Hiroshi Shiibashi’s popular manga “Recommendation of Iwamoto Senpai”, which is being serialized in “Ultra Jump”, will be made into a TV animation!
This time, it was revealed that The Jet Boy Bangerz will serve as the opening theme and Wolf Howl Harmony will serve as the ending theme. In addition, it has also been lifted that it will start broadcasting from Saturday, July 4th with additional characters and cast.

This work was published in “Shonen Jump+” as a one-shot on March 30, 2020, and started serialization in “Ultra Jump” in March 2021.
The story is set in Japan in the 1910s. Iwamoto Kodo, who attends Seiho Junior High School, who is directly under the army, investigates paranormal phenomena that occur all over the country according to military orders, and is responsible for recommending supernatural powers to the school. A number of strange phenomena that you meet when you visit, and people with various backgrounds. A romantic story depicting the human patterns of Iwamoto and the ability users who are trying to save them.

Broadcast date and time decided!

The broadcast date and time of this work will be decided from Saturday, July 4th! Broadcast dates and times are as follows.
TOKYO MX From 22:30 on Saturday, July 4th
Sun TV Every Saturday from 23:00 on July 4th

OP & ED information unveiled!

It has been decided that The Jet Boy Bangerz will serve as the opening theme for this work, and Wolf Howl Harmony will serve as the ending theme. Comments such as the thoughts put into the song from each artist’s involvement in the work have arrived!
Please look forward to seeing how their songs will color the world view of “Iwamoto Senpai no Recommended”.

Opening theme: The Jet Boy Bangerz “Budding”

Label: Sony Music Labels Inc.
Title: Budding
Lyricist: Saori Kodama
Composer: Kengo Minamida (agehasprings party)

The Jet Boy Bangerz Artist Photo

[The Jet Boy Bangerz Profile]
A 10-member dance and vocal group born from the largest audition “ICON Z ~Dreams for Children~” in which 48,000 people participated.
Debuted on August 23, 2013 with the single “Jettin”.
The name of the group has the meaning that “noisy personality gathers and burns like a jet engine.”
All seven performers are D-League players who are active in the professional league D.LEAGUE dance. In addition, the vocalist of the chorus group “DEEP SQUAD” is one of the members, and it boasts one of the best performance power even in the talented LDH.
Since its debut, the EP “Photogenic” has continued to make good progress, such as the 1st place in the Oricon weekly album ranking, and the 1st AL “JET BOY” ranked first in the same daily, and is rapidly expanding support as a one-of-a-kind performance group.
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[The Jet Boy Bangerz Comment]
This time, I will be in charge of the OP theme for “Recommendation of Senpai Iwamoto”.
Set in Japan in the 1910s, the main character, Iwamoto, solved it by being close to paranormal phenomena and people with different powers.
And I am very honored to be able to be involved in this work in the form of a song, which is one of the charms of beautiful drawings.

This song is expressed with all my thoughts so that the charm of the work can reach everyone.
We hope that you will listen to our songs as well as this work.

Ending Theme: Wolf Howl Harmony “Coconile”

Label: Rhythm Zone
Title: Coconiil
Lyricist: ☆Taku Takahashi

Wolf Howl Harmony Artist Photo

[Wolf Howl Harmony Profile]
Participated in the finalists of the LDH history “ICON Z ~Dreas for Children~” with 48,000 participants, from the second chapter of ICON Z, to participate in the chorus group DEEP. A 4-member vocalist and rap group that includes RYOJI and SUZUKI, who are also active as SQUAD. It was named Wolf Howl Harmony because “the story of life overlaps and the members who are like a lone wolf are destined to gather together.”
In July 2025, he won the Best Boy Group Award at the “ASIA TOP AWARDS”, an international award event that celebrates entertainment/culture in Asia, not only in Japan but also in Thailand since last year.
Also, the new EP “TERA” released on March 12, 2026 won first place in the Oricon Daily Album Ranking.
Since its debut, it is a new generation group that LDH JAPAN is proud of, with a total of over 65 million views of songs.
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[Wolf Howl Harmony Comment]
This time, I am very honored to be in charge of the ending theme of “Recommendation of Senpai Iwamoto”.
While touching the swaying emotions of the characters depicted in the work, the process of accepting myself, and the warmth of seniors Iwamoto, I thought about how to get close to this story, and put my thoughts into the songs.

