New Romance Anime 'Tenkou-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishoujo ga...' Summer 2026!

Alright, settle down, it's just another romance anime, probably. But fine, 'Tenkou-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishoujo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi Datta Ken' – what a mouthful – is getting its own anime adaptation this July. They've unveiled the main cast and staff, along with a key visual, so I guess it's happening. The story apparently revolves around a childhood friend who the protagonist thought was a boy but turns out to be a pretty girl. Standard rom-com fare, really.

Look, I'm not going to pretend I'm on the edge of my seat for this. It sounds like it'll probably have all the usual tropes: misunderstandings, blushing, maybe a few awkward situations. But, and this is a BIG but, sometimes these seemingly simple stories can actually deliver some genuinely touching moments if the writing and character interactions are good. I'm not holding my breath, but I wouldn't be *completely* surprised if there's some decent drama hidden beneath the surface.

So, if you're into that sort of thing, mark your calendars for July 2026. It'll be airing on Tokyo MX and BS Fuji. Don't expect me to be raving about it, but… I might end up watching an episode or two. Just to, you know, critique it properly. Obviously.

Source: 'Tenkou-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishoujo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi Datta Ken' Reveals Main Cast, Staff for Summer 2026