The dark fantasy yuri manga series I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day (Japanese: Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai) by Aono Nachi is set to receive a TV anime adaptation. The announcement was made on March 2, 2025, exciting fans of the manga and the yuri genre.
Story and Setting
I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day is set in a mysterious orphanage where young girls are trained as magical weapons for war. Death is a constant presence in their lives, but Sheena Totsuki, a 14-year-old girl, longs for the conflict to end. One night, she encounters Mimi Kagari, a cheerful girl covered in blood. Mimi becomes Sheena’s new roommate and is rumored to be an immortal secret weapon. The story follows their relationship as Sheena struggles to reconcile her desire for peace with Mimi’s acceptance of death.
The manga is noted for blending cute yuri (girls’ love) elements with dark and violent themes, exploring the characters’ vulnerabilities and exploitation within a war-torn setting. It draws comparisons to other series like Revolutionary Girl Utena, Otherside Picnic, and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury.
Anime Production
The anime adaptation will be produced by Roll2. The key staff includes:
- Director: Takudai Kakuchi
- Assistant Director: Yasushi Tomoda
- Series Composition/Script: Jukki Hanada
- Character Design: Kyoko Yufu
- Music: Yukari Hashimoto
- Production: Infinite
- Product Support: EVOLROAR
Cast
The main cast has been announced:
- Sheena Totsuki: Rie Takahashi
- Mimi Kagari: Rina Hidaka
- Lizzy Seiran: Asami Seto
- Ali Maud: Yui Ishikawa
Manga Details
I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day was originally serialized in Ichijinsha’s Comic Yuri Hime from August 2018 to January 2020. It then moved to online serialization on PixivYurihime and Ichijin Plus. The manga is licensed in English by Kodansha USA. As of March 2025, the series has seven tankōbon volumes, with the eighth volume scheduled to be released on March 17, 2025.
Themes and Reception
The manga explores themes of war, exploitation, and the search for love and connection in a bleak environment. Some reviewers have noted potentially uncomfortable elements related to the young age of the characters and certain “healing” aspects within the story. However, others praise the art style, characters, and interesting premise.
