New Visual and Premiere Date for "The Neat and Pretty Beautiful Girl I Transferred to Was a Childhood Friend"
The upcoming television anime adaptation of the popular series The Neat and Pretty Beautiful Girl I Transferred to was a Childhood Friend I Used to Play with, Thinking She Was a Boy is finally getting some concrete details. It has been officially confirmed that the show will start its broadcast in July, airing on channels like TOKYO MX and BS Fuji. Along with this announcement, the team has shared the first main visual, giving us a proper look at the characters we have been waiting for. For fans of the genre, this "beautiful girl" anime is definitely one to keep an eye on as the summer season approaches.
Cast Members and Character Reveals
The voice cast for the series looks quite promising. As mentioned in previous updates, Ikumi Hasegawa is taking on the lead role of Haruki Nikaido. Joining her is Hayato Toki, who will voice the protagonist Hayato Kirishima, the childhood friend who transfers back to the city. The dynamic between these two is the heart of the story, especially since Hayato had no clue Haruki was actually a girl when they were kids. It is exactly the kind of setup that makes this "beautiful girl" anime stand out from the typical school romance titles.
Other important cast members have also been revealed:
- Miharu Hanai as Himeko Kirishima: She is Hayato’s younger sister and is currently in her third year of junior high.
- Natsumi Haruse as Mitake Minamo: A classmate of the leads who spends her time in the gardening club.
- Fuka Izumi as Saki Murao: A shrine maiden from Hayato's old hometown, Tsukinose, located in the countryside.
Behind the Scenes: Staff and Production
The production quality seems to be in good hands with project No.9 handling the animation. The staff list includes some experienced names that should give fans some confidence about the final result. Xu Denfeng is directing the project, while Deko Akao is in charge of the series composition. The musical score is being composed by a trio consisting of Ryosuke Nakanishi, Naoki Tani, and Yuri Morita. This team is working hard to bring Hibariyu’s original light novel and Kina Oyama’s manga adaptation to life on the small screen.
Upcoming Events and Promotions
If you happen to be in Tokyo next year, there is a special stage event planned for AnimeJapan 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight on March 28th. Miharu Hanai will be appearing there to talk more about the show. For those interested in attending, tickets will be available at the TOKYO MX booth starting from 9 am on that day. Additionally, the official social media account on X is doing a giveaway where lucky followers can win a visual poster signed by Ikumi Hasegawa, which is a pretty cool collectible for any hardcore fan.
