Aniplex has unveiled an official teaser trailer and key visual for the anime adaptation of Sumiko Arai‘s manga The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All (Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta). The trailer confirms the anime’s voice cast, staff lineup, a January 2027 premiere window, and a surprising choice for the opening theme song.
Nirvana’s “Breed” as the Opening Theme
Perhaps the biggest talking point from the reveal is the opening theme: “Breed,” a 1991 track by grunge legends Nirvana. The teaser previews the song over its footage. Separately, Crunchyroll announced at its Anime Expo panel on Friday that it will stream the series, and released an English-subtitled version of the trailer.
Voice Cast
- Akari Kitō as Aya Ōsawa
- Mariya Ise as Mitsuki Koga
Staff
- Director: Masashi Ishihama (From the New World, Garakowa -Restore the World-, Horimiya)
- Animation Studio: CloverWorks
- Series Composition: Rino Yamazaki (Akebi’s Sailor Uniform, The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity, Spy×Family Season 3)
- Character Design: Kanna Hirayama (Rent-A-Girlfriend, Oshi no Ko)
Both manga author Sumiko Arai and director Masashi Ishihama drew special illustrations to mark the announcement.
Synopsis
Fashionable and upbeat high schooler Aya Ōsawa develops a crush on a mysterious, stylish employee at a local CD shop — someone with impeccable music taste. What she doesn’t realize is that this seemingly male employee is actually her female classmate, Mitsuki Koga. Mitsuki tends to keep to herself, but with her seat right next to Aya’s, she can’t help but be acutely aware of Aya’s feelings. Revealing the truth is off the table — but getting a little closer to Aya might not be such a bad idea…
About the Manga
Arai first launched the series on Twitter (now X) in April 2022, before moving to a serialization on pixiv Comic in April 2023. Kadokawa Shoten publishes the series in print; the fourth compiled volume shipped on February 19. The manga ranked #2 on the 23rd annual Da Vinci “Book of the Year” list and #2 in the female readers’ manga category of Takarajimasha’s Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (This Manga Is Amazing!) 2024 edition.
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