabited by a group of unique and talented female athletes, leading to a series of comical and heartwarming interactions as he cares for their physical and mental well-being.
The manga began serialization in Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket in May 2021 and has since garnered a dedicated following. As of March 2025, eleven volumes have been published.
The Talented Cast
The anime adaptation boasts a stellar cast, bringing the beloved characters to life:
- Rikuya Yasuda as Kōyō Kotesashi: The protagonist with exceptional massage skills and aspirations of becoming a sports doctor.
- Hina Suguta as Aroma Kusunoki: One of the female athletes residing in the dorm.
- Yū Serizawa as Aoba Kitahara: Another prominent female athlete in the story.
- Saya Aizawa as Izumi Sumiyoshi: A key character among the female athletes.
- Manatsu Murakami as Chiyo Sayamagaoka: Another of the unique female athletes under Kotesashi’s care.
- Ruriko Aoki as Miyuki Hongō: A notable character within the dormitory setting.
The Creative Team
The anime is being brought to life by a talented team of creatives:
- Director: Hisashi Saito (I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!?, Fantasista Doll)
- Series Scripts: Hagane Shirakigo (name romanization not confirmed)
- Character Design: Ryūsuke Tsukamoto (The Apothecary Diaries, Protocol: Rain animation director)
- Music: Chihiro Endō
- Animation Studio: Quad
- Production: Deregula (WWWave Corporation)
- Color Design: Daiki Ura
- Art Director: Makoto Shiraishi
- Compositing Director of Photography: Makoto Tōgō
- Editing: Jun’ichi Masunaga
- Sound Director: Kōhei Yoshida
Story Synopsis
Koyo Kotesashi dreams of becoming a sports doctor. To get a scholarship to medical school, he enrolls at Seiwa University Affiliated High School, known for its athletic prowess. Coming from a poor family, Koyo takes a live-in job at the school’s dormitory to cover his expenses. However, he soon finds himself surrounded by a group of highly talented yet quirky female athletes. His role? Managing the dorm while also tending to their physical and mental well-being.
Production Details
The anime adaptation was announced on March 4, 2025, by WWWave Corporation’s Deregula label, which aims to produce “unrestricted” works. Takuya Shinjo, the author of the manga, released a commemorative illustration and comment expressing his excitement for the anime adaptation.
Manga Background
Takuya Shinjo began serializing the Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun manga in May 2021 on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket service. The series has been compiled into eleven tankōbon volumes as of March 2025.
Where to Watch
Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun is scheduled to premiere in October 2025. The series will be available on various streaming platforms.
With its charming characters, engaging storyline, and talented cast and staff, Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun is poised to be a hit anime series in the Fall 2025 season.
