Co., Ltd. The Shueisha DeNA Projects is “There’s no way I can be a lover, it’s impossible! We are pleased to announce that Kamiteren / Illustration: Eku Takeshima / Published by Dash X Bunko, a TV animation in the summer of 2025. Animation production is “more than a couple, less than a lover. ”, “Reincarnated aristocrats, arising from appraisal skills” will be in charge of STUDIO MOTHER. Along with the decision to make a TV animation, we have opened the official website (http://watanare-anime.com) and official X (@watanare_anime). On the “Official Site/Official X”, you can see the latest information on teaser visuals, cast information, main staff, and introductions by character designer KOJIKOJI. Also, from Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Shueisha Dash X Bunko will be sent to the fairs of participating bookstores. At the next “Shueisha Dash X Bunko 10th Anniversary Fair”, we will start a campaign linked with this work.

“Watanare” will be animated in the summer of 2025!

“There’s no way I can be a lover, it’s impossible! (* Wasn’t it!?)” The main character, Kaori Nako, who made her high school debut, abandoned her middle school days and met her classmate, Mai Ozuka, a classmate. By chance, the two share their troubles and become a secret friendship, but…

“We are friends? Lover? This is the coming-of-age girls’ romantic comedy.”

About the original “I can’t be a lover, it’s impossible! (*wasn’t it impossible!?)”

A light novel work being published by Shueisha Dash X Bunko. In the “Next Light Novel Awards 2021”, he won first place in the newly written category and surpassed the series cumulative volume of 500,000 (as of September 2024). The original author is Mikamireen Mikami, who is active not only in light novels but also in manga originals, game scenarios, and anime scripts, and Eku Takeshima, who has continued to make great strides as a manga artist.

Original: Mikami Ren’s Comments

“It’s an anime adaptation! Yay!
Four years ago, I made this work with the feeling that “the light novel lilies are too small… I want to read more… I’ll make it popular…”, which is the genre called “Girls Love Comedy”.
Now, beyond the framework of light novels, I’ve heard the term “girls romantic comedy” from all over the place. I’m happy!
We hope that this animation will make even more people enjoy it!
A child who asked for it. ”

We’re releasing a special video!

We have released a special video of this work. It is a video that gives you a sense of the individuality of the work that is happily accompaniment to the play by Yoshimasa Fujisawa, which is called “Youth Girls’ Love Comedy” in a fun and high spirit. Please enjoy while paying attention to the relationship between the main character, Renako and Mai.

▼ Click here for the special video

https://youtu.be/2lvu_32xphy?si?si

The visuals of 5 unique main characters are released! In addition, the cast for the role of Renako, Mai, and Hydrangea has been lifted! Comments have arrived

Kaori Renako (CV: Kanna Nakamura)

[Introduction of characters]
The main character of this work. A girl who has had a great success in her high school debut.
As a reaction to spending time alone in junior high school, he admired the positive car life.
Although my wish has come true, I’m in the middle of the day, so I’m having trouble with communication, so I’m spending my days feeling flushed with it.
The daily routine is the “futon reflection meeting” before going to bed.

Commentary on Kanna Nakamura

“I’ve been a big fan of this work since I read the original.
Each character has a solid drama and is a charming girl. It’s the best because every episode is full of excitement.
Renako is always temperamental, but she has a high empathy and a gentle natural slag.
I think that’s her charm, so I’ll do my best. Thank you for your support! ”

Mai Ozuka (CV: Saori Onishi)

[Introduction of characters]
Group leader and school superstar.
A woman with perfect appearance, unrivaled character, good personality, and impeccable.
Her nicknames are “Miss Perfect” and “Spadari” because of her impeccable behavior.
He’s the type of person who wants to be pampered and spoiled by the person he likes, and has an unexpectedly clunky side.

