You and I Are Polar Opposites Episode 5 Preview: Yamada and Nishi's Friendship Begins

The TV anime "You and I Are Polar Opposites," which began airing in January 2026, depicts the romance and friendships of high school students with a delicate touch, resonating with many viewers. The official release has now unveiled the preview images, synopsis, and trailer for Episode 5 "The Thinker and the Non-Thinker", scheduled to air on February 8th (Sunday).

This episode focuses on the development of the relationship between Kentaro Yamada and Natsumi Nishi, serving as an important chapter for another pair of polar opposites following the main characters Miu Suzuki and Yusuke Tani.

Episode 5 "The Thinker and the Non-Thinker" Synopsis

According to the officially released information, Episode 5 describes the interactions between the class atmosphere-maker Kentaro Yamada and the introverted, shy Natsumi Nishi.

Synopsis Yamada notices the smile of the introverted Nishi and gradually becomes interested in her. He musters his courage and says, "Let's be friends," and the distance between the two slowly closes...

The Strikingly Contrasting Pair

The subtitle "The Thinker and the Non-Thinker" precisely highlights their personality differences:

• Natsumi Nishi: The "thinker" type who tends to overthink and hesitate.
• Kentaro Yamada: The "intuitive" type who acts on instinct without hesitation.

The preview images show Yamada's cheerful smile and Nishi's gradually relaxing expression, though she appears confused. This pair showcases the series' core charm of "being attracted to each other because they are different."

Voice Cast

The voice performances for the main characters of this episode are highly anticipated:

• Kentaro Yamada: Anji Iwata

  • How he will portray Yamada's genuine, positive energy and pure kindness.

• Natsumi Nishi: Cocoro Omori

  • Using nuanced acting to present the subtle changes as Nishi gradually opens her heart.

Broadcast Information

"You and I Are Polar Opposites" is not just a romantic comedy; it also explores the universal theme of "how to understand and respect people different from oneself." Episode 5 will delicately depict what could be the start of romance, or perhaps just a pure "budding friendship."

Broadcast Schedule:

• Broadcast Date: February 8, 2026 (Sunday)
• Time: 5:00 PM (Sunday 5 PM time slot)
• Broadcast Channel: MBS/TBS Network, nationwide broadcast across 28 stations

How will Yamada's direct "Let's be friends" change Nishi's world? Please look forward to next week's broadcast!