Hana-Kimi Anime Adaptation Sets Premiere Date, Unveils Full Staff Roster and YOASOBI Theme Songs

The long-anticipated anime adaptation of Hisaya Nakajo's seminal shojo manga, Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, known internationally as Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom, has confirmed its comprehensive production details ahead of its scheduled debut on January 4, 2026. These crucial updates, which include new voice talent, principal staff appointments, the series' theme songs, and a promotional video, were officially announced during the recent Animate Girls Festival 2025. The series is slated for a wide broadcast across Japan on major networks, including Tokyo MX, BS 11, MBS, CBC TV, and RKB Mainichi Broadcasting.

Key Production Staff Revealed

The production team is led by Director Natsuki Takemura, recognized for his work on titles such as Go! Go! Vehicle Zoo and Dragon Goes House-Hunting. Takemura is supported by Assistant Director Shigeru Ueda, an industry veteran whose credits include popular series like To Love-Ru and Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IV.

The narrative structure is overseen by series script supervisor Takao Yoshioka, known for his contributions to Horimiya: The Missing Pieces. The visual aesthetic of the adaptation is managed by character designer Shi Yi Su.

Enhancing the emotional landscape of the series is composer Masaru Yokoyama, whose notable musical portfolio includes the scores for Horimiya and the rebooted Urusei Yatsura. Sound direction is handled by Jin Aketagawa, bringing his extensive expertise from acclaimed titles such as 86 and Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc.

Voice Cast Additions

The voice cast is bolstered by the addition of Satoshi Hino, who has been confirmed to voice the character Makoto Kagurazaka. He joins an already established ensemble featuring Kouki Uchiyama, Wataru Komada, Anan Furuya, and Koutarou Nishiyama in supporting roles.

Theme Songs by YOASOBI

Further increasing anticipation, the newly released promotional video provided a preview of the series' musical themes. The dynamic opening theme, titled "Adrena," and the heartfelt ending theme, "Baby," will both be performed by the globally recognized musical duo, YOASOBI. This collaboration ensures the soundtrack will maintain a high level of production quality consistent with the animation.

The original Hana-Kimi manga, authored by Hisaya Nakajo, was serialized from 1996 to 2004 in Hana to Yume and compiled into 23 volumes by Hakusensha. The series established a significant global following and was licensed in English by Viz Media. Given the enduring legacy of the source material and the visually vibrant presentation suggested by the new details, this faithful anime adaptation is positioned to be a major highlight of the upcoming romance comedy season.