The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Hirokazu Yasuhara’s manga, “Cultural Exchange With a Game Centre Girl” (Gēsen Shōjo to Ibunka Kōryū), has unveiled short promotional videos, including a preview of its ending theme song. The series is set to premiere on July 6, 2025, on AT-X and other networks, with Crunchyroll also streaming the anime.
Short Promotional Videos
Several short promotional videos have been released to build anticipation for the anime’s debut. These previews offer a glimpse into the series’ charming narrative and visual style. One notable preview specifically showcases the anime’s ending theme song, providing fans with an early listen.
Ending Theme Song: “Amusing Flavor”
The ending theme song for “Cultural Exchange With a Game Centre Girl” is titled “Amusing Flavor.” It is performed by Sally Amaki, who also voices the character Lily Baker in the anime. Amaki also performs the opening theme song, “Futari no Start Button” (Their Start Button), alongside Reo Osanai, who voices Aoi Kusakabe.
Anime Overview
“Cultural Exchange With a Game Centre Girl” is a romantic comedy and slice-of-life series. It centers on Renji Kusakabe, an 18-year-old university student working part-time at a game arcade, and Lily Baker, a 13-year-old English girl who recently moved to Japan. Their interaction begins when Renji helps Lily win a prize from a crane game, leading to an unexpected “Be My Valentine!” message from Lily. The story explores their budding friendship, and potentially more, through cultural misunderstandings and their shared experiences at the arcade.
The anime is produced by Nomad studio, with Toshihiro Kikuchi directing, Yasunori Yamada handling series composition, and Rikiya Okano designing the characters. Takurō Iga is composing the music for the series.
