The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of Iwatobineko’s manga, The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife (Tōmei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fūfu ni Naru Futari), has officially been delayed from its initially planned 2025 premiere to 2026. This announcement was made alongside the release of a new teaser trailer, which also revealed the main cast and staff for the series.
Overview of the Delay
The delay to 2026 was confirmed by the official staff of the anime on Thursday, July 10, 2025, through a teaser promotional video and updates on the official website and X (formerly Twitter) account. While the series was originally slated for a 2025 debut, the new broadcast schedule indicates it will now premiere sometime in 2026, with a detailed broadcast schedule yet to be revealed.
Anime Details and Production
The The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife anime is based on a heartwarming and emotionally stirring romantic comedy manga by Iwatobineko. The manga originally began as a webcomic on the author’s Twitter account in March 2021 before being serialized by Futabasha on the Pixiv Comic website. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the manga in English.
The anime is being directed by Mitsuho Seta, who is also overseeing the series scripts. Project No.9 is handling the animation, with Kairi Unabara responsible for character designs. Ruka Kawada is composing the music, and Nozomi Nakatani is the sound director.
Main Cast
The newly revealed main cast members for the anime include:
- Akira Tounome: Voiced by Yohei Azakami.
- Shizuka Yakou: Voiced by Yuka Nukui.
Story Premise
The narrative of The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife centers on Yakou Shizuka, a quiet and bashful blind woman who works at a detective agency. Her boss, Akira Tounome, possesses the unique ability to be invisible. While his invisibility is perfect for detective work, it proves ineffective against Yakou, who, despite being blind, is always aware of his presence. Charmed by her ability to sense him, Tounome becomes determined to win her affection, leading to a captivating and tender office romance. Yakou’s quirky coworkers, including a contrarian human man and a sisterly beastwoman, observe their budding relationship.
