Kakunaru Ue wa anime adaptation set for January 2027 premiere

The anime adaptation of the manga series ‘Kakunaru Ue wa’ (also known as ‘Now That We Draw’) is scheduled to premiere in January 2027. A new one-minute trailer and promotional artwork have been released, highlighting the series' protagonists, Yūki Uehara and Niina Miyamoto.

Produced by Infinite and animated by studio Roll2D, the romantic comedy follows two aspiring manga artists with contrasting personalities. The production team includes director Shunsuke Ishikawa, scriptwriter Deko Akao, and character designer Hiromi Nakagawa. The voice cast features Ayumu Murase and Sayumi Suzushiro in the lead roles.

The original manga, written by Kyu Takahata and illustrated by Yuwji Kaba, has been serialized in Hakusensha’s Young Animal magazine since February 2023. The series has received recognition through nominations for the Next Manga Award in both 2024 and 2025.