Hana Kimi Release Date: First Ever Anime Adaptation Of Hana Kimi Drops A Brand-New Trailer Ahead Of Premiere

Prepare for a romantic journey as the cherished rom-com Hana-Kimi unveils its first anime adaptation. The series is set to premiere on Crunchyroll on 4 January 2026. Produced by Signal.MD, known for "Nina the Starry Bride," and directed by Natsuki Takemura of "Go! Go! Vehicle Zoo," this adaptation promises to captivate audiences worldwide, including India, though it will not be available in Asia.

The story revolves around Mizuki, a Japanese-American track-and-field athlete. She transfers to an all-boys high school in Japan to be near her idol, high jumper Izumi Sano. Disguised as a boy, Mizuki navigates life as Sano's roommate while keeping her secret from classmates and the school nurse. This intriguing setup challenges those around her to reconsider their own identities.

Production Team and Voice Cast

The anime's production team boasts notable talents. Hisaya Nakajo, creator of "To You in Full Bloom," provides the original story. Natsuki Takemura directs with Shigeru Ueda assisting. Takao Yoshioka handles series composition, while Shiyi Su designs characters. Masaru Yokoyama composes music, and Jin Aketagawa directs sound.

The Japanese voice cast features Aya Yamane as Mizuki Ashiya and Taku Yashiro as Izumi Sano. Other voices include Kikunosuke Toya as Shuichi Nakatsu and Yuichiro Umehara as Minami Nanba. Jun Fukuyama voices Hokuto Umeda, with Reiji Kawashima as Senri Nakao.

Musical Contributions

Adding to the excitement, renowned J-Pop duo YOASOBI will perform both the opening and ending songs for the series. Their involvement is expected to enhance the show's appeal with their popular musical style.

Additional voice actors include Wataru Komada playing Kyogo Sekime and Koki Uchiyama voicing Daiki Kayashima. Anan Furuya takes on the role of Shinji Noe, while Kotaro Nishiyama voices Wataru Nihonbashi. Yuko Natsuyoshi rounds out the cast as Julia M. (Maxwell).

This anime adaptation of Hana-Kimi promises a blend of romance and comedy that fans have long awaited. With its engaging storyline and talented production team, it is poised to capture hearts globally upon its release.