The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Mamakari’s romantic comedy manga, Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love! (Debu to Love to Ayamachi to!), released its first promotional video, key visual, main cast, staff, and ending theme song artist on Friday, announcing an October 6 premiere date. The series is set to air at 11:00 p.m. JST on Tokyo MX, followed by Sun TV, BS Fuji, and ABC TV.
Star-Studded Cast Brings Characters to Life
The anime’s lead roles feature a pair of well-known voice actors. Aya Endo, known for her roles in series such as Dakara Boku wa, H ga Dekinai., will voice Yumeko Koda. Joining her is Yuma Uchida, recognized for his work in Grand Blue, who will portray Keisuke Yuki. In addition to his voice acting role, Uchida will also perform the anime’s ending theme.
Talented Staff Helming the Production
The animation studio Marvy Jack is producing the Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love! anime. Leading the production as director is Kazuomi Koga, known for his work on Rent-A-Girlfriend. Aya Watatane is handling both the series composition and scriptwriting, building on her experience with the live-action Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love adaptation. Atsuko Takahashi serves as the character designer and is also one of the chief animation directors, alongside Kyoko Kametani and Izumi Yamanaka.
The full list of confirmed staff includes:
- Director: Kazuomi Koga
- Series Composition & Scriptwriter: Aya Watatane
- Character Designs: Atsuko Takahashi
- Chief Animation Directors: Atsuko Takahashi, Kyoko Kametani, Izumi Yamanaka
- Art Director: Masakazu Miyake
- Color Designer: Haruko Nobori
- Director of Photography: Katsuaki Kamata
- Editor: Megumi Uchida
- Sound Director: Hiroki Nishiyama
- Sound Effects: Ryuta Nakahara
- Music Composers: Satoshi Hono and Kaori Nakano
- Music Production: AQUA ARIS
- Animation Production: Marvy Jack
Ending Theme Revealed
The ending theme song for Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love! will be “Watashi de Yokatta!!!” (I’m Glad It’s Me!!!), performed by Yuma Uchida, who also voices the character Keisuke Yuki.
Manga’s Premise and Previous Adaptations
The anime is based on Mamakari’s romantic comedy manga, Debu to Love to Ayamachi to!, which began serialization in NTT Solmare’s digital magazine Koisuru Soirée in September 2019. MangaPlaza digitally publishes an official English version of the manga.
The story revolves around Yumeko Koda, a woman plagued by self-consciousness and complexes. After a terrible accident, Yumeko wakes up a completely transformed person with a newfound, hyper-positive attitude. This 180-degree change not only surprises those around her but also begins to positively impact her surroundings, helping her and others confront their worries and complexes. The narrative is described as a frenzied romantic comedy that includes elements of love, work, friendship, and even an attempted murder case.
Prior to the anime, the manga inspired a live-action drama adaptation that aired from November to December 2022. The anime adaptation was first announced in November 2023.
