The upcoming anime adaptation of Naru Narumi’s manga, Watari-kun’s * Is About to Collapse*, has revealed exciting new details, including two promo videos, its July 4 TV debut, and the theme song artists. Fans can look forward to the premiere on July 4, 2025, and Crunchyroll will be simulcasting the series as it airs in Japan.
Two New Trailers Released
Two new trailers have been released, offering a sneak peek into the anime. These trailers also preview the opening and ending theme songs.
- Trailer 2 features the opening theme song, “Yurei ni Naritai” (I Want to be a Ghost) performed by Yuika.
- Trailer 3 showcases the ending theme song, “Ai Ai Ai Ai Ai” (Love Love Love Love Love) performed by PEDRO.
Premiere Date and Broadcast Information
The anime is scheduled to premiere on July 4, 2025, at 25:00 JST (effectively July 5 at 1:00 AM JST). Here’s the broadcast schedule:
- Tokyo MX: July 4 (Friday) at 25:00 JST
- BS NTV: July 5 (Saturday) at 23:00 JST
- Sun Television: July 5 (Saturday) at 23:00 JST
- TV Kanagawa: July 7 (Monday) at 25:00 JST
- AT-X: July 9 (Wednesday) at 23:30 JST
Key Visual and Synopsis
A new key visual has also been shared, adding to the anticipation for the anime’s release. The story revolves around Naoto Watari, who lives with his younger sister, Suzushiro, after losing their parents. He is fiercely protective of his sister, earning him a reputation. His life takes a turn when his childhood friend-turned-rival, Satsuki, transfers to his school, disrupting his ordinary life and stirring up old memories and unresolved pain.
Staff and Cast Details
The anime is being produced by Staple Entertainment. The key staff includes:
- Director: Takashi Naoya (Vermeil in Gold)
- Assistant Director: Matsuo Asami
- Series Composition: Tatsuya Takahashi (Grisaia: Phantom Trigger)
- Character Designs: Shoko Yasuda (My Happy Marriage)
The confirmed cast members are:
- Naoto Watari: Voiced by Shuichiro Umeda
- Satsuki Tachibana: Voiced by Yumika Yano
- Yukari Ishihara: Voiced by Yurie Igoma
- Makina Umezawa: Voiced by Megu Umezawa
- Shigenobu Tokui: Voiced by Yoshiki Nakajima
- Suzushiro Watari: Voiced by Hinaki Yano
Manga Origins
Watari-kun’s * Is About to Collapse* is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naru Narumi. It was initially serialized in Kadokawa Shoten’s Young Ace magazine from August 2014 to June 2015 before moving to Kodansha’s Monthly Young Magazine, where it ran from November 2015 to September 2023. The series has been compiled into 16 tankobon volumes. Kodansha USA has licensed the manga in English in digital formats.
Story Premise
Naoto Watari’s life is far from simple. After the death of his parents, he and his sister find themselves living with their aunt. Naoto’s unwavering dedication to his sister has made him known as “the guy with the sister complex,” a label he doesn’t mind. However, his peaceful life is upended when Satsuki, his childhood friend, re-enters his life as a transfer student. Satsuki’s arrival brings chaos and threatens to disrupt Naoto’s carefully constructed world, testing his devotion to his sister and forcing him to confront buried memories.
