Japanese anime adaptations announced for January 2027

Two new anime adaptations have been announced for broadcast in January 2027.

“Kaku naru uewa,” a romantic comedy manga serialized in Young Animal, will be produced by ROLL2. The story follows two aspiring manga artists, Yuki Uehara and Nina Miyamoto, who enter a “secret pseudo-romance” to gain inspiration for their work. The production team includes director Shunsuke Ishikawa and series composition by Deco Akao.

“Dengeki Daisy,” a manga by Kyosuke Masutomi that has sold over 5 million copies, will be produced by Studio Deen. The series is scheduled to run for two consecutive cours. The plot centers on Teru Kurebayashi, a high school girl whose life changes after meeting Yu Kurosaki. The announcement included new cast members Tomokazu Sugita, Yuka Terazaki, Setsuji Sato, and Kohei Amasaki.