Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? Spring 2026 Anime Premieres April 8 | Konomi Ohara & Atsumi Tanezaki Join Cast
The highly anticipated manga adaptation anime "Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?" has finally released major news! The official announcement today confirmed that the series will premiere on April 8, 2026, airing on TV Asahi's nationwide network in its new "IMAnimation W" timeslot. Alongside the broadcast date, the official release unveiled a romantic main visual, the latest promotional video (PV), and details about the theme songs performed by i-dle and Sanshishojo. Furthermore, the addition of a stellar voice cast including Konomi Ohara and Atsumi Tanezaki has already generated significant buzz for this gal x otaku romantic comedy before its debut.
Premiering April 8: Main Visual and Latest PV Simultaneously Revealed
According to the latest information, the anime will officially premiere on April 8. In the newly released main visual, the male protagonist, the "otaku" Takuya Seo, is tightly encircled by a heart formed by the hands of two gals with contrasting styles—Kei Amane and Kotoko Ijichi. The exchange of glances among the three is filled with adolescent restlessness and sweetness, perfectly foreshadowing the core atmosphere of this gal x otaku romantic comedy.
The anime will air in TV Asahi's newly established animation timeslot "IMAnimation W," indicating the production team's high confidence in the series' popularity.
Additional Stellar Voice Cast: Konomi Ohara, Atsumi Tanezaki, and Other Talented Actors Join
In addition to the previously announced main cast, the official release today added four talented voice actors to bring life to the show's distinctive supporting characters:
- Genichiro Ijichi: Voiced by Jun Kasama
- Sayu Amamiya: Voiced by Konomi Ohara
- Kakeru Ijichi: Voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki
- Hibiki Ijichi: Voiced by Emiri Kato
The addition of these new characters is sure to make Takuya Seo's school life with the gals even more lively.
Theme Song Details: i-dle Performs OP, Sanshishojo Performs ED
The music aspect is also full of highlights.
- Opening Theme (OP): Performed by the popular group i-dle, titled "HIDE AND SEEK." This song is expected to use an upbeat rhythm to interpret the subtle feelings of the characters "hiding and seeking" their true feelings in love.
- Ending Theme (ED): Performed by the uniquely styled band Sanshishojo, titled "Isshou Nakama/Nakazai." How this song will depict the bonds that transcend barriers between gals and otaku is highly anticipated.
Production Team and Story Synopsis
"Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?" is adapted from the manga of the same name, originally by Norishiro-chan and illustrated by Uozumi Sakana. The anime is produced by TMS Entertainment (Studio 6), with the core production team as follows:
- Director: Shin Mita
- Series Composition: Kazuhiko Inukai
- Character Design: Rion Matsuda
Story Synopsis
The story follows a gloomy, inconspicuous otaku high school student—Takuya Seo (Voiced by: Sho Komura). In an unexpected turn of events, he is approached by two gals from his class—Kei Amane (Voiced by: Konomi Inagaki) and Kotoko Ijichi (Voiced by: Yu Serizawa).
Although Kei appears cool on the outside, she seems to know a bit about otaku culture (though she insists it's just influence from her younger sister). Kotoko, on the other hand, is a cheerful, sunny gal with a very close sense of distance. These two gals with completely different personalities and one otaku boy will gradually close the distance through shared interests. This is a youth romantic comedy exploring the question, "Can an otaku really meet a kind gal?" The answer will be revealed when the series premieres in April!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: When does "Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?" premiere? A: The anime is confirmed to premiere on April 8, 2026, in the "IMAnimation W" timeslot on TV Asahi.
Q: Who are the main voice cast members? A: The main cast includes Sho Komura, Konomi Inagaki, and Yu Serizawa. Additional voice actors include Jun Kasama, Konomi Ohara, Atsumi Tanezaki, and Emiri Kato.
Q: Who performs the theme songs? A: The opening theme (OP) "HIDE AND SEEK" is performed by i-dle; the ending theme (ED) "Isshou Nakama/Nakazai" is performed by Sanshishojo.
Q: What is this anime adapted from? A: It is adapted from the manga of the same name, originally by Norishiro-chan and illustrated by Uozumi Sakana. The anime production is handled by TMS Entertainment (Studio 6).