Kaguya-sama TV Special Airs 12/31! PV Released, Masayuki Suzuki × Aoi Koga Perform Theme Song

The latest installment in the "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War" series, the TV special "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War – The Stairway to Adulthood", has officially released its main PV promotional video, theme song details, and broadcast information. It has been announced that it will air on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 22:00 (10:00 PM), accompanying fans to ring in the New Year!

This special not only features the original production team but also brings in the "big new talent" Masayuki Suzuki for a dream collaboration with voice actress Aoi Koga, who plays Kaguya Shinomiya, adding a romantic atmosphere to this special night.

Special "The Stairway to Adulthood" Main PV and Broadcast Info

This TV special is titled "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War – The Stairway to Adulthood". From the "adulthood" and "stairway" imagery hinted at in the title and the atmosphere revealed in the PV, the plot is highly likely to delve deeply into the "mature" themes of Kaguya and Miyuki Shirogane facing the future, further education, and taking their relationship to the next level after confirming their feelings.

Broadcast Time Confirmed:

• Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
• Time: 22:00 (Japan Time)
• Format: TV Special

The scheduling for New Year's Eve makes this work the sweetest choice for fans to bid farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026.

Theme Song Info: Masayuki Suzuki feat. Aoi Koga "Dangerous Memories"

The soul of the "Kaguya-sama" series, hailed as the "eternal big new talent in anime songs" — Masayuki Suzuki — is confirmed to return! And the collaboration partner this time is an even bigger surprise for fans: it's the voice actress of the heroine "Kaguya Shinomiya," Aoi Koga.

• Opening Theme: "Abunai Kioku" (Dangerous Memories)
• Performed by: Masayuki Suzuki feat. Aoi Koga

Masayuki Suzuki's magnetic voice paired with Aoi Koga's vocals, this new song titled "Dangerous Memories" is sure to sweep the music scene once again, becoming another catchy hit following "Love Dramatic" and "DADDY ! DADDY ! DO !".

Production Team and Voice Cast: The Golden Team All Returns

This special is once again produced by A-1 Pictures, with director Mamoru Hatakeyama continuing to helm the project, ensuring the series' consistent high-quality animation and unique directing style. The original charm of creator Aka Akasaka will once again be presented to the audience by this golden team.

STAFF Production Team

• Original Work: Aka Akasaka (Published in Shueisha's Young Jump Comics)
• Director: Mamoru Hatakeyama
• Character Design: Yuko Yahiro
• Chief Animation Director: Tetsuya Kawakami, Reina Iwasaki
• Art Director: Risa Wakabayashi
• Color Design: Kanako Hokari
• Music: Kei Haneoka
• Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa
• Production: A-1 Pictures

CAST Voice Cast

• Kaguya Shinomiya: Aoi Koga
• Miyuki Shirogane: Makoto Furukawa
• Chika Fujiwara: Konomi Kohara
• Yu Ishigami: Ryota Suzuki
• Miko Iino: Miyu Tomita
• Ai Hayasaka: Yumiri Hanamori
• Narrator: Yutaka Aoyama

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Q: When does the Kaguya-sama special air? A: It airs on December 31, 2025, at 22:00 (10:00 PM Japan Time).

Q: Who performs the special's theme song? A: "Abunai Kioku" (Dangerous Memories) performed by Masayuki Suzuki and Aoi Koga.

Q: Which animation studio is producing the special? A: It is produced by A-1 Pictures, directed by Mamoru Hatakeyama.

Conclusion

"Kaguya-sama: Love Is War – The Stairway to Adulthood" is not just a special anime; it is an important chapter witnessing the growth of the characters. As the broadcast date of December 31 approaches, fans must tune in to the various broadcasting platforms, ready to welcome this romantic New Year's Eve filled with "dangerous memories" to the voices of Masayuki Suzuki and Aoi Koga.