Rikuya Yasuda has been officially announced as the voice of protagonist Arisu Yamabuki in the upcoming anime adaptation of Masakuni Igarashi’s romantic comedy manga, Tune into the Midnight Heart (Mayonaka Heart Tune). The series is slated to premiere in 2026, with a promotional video featuring Yasuda and key staff members having already been streamed.
Yasuda Takes Lead Role as Arisu Yamabuki
The announcement solidifies Rikuya Yasuda’s position in a leading role for the anticipated 2026 anime. Yasuda will portray Arisu Yamabuki, a high school sophomore dedicated to finding a mysterious radio host known only as “Apollo,” whose broadcasts provided him solace before abruptly ceasing. His search leads him to his school’s broadcasting club, where he encounters four girls, each with vocal aspirations of their own.
Yasuda is known for his previous roles, including Taishi Manza in Cute High Earth Defense Club Happy Kiss! and Fubuki Sumie in Beyblade Burst Turbo. His casting as Arisu Yamabuki marks a significant addition to his growing filmography.
A Stellar Supporting Cast for the Heroines
Alongside Yasuda, the main cast for the four central heroines of the broadcasting club has also been revealed. These talented voice actresses will bring to life the diverse dreams and personalities of the girls Arisu encounters:
- Momoko Seto as Rikka Inohana
- Rumi Okubo as Nene Himekawa
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Iko Kirino
- Miku Ito as Shinobu Uzuki
These actresses will voice characters who individually aspire to become a singer, a voice actress, a VTuber, and an announcer, respectively, adding depth to the romantic comedy narrative.
Production Details and Anime Overview
The Tune into the Midnight Heart anime is an adaptation of Masakuni Igarashi’s manga, which began serialization in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine in September 2023 and has amassed nine tankōbon volumes as of June 2025. The English digital serialization is available through Kodansha’s K Manga service.
The production is helmed by studio GEKKOU, with Masayuki Takahashi (known for Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig-) directing the series. Yukie Sugawara (Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again) is responsible for the series composition, ensuring a coherent and engaging storyline. Character designs are handled by Tomoyuki Shitaya (2.5 Dimensional Seduction).
The anime’s official website also released a unique promotional video featuring Rikuya Yasuda, manga author Masakuni Igarashi, and other anime staff members climbing Mount Fuji, symbolizing their dedication and hopes for the series’ success. Fans can look forward to the series’ debut in 2026.
