The childhood-friends-can’t-be-romcom energy is officially on the air. Osananajimi to wa Love Comedy ni Naranai（幼馴染とはラブコメにならない） locks its TV premiere for January 2026 across the TV Tokyo network, with additional broadcasts on AT-X and BS Nippon TV. The sixth and final teaser visual introduces the last heroine, Hinata Haru (CV: Yuuki Yamamoto)—a sporty, straightforward childhood friend who gradually opens up as love finds her. Here’s a concise guide for English-speaking fans: where it airs in Japan and how to follow official updates while we wait for global streaming news.
January 2026 broadcast plan across the TV Tokyo network
The series is set to begin in January 2026 on the TV Tokyo network (6-station net), a core late-night anime hub across Japan’s metro regions. Local air times will be announced by region closer to launch, but expect late-night slots typical for romcom anime. If you’re in Japan or visiting, check local listings as January approaches.
AT-X and BS Nippon TV slots explained for new viewers
AT-X is a premium anime channel via satellite/cable, known for multiple rebroadcasts each week—handy if you miss the first run. BS Nippon TV (BS日テレ) is a nationwide BS (Broadcast Satellite) channel receivable for free on TVs with a BS tuner. Together with terrestrial TV Tokyo affiliates, these outlets ensure broad domestic availability.
Hinata Haru debuts in the sixth teaser visual
The sixth teaser completes the heroine lineup with Hinata Haru（日向春）, voiced by Yuuki Yamamoto（山本悠有希）. Haru is earnest and boyish—someone who didn’t know romance at first but blossoms episode by episode. The new visual leans into motion and confidence, signaling track-club energy and warm streetwear hues that fit a contemporary youth romcom.
Cast and studio snapshot: Tezuka Productions returns
Main cast: Rin Kuzumi（久住琳） as Mizumoe Shio, Yū Serizawa（芹澤優） as Hi-i Akari, Sae Hiratsuka（平塚紗依） as Tsuki Miruna, and Yuuki Yamamoto（山本悠有希） as Hinata Haru. Animation by Tezuka Productions. Original work by Shinya Misuren（三簾真也）, serialized in Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket (vols. 1–17).
Follow official updates: teaser site, X account, and teaser PV
No global streaming platform has been announced yet. For schedule details and future platform news, follow the official channels: Teaser site / Official X account / Teaser PV on YouTube. Turn on notifications to catch slot announcements and new visuals as they drop.
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