– Saori Onishi’s comment

“I feel a lot of romance as I play Mai, the theme of this work, “Is it such a deep romance between girls?”
The teachers, the director, and the staff are very enthusiastic, and it is a luxurious site where you can carefully post-record each time…!
While I feel grateful, I am excited that “Watanare” will reach everyone soon. Look forward to the broadcast…! ! ”

Sena Hydrangea (CV: Yukari Anzai)

[Introduction of characters]
The healing system of the group.
An archangel who has a warm aura.
He is bright and kind, and is with everyone without discrimination.
He is so deep that he naturally mediates the relationship between the members. Since she has two small younger brothers, she works hard as an older sister at home.

● Commentary on Yukari Anzai

“When I first heard the words of the hydrangea, I felt very comfortable in myself, and I felt happy if I could be in charge of the voice.
I was very happy when I learned later that I could leave the hydrangea to you.
I’ve played it with great care.
I like expressive conversations and relationships, but I’m really looking forward to seeing it with the movement of the anime.
We hope that you will all look forward to it. ”

Koto Satsuki (CV: ???)

[Introduction of characters]
In charge of the group. A beautiful black-haired literary girl.
She is a childhood friend who has a rotten relationship with Mai, and her goal is to give her a sense of defeat someday.
At first glance, it’s unfriendly and hard to get close to, but it also has the pretty sensibility of a young girl.
It seems that sweet or weave children have something to think about.

Kaho Koyanagi (CV: ???)

[Introduction of characters]
Group mascot. She is like the younger sister of Ashigaya High School.
A mood maker that creates a place by switching your character according to the atmosphere.
He believes in true Yui so much that he professes that he is “realistic”, and wears a yellow accessory, which is the true color.
However, it seems that there is a hidden side… ?

Shueisha Dash X Bunko 10th Anniversary-linked Campaign Started!

From Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the 10th anniversary campaign of Shueisha Dash X Bunko will be launched. In this campaign, we plan to carry out many fairs and special projects centered on bookstores nationwide. For details, please check “Dash X Bunko Editing Department” official X (@dx_bunko).

● “Dash X Bunko editorial department” official X
https://x.com/dx_bunko

▼Work information

TV anime “There’s no way I can be a lover, it’s impossible! (*wasn’t it impossible!?)”
A TV animation will be released in the summer of 2025!

[Introduction]
“I’ll win the best school life!”
Kaori Nariko made her high school debut because she changed from when she was a loner junior high school student.
However, because of the temperament of the roots, he is on the verge of suffocating because he can’t get used to the life he admires.

Mai Ozuka, the perfect beautiful girl of the active model
A gentle and fluffy angel, Sena hydrangea
Always cool black hair beauty, Koto Satsuki
Kaho Koyanagi, a lively mood maker
A sweet weaving child who works hard today to get closer to the people he admires.
It was supposed to be———-

“I’ve fallen in love with you…”
“Wait! Where did you go!?”
Friends? “A lover?”
Laugh, worry, and move forward! “The maidens.”
Non-stop Seishun Girls Love Comedy Begins Here!

[Staff]
Original: Mikamireen / Illustration: Eku Takeshima (published by Shueisha Dash X Bunko)
Director: Natsumi Uchinuma
Series composition and screenplay: Toshihisa Arakawa
Character design: KOJIKOJI
General drawing director: Misaki Kaneko, Haruki Moriya, Takashi Shiokawa, Kino Tokino, Keinosuke Ami
Color design: Mitsuko Sekimoto
Art director: Yuri Takagi, Yoshito Watanabe
Director of cinematographer: Takuma Morooka
Edited by: Tea Enichiro
Acoustic Director: Takayuki Yamaguchi
Music: Yoshimasa Fujisawa
Animation production: Studio Mother

[Cast]
Kaori Renako: Kanna Nakamura
Mai Ozuka: Saori Onishi
Sena Hydrangea: Yukari Anzai

■ Related site URL, official SNS account
– TV anime official website
http://watanare-anime.com

●Official X
https://x.com/watanare_anime/
Recommended Hashtags: #Watanare Anime #Watanare

– Original site
https://dash.shueisha.co.jp/feature/watanare/

■ Statement of rights
Japanese: (C) Mikamireen / Takeshima / Shueisha / Watanare Production Committee
English: (C) Teren Mikami, Eku Takeshima/Shueisha, Watanabe Production Committee
Shortened form: (c)TM,et/s,w