The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Hiromu and raemz’s popular light novel series, Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle (also known as Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka), has released a new “voice trailer,” offering fans a first listen to the main characters and setting its premiere for October 2025. This latest video follows an earlier “ultra teaser” trailer, further building anticipation for the romantic comedy’s television debut.
Teaser Trailer Highlights Characters and Atmosphere
The recently unveiled “voice trailer” provides a glimpse into the anime’s world, showcasing the main characters and the overall atmosphere of the series. It is described as the first promotional video featuring character voices, and REMOW has made it available with English, Mexican Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles. An earlier “ultra teaser” trailer was also released, previewing the show’s general mood.
Key Staff and Studio Revealed
The production of Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle is being handled by Studio feel., known for its work on various anime titles.
The main staff confirmed for the anime includes:
- Director: Yuji Tokuno (known for episode direction on Oshi no Ko and storyboard work on Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2)
- Series Composition: Naruhisa Arakawa (who worked on More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers)
- Script: Hiromu (the original author) and Naruhisa Arakawa
- Character Design: Sumie Kinoshita (credited for A Sister’s All You Need.)
Main Cast Bringing Characters to Life
The voice cast for the main characters has also been announced, featuring a lineup of talented voice actors:
- Saku Chitose: Voiced by Shogo Sakata
- Yuko Hiiragi: Voiced by Manaka Iwami
- Yua Uchida: Voiced by Hina Yomiya
- Yuzuki Nanase: Voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa
- Haru Aomi: Voiced by Rumi Okubo
- Asuka Nishino: Voiced by Chika Anzai
Series Background and Plot
Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle is based on the light novel series written by Hiromu and illustrated by raemz, which first began publication in June 2019 under Shogakukan’s Gagaga Bunko imprint. As of August 2024, nine main volumes and one short story collection have been released. Yen Press publishes the official English version of the light novel series.
The story revolves around Saku Chitose, who is described as the most popular kid in his high school, possessing high-level studies, athletics, and communication skills. Despite his seemingly perfect life and attractive group of friends, his world takes an unexpected turn when a teacher asks for his help in convincing a withdrawn student to return to school. The narrative is an emotional coming-of-age story set in Fukui prefecture. A manga adaptation by Bobcat was also serialized from April 2020 to February 2025.
