The anime adaptation of Nana Nanana and Parum’s light novel series, Danjo no Yūjō wa Seiritsu Suru? Iya, Shinai!! (Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Hold Up? (No, it Can’t!!)), is set to debut on Tokyo MX and AT-X on April 4, 2025, at 10:30 p.m. JST. The romantic comedy explores the complexities of friendship and potential romance between a boy and a girl.
Broadcast Schedule and Key Visuals
Following its premiere on Tokyo MX and AT-X, the anime will also air on BS Asahi and Kansai TV on April 6, and on TV Miyazaki on April 10. The staff has released the anime’s second key visual, further building anticipation for the series.
Storyline: Eternal Friendship or Budding Romance?
Danjo no Yūjō wa Seiritsu Suru? Iya, Shinai!! centers around Yū Natsume, a flower-loving boy, and Himari Inuzuka, who promised to be friends forever in middle school. Their bond is tested when Yū’s first love reappears, potentially disrupting their “ideal friend” status. The story explores themes of friendship, romance, and the challenges of navigating relationships in high school. Sometimes, Himari teases Yuu, joking about taking responsibility if he can’t find a wife.
Main Characters and Voice Cast
The anime features a talented voice cast bringing the main characters to life:
- Yū Natsume: Voiced by Kikunosuke Toya (known for his role as Denji in Chainsaw Man).
- Himari Inuzuka: Voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro (known for her role as Nijika in BOCCHI THE ROCK!).
- Rion Enomoto: Voiced by Yuka Nukui.
- Shinji Makishima: Voiced by Kō Bonkobara.
- Hibari Inuzuka: Voiced by Masaaki Mizunaka.
- Sakura Natsume: Voiced by Hisako Kanemoto.
Production Team and Music
J.C. Staff is producing the anime, with Youhei Suzuki (Million Arthur) directing the series. Nozu Yaemori is handling the series composition, and Natsuki Ōyama is designing the characters. Jun Ichikawa (Rental Magica) is composing the music at Pony Canyon. Dream Shift is producing the series, and Jin Aketagawa is the sound director at Magic Capsule.
- Director: Yohei Suzuki
- Studio: J.C.Staff
- Series Composition: Nozu Yaemori
- Character Design: Natsuki Ōyama
- Music: Jun Ichikawa (Pony Canyon)
- Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa (Magic Capsule)
- Production: Dream Shift
The opening theme song, “Shitsumon, Koitte Nandeshō ka?” (Question: What is Love?), is performed by HoneyWorks feat. HaKoniwalily, while Hina Tachibana performs the ending theme song, “Dear my Soleil.”
Light Novel and Manga Origins
The anime is based on the light novel series Danjo no Yūjō wa Seiritsu Suru? Iya, Shinai!!, written by Nana Nanana and illustrated by Parum. The light novel series began publication in January 2021 under ASCII Media Works’ Dengeki Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation illustrated by Kamelie has been serialized in ASCII Media Works’ shōnen manga magazine Dengeki Daioh since August 2021.
