Model and cosplayer Nashiko Momotsuki is set to make a guest appearance in the ongoing television anime adaptation of Makoto Kudo’s My Awkward Senpai (Bukiyō na Senpai.). Momotsuki will voice the character Nashiko Akizuki in the anime’s fourth episode, which is scheduled to air on October 23.
Details of Momotsuki’s Role
Nashiko Momotsuki will guest-star as Nashiko Akizuki, a character that is only one kanji character off from her own name. Her appearance in episode 4 will reportedly take place during a photoshoot set in Okinawa. Beyond her voice acting contribution, Momotsuki also serves as a promotional ambassador for the My Awkward Senpai series. This isn’t her first foray into acting; she has held roles in live-action productions such as Mashin Sentai Kiramager and Garo: Versus Road, and made her voice acting debut in 2022’s Love After World Domination as Ran Ran.
About “My Awkward Senpai”
The My Awkward Senpai anime premiered on October 2, 2025, on Tokyo MX and BS NTV, with streaming available on platforms like U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, and Crunchyroll. The series is an adaptation of Makoto Kudo’s romantic comedy manga, which began as a webcomic in March 2019 before being serialized in Square Enix’s Young Gangan magazine.
The Story So Far
The romantic comedy centers on Azusa Kannawa, a 27-year-old office worker known for her seemingly strict and intimidating demeanor, who is, in reality, quite awkward and struggles to express her emotions. Her life takes a turn when she is tasked with training Yu Kamegawa, a cute, nerdy, and sociable new hire. The anime explores their workplace interactions as Azusa navigates her developing feelings for Kamegawa, often leading to humorous misunderstandings and heartwarming moments.
Main Cast and Production
The main cast includes Lynn as Azusa Kannawa and Shōgo Sakata as Yu Kamegawa. Ami Maeshima voices Miho Hotta, and Mitsuki Saiga is cast as Ritsu Kankaiji.
The anime is directed by Ayumu Kotake at Studio Elle. Mio Inoue is responsible for the series scripts, while Kenrō Tokuda handles character designs, and Kōji Fujimoto is composing the music. The opening theme song, “Bukiyō na I love you” (The Awkward I love you), is performed by angela, and the ending theme is “Bukiyō ni Kimi no Tonari” (Awkwardly Next to You) by Ami Maeshima.
