The staff for the Iwamoto Senpai no Suisen (岩元先輩ノ推薦) anime has announced its official premiere date. The first episode will air on July 4, 2026. Information about the opening and ending songs, as well as newly added voice cast members, has also been revealed.

Original Work

The series is based on the manga of the same name by Hiroshi Shiibashi. It was first published as a special chapter in “Shonen Jump+” on March 30, 2020, before beginning regular serialization in Ultra Jump in March 2021.

Synopsis

The story takes place in Japan in the 1910s. Kodo Iwamoto, a student at Seiho High School under the supervision of the army, is assigned to investigate supernatural phenomena occurring across the country and recruit people with special powers for military use. On his travels, he encounters strange events and people with various abilities. The series is a romantic mystery that depicts Iwamoto’s relationships with these gifted individuals.

Opening and Ending Theme Songs

The opening theme will be performed by THE JET BOY BANGERZ (TJBB), while the ending theme, titled “ココニイル”, will be performed by WOLF HOWL HARMONY (WHH). Both groups belong to LDH.

THE JET BOY BANGERZ said, “We are truly honored to be involved with a work that has such a distinctive world and beautiful artwork. We put our effort into expressing the charm of the story through music, and we hope everyone will listen to our song while watching the anime.”

WOLF HOWL HARMONY said, “We kept thinking about how this song could embrace the characters’ emotions and Iwamoto-senpai’s warmth. We hope ‘ココニイル’ will leave a lingering feeling with viewers after each episode ends.”

Additional Voice Cast

• Ruu Sasame — a second-year student at Seiho High School. Wherever he is, rain always falls, indoors or outdoors. He is gentle and sensitive to moisture in the air. Voiced by Mato Sato
• Mizuka Awatama — a first-year student who loves Japanese dolls, especially his four favorite dolls named Kazumi, Futaba, Mie, and Shiki. He is laid-back, charming, and does everything in his own way. Voiced by Shinnosuke Tokudome

Mato Sato commented, “Sasame-kun is a genuinely grateful person who sincerely wants to help Iwamoto-senpai. I tried to find a new approach to acting that I had never attempted before. I believe that after watching, you will think of him every time it rains.”

Shinnosuke Tokudome said, “I really love the mysterious and beautiful world created by Shiibashi-sensei, so I am very happy to have received this role. Awatama-kun is a boy who loves what he loves, and I fell in love with the character while recording.”

Broadcast Info

• TOKYO MX — starts July 4, 2026, every Saturday at 10:30 p.m.
• Sun TV — starts July 4, 2026, every Saturday at 11:00 p.m.

Main Staff and Cast

• Original manga: Hiroshi Shiibashi, Shueisha / Ultra Jump
• Director: Toshifumi Kawase
• Series scriptwriter: Keiichiro Ochi
• Character design: Atsuko Nakajima
• Sound director: Takuya Hiramitsu
• Music: Yoshiaki Dewa, Toru Ishizuka
• Animation studio: Studio DEEN
• Production: “Iwamoto Senpai no Suisen” Production Committee

Full Voice Cast

• Kodo Iwamoto — Taito Ban
• Kai Haramochi — Yuki Sakakibara
• Soichiro Amahane — Kento Ito
• Joe Tachibana — Akira Ishida
• Yuji Okuaki — Katsuya Fukunishi
• Shizuma Aonuma — Takuma Nagatsuka
• Ruu Sasame — Mato Sato
• Mizuka Awatama — Shinnosuke Tokudome

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Source: aniani