Tokyo, Japan – Renowned TV producer Nobuyuki Sakuma is set to make his anime voice acting debut, joining the cast of the highly anticipated romantic comedy “You and I Are Polar Opposites” (Seihantai na Kimi to Boku). Sakuma will lend his voice to the character of the homeroom teacher in the adaptation of Kocha Agasawa’s popular manga, which is scheduled to premiere on January 11, 2026, and will be streamed on Crunchyroll.
Sakuma’s Unexpected Role in the Rom-Com Series
The casting of Nobuyuki Sakuma, widely known for his work behind the scenes in Japanese television, comes as a surprising and exciting addition to the anime’s talent roster. His involvement is expected to bring a unique flavor to the series, particularly in his portrayal of the homeroom teacher, a role often central to the lives of high school protagonists in anime.
About “You and I Are Polar Opposites”
“You and I Are Polar Opposites” is a school-life romantic comedy based on Kocha Agasawa’s manga, which gained significant acclaim during its serialization on Jump+ until 2024. The story revolves around Miyu Suzuki, an energetic and outgoing high school girl who strives to fit in, and Yusuke Tani, a quiet, stoic classmate who seems indifferent to external opinions. The narrative explores whether their contrasting personalities will lead to an unlikely romance. The manga has received numerous awards, and its English version is available on MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA and published by Viz Media.
Key Cast and Production Team
The anime features a talented ensemble cast bringing the beloved characters to life:
- Miyu Suzuki: Voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro
- Yusuke Tani: Voiced by Shogo Sakata
- Manami Watanabe: Voiced by Yuna Taniguchi
- Aoi Sato: Voiced by Konatsu Hirabayashi
- Kentaro Yamada: Voiced by Anji Iwata
- Shino Azuma: Voiced by Miyuri Shimabukuro
- Shuuji Taira: Voiced by Wataru Kato
- Natsumi Nishi: Voiced by Cocoro Omori
- Rikako Honda: Voiced by Tomori Kusunoki
The production is helmed by director Takayoshi Nagatomo at studio Lapin Track. Teruko Utsumi is handling series composition and serves as animation producer. Character designs are by Mako Miyako, with supporting character designs and chief animation direction by Naho Kozono and Sayuri Sakimoto. The music for the series is composed by tofubeats.
Anticipation for the Premiere
With its compelling premise, award-winning source material, and a blend of seasoned voice actors and an unexpected debut from Nobuyuki Sakuma, “You and I Are Polar Opposites” is poised to be a highlight of the January 2026 anime season. Fans can look forward to the series exploring the dynamics of contrasting personalities in a heartfelt high school romance.
