The TV anime adaptation of Shūichi Nimaru’s light novel series “Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Comedy”/ “A Romantic Comedy Where the Childhood Friend Absolutely Will Not Lose” (幼なじみが絶対に負けないラブコメ) is confirmed to premiere on 14th April! The screenshots of the first episode are also revealed!
▍Screenshots
▍Character Design
■ Sueharu Maru (丸 末晴) – CV: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (松岡禎丞)
■ Kuroha Shida (志田黒羽) – CV: Inori Minase (水瀬いのり)
■ Shirokusa Kachi (可知白草) – CV: Ayane Sakura (佐倉綾音)
■ Maria Momosaka (桃坂真理愛) – CV: Saori Ōnishi (大西沙織)
■ Kai Tetsuhiko (甲斐哲彦) – CV: Nobunaga Shimazaki (島﨑信長)
▍Synopsis
Sueharu Maru is a seventeen-year-old high school boy who has never had a girlfriend. He lives next door to his childhood friend Kuroha Shida, a small and cute Onee-san type of girl with an outgoing character. One day, Kuroha confesses to Sueharu, but he rejects her; Sueharu only has eyes for his first love, Shirokusa Kachi, who is a beautiful idol and an award-winning author in school.
Shirokusa is indifferent to all boys in school but Sueharu, which makes Sueharu think that he might have a chance. When Sueharu decides to confess his feelings, he is devastated to find out that Shirokusa already has a boyfriend. Kuroha approaches Sueharu, offering to help him get revenge on Shirokusa and her boyfriend.
▍Staff and Production
Original Works: Shūichi Nimaru (二丸修一) [Dengeki Bunko]
Original Illustrations: Ui Shigure (しぐれうい)
Director: Takashi Naoya (直谷たかし)
Series Composition: Yoriko Tomita (冨田頼子)
Character Design: Takashi Naoya (直谷たかし)
Sub-Character Design: Atsushi Soga (曾我篤史)
Animation: Doga Kobo
▍Cast
■ Sueharu Maru (丸末晴) – CV: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (松岡禎丞)
■ Kuroha Shida (志田黒羽) – CV: Inori Minase (水瀬いのり)
■ Shirokusa Kachi (可知白草) – CV: Ayane Sakura (佐倉 綾音)
■ Maria Momosaka (桃坂真理愛) – CV: Saori Ōnishi (大西沙織)
■ Kai Tetsuhiko (甲斐哲彦) – CV: Nobunaga Shimazaki (島﨑信長)