"You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!" Premieres January 5, 2026! HoneyWorks OP & 2nd PV Released

The highly anticipated Winter 2026 new anime series "You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!" has officially announced it will begin broadcasting on Monday, January 5, 2026. The official release also includes the 2nd main PV, filled with a romantic atmosphere, and details about the opening theme song, which is being handled by the renowned music creation group HoneyWorks.

First Look at the 2nd PV: Childhood Friends' Feelings Quietly Sprout

The newly unveiled 2nd main PV focuses on the core emotional theme of the story—the transformation of relationships once thought "absolutely impossible."

In the PV, viewers can see the childhood friends gradually becoming aware of unusual emotional stirrings within their usual, familiar friendly interactions. The video delicately portrays the characters' wavering feelings between "friendship" and "romance," as the distances they once thought would never change quietly shorten with the progression of the story.

HoneyWorks Presents the OP Theme Song "Airabyu♡"

Another major highlight of this announcement is the opening theme song. The production has officially announced that the OP will be produced by the music creation unit HoneyWorks, whose videos have surpassed 2.5 billion total views.

This song, titled "Airabyu♡" (I Love You♡), is a brand-new single specially created by HoneyWorks for this work. In their message, HoneyWorks stated: "We've tightly packed feelings of cuteness and heart-fluttering excitement into this song."

The song will be performed in a "HoneyWorks meets" format by the four main female characters from the series.

Luxury Vocal Cast (Characters & Voice Actors)

• Shio Mizumoe —— CV: Rin Kusumi
• Akari Hiodoshi —— CV: Yu Serizawa
• Runa Tsukimi —— CV: Sae Hiratsuka
• Haru Hinata —— CV: Yuki Yamamoto

In the 2nd PV, you can get a sneak peek of part of the "Airabyu♡" audio. The energetic singing of the four voice actors, combined with HoneyWorks' signature upbeat musical style, perfectly matches this work's bittersweet yet sweet romantic atmosphere.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: When does "You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!" start airing? A: It begins broadcasting on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Q: Who performs the OP theme song? A: It is created by HoneyWorks and performed jointly by the voice actors of the four main heroines: Rin Kusumi, Yu Serizawa, Sae Hiratsuka, and Yuki Yamamoto.

Q: What is this anime adapted from? A: It is adapted from the manga of the same name.

Conclusion

"You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!" has already accumulated significant popularity since its manga days due to its unique perspective and delicate portrayal of childhood friend relationships. With the broadcast date confirmed and the powerful support of HoneyWorks, this work is undoubtedly set to become an unmissable romantic comedy highlight among the Winter 2026 new anime lineup. Be sure to mark January 5th on your calendar!