Renowned voice actress Kana Hanazawa has been officially cast as Lemon Ando, the advisor for the broadcasting club, in the upcoming anime adaptation of Tune In to the Midnight Heart. The announcement, made today via the anime’s official website and social media channels, builds anticipation for the romantic comedy series slated for a 2026 broadcast.
Star Power: Hanazawa’s Role as Lemon Ando
Kana Hanazawa brings her extensive experience and distinct vocal talent to the character of Lemon Ando. Ando is described as the broadcasting club’s advisor, a pivotal figure within the series’ setting. Hanazawa is widely recognized for her roles across numerous popular anime, including Ichika Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets, Nadeko Sengoku in Monogatari, and Angel/Kanade Tachibana in Angel Beats!. Her addition to the cast is expected to generate significant excitement among fans.
A full character sheet for Lemon Ando was also unveiled alongside the casting news.
“Tune In to the Midnight Heart” Production Details and Cast
The Tune In to the Midnight Heart anime is an adaptation of Masakuni Igarashi’s romantic comedy manga, which began serialization in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine in September 2023. The series currently spans ten printed volumes, with K Manga simultaneously publishing it in English.
Key Production Staff
The anime is being directed by Masayuki Takahashi, known for his work on Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig-. Yukie Sugawara (Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again) is handling the series composition, while Tomoyuki Shitaya (2.5 Dimensional Seduction) is responsible for character designs. Animation production is handled by Studio GEKKOU.
Expanding Voice Cast
In addition to Kana Hanazawa, other previously announced cast members for Tune In to the Midnight Heart include:
- Rikuya Yasuda as Arisu Yamabuki
- Momoko Seto as Rikka Inohana
- Rumi Okubo as Nene Himekawa
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Iko Kirino
- Miku Ito as Shinobu Uzuki
The main cast, excluding Hanazawa, was revealed earlier at Anime Japan 2025, alongside a trailer featuring their voices.
Plot Overview of the Rom-Com Series
The story of Tune In to the Midnight Heart centers around Arisu Yamabuki, a second-year high school student who is on a mission to find “Apollo,” a mysterious radio host whose voice provided him solace. After Apollo abruptly stopped broadcasting, Arisu’s search leads him to his school’s broadcasting club, where he encounters four girls, each with their own dreams of utilizing their voices professionally. Arisu vows to help fulfill their dreams in his quest to uncover Apollo’s true identity. The manga is described as a romantic comedy that blends school life with elements of showbiz.
With its intriguing premise and a stellar voice cast, Tune In to the Midnight Heart is shaping up to be a highly anticipated release in 2026.
