The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Norito Asazuki’s popular adult manga, “Ren Arisugawa Is Actually a Girl” (Arisugawa Ren tte Honto wa Onna Nanda yo ne.), is officially slated to begin streaming on December 12, 2025. While fans now have a firm premiere date, specific details regarding the anime’s full cast and production staff are yet to be unveiled.
Anime Adaptation Details and Premiere
The anime, which will be produced by Studio LEO, is a part of the AnimeFesta lineup, a brand well-known for adapting mature manga series into animated formats. Like other AnimeFesta titles, “Ren Arisugawa Is Actually a Girl” is expected to feature both a censored “broadcast” version for television airings and a “premium” uncensored version distributed online. The series will debut as part of the Winter 2026 anime season.
Streaming and Broadcast Information
In Japan, the anime is scheduled to air on Tokyo MX and BS11 channels. International viewers and those seeking the uncensored version can expect the series to debut on the Coolmic website. Coolmic also handles the English distribution of the original manga.
The Story of “Ren Arisugawa Is Actually a Girl”
The manga, created by Norito Asazuki, tells the story of Ren Arisugawa, a popular talent who harbors a significant secret: Ren is actually a girl. The premise revolves around this revelation and the situations that arise from it. WWWave Corporation has digitally published the manga, which spans 57 chapters, and Coolmic describes the series with the tagline: “D-…! Don’t tell her. I’ll do anything…” The popular talent, Ren Arisugawa… is actually a girl! This situation, I’ll use it to my advantage… okay?”
Unveiling the Cast and Staff
As of the current announcement, the specific voice cast for “Ren Arisugawa Is Actually a Girl” has not been released. Similarly, the key production staff members, such as the director, scriptwriter, and character designer, remain undisclosed. Anime News Network’s encyclopedia entry for the TV adaptation currently lists “Japanese staff: (none)” and “Japanese cast: (none),” indicating that these crucial details are still pending an official announcement from the production committee. Fans eagerly await further updates that will shed light on the creative team bringing this story to life.