I would be happy if this song played as the ending, and that the aftertaste of the story and a new sense of insight would be delivered.
We hope that you will enjoy the song “Kokoniil” along with the work until the end.

Additional characters and casts have been lifted, and comments have arrived!

Sasagan rain (CV: Gen Sato)

A second year student at Seiho Junior High School.
He always wears an umbrella, and for some reason it’s raining only when he’s inside or outside.
A person who is sensitive to air and humidity and is soft-spoken.

[Comment from Satoru Sato]
I’ll play Sasagan-ryu rain. This is Sato Hajime.
Although this work is somewhat mysterious, you can feel through the characters the era when the values of the Meiji and Taisho eras began to be born.
Sasagan-kun is a very loyal person who wants to be of help to Iwamoto-senpai, who was indebted to him, even though he was humble.
In order to bring out as much charm as possible, I challenged myself with a new approach that I have never had before.
I’m sure you’ll remember him every time it rains when you finish watching this work.
Please enjoy Iwamoto-senpai’s recommendation until the end!

Hataman Mizuka (CV: Shinnoyu Tokudome)

A first year student at Seiho Junior High School.
She loves Japanese dolls, and her favorite four are named Kazumi, Futaba, Sanko, and Shiki.
He has a charming and gentle personality, and is at his own pace.

[Comments from Shinnoyu Tokudome]
This time, I’m going to play the role of the role of Mizutama Mizuka. This is Shinnoyu Tokudome.
I really like the fascinating world view of this work drawn by Hiroshi Shiibashi, so I am very happy to be able to get involved.
Hatsutama-kun is a wonderful girl who can take care of what he likes, although he has his own unique pace, and I fell in love with him when he played him.
Of course, there will be a lot of attractive people, not just Tansama-kun, so please look forward to it!

Original information

“Iwamoto Senpai’s recommendation”

“Recommendation of Iwamoto Senpai” Serialized in Ultra Jump,
Volumes 1-13 are now on sale!
▼ “Recommendation for Iwamoto Senpai” Work page

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Basic work information

“Recommendation of Iwamoto Senpai” teaser visual

“Iwamoto Senpai’s recommendation” broadcast support visual

[Title]
Recommended by senior Iwamoto

[Broadcast date and time]
Broadcast on Saturday, July 4, 2026
TOKYO MX From 22:30 on Saturday, July 4th
Sun TV Every Saturday from 23:00 on July 4th

[Staff]
Original: Hiroshi Shibashi (Serialized by Shueisha “Ultra Jump”)

Director: Toshifumi Kawase
Series composition: Keiichiro Daichi
Character design: Atsuko Nakajima
Sound director: Takuya Taira
Music: Yoshiaki Dewa
Toru Ishizuka
Animation production: Studio Dean
Production: “Recommendation of Iwamoto Senpai” Production Committee

[Cast]
Kodo Iwamoto: Taito Saka
Haramachi Sea: Yuki Sakakibara
Soichiro Amaha: Kento Ito
Tachibana Castle: Akira Ishida
Akio Oku: Katsuya Fukunishi
Shizuma Aonuma: Takuma Nagatsuka
Sasagan rain rain: Gen Sato
Rare Soul Mizuka: Shinnoyu Tokudome

Official website: https://iwamoto-anime.com/
Official X: @nura_gumi

[Introduction]
1910’s…
A school established by the Imperial Japanese Army -Army Seiho Junior High School.
It was a special institution that collects and researches paranormal phenomena in order to obtain the power that can be used by the military.

Iwamoto Kodo, a third-year student at Seiho Junior High School, travels all over the country to investigate according to military orders.
However, there are always people with special powers and “competents” where he goes…! ?

Various mysterious and “competent people” await Iwamoto.
What is Iwamoto’s true intention to hand out a letter of recommendation to the school?
Strange and paranormal phenomena, and the existence of “competent people”. The opening of a romantic comedy that unravels their time!

(C) Hiroshi Shiibashi / Shueisha, “Recommendation of Senior Iwamoto” Production Committee