The upcoming romantic comedy anime I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class” just dropped its second promotional video. Along with the video, more staff details and its official release date were revealed. Let’s dive into everything you need to know!
A January 3 Premiere
Anime will premiere on January 3, 2024, at 11:30 p.m. JST on channels like Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS11. It will also air on MBS and TV Aichi. The story promises a mix of humor and heart as two high schoolers, who can’t stand each other, end up married due to strange circumstances.
Cast and Characters
The anime will bring the characters of Saito Hōjō and Akane Sakuramori to life. Saito is your typical third-year high schooler, while Akane is his “natural enemy.” Together, they navigate a married life filled with awkward moments and unexpected laughs.
Here’s the main cast:
- Hinaki Yano as Akane Sakuramori
- Shōgo Sakata as Saito Hōjō
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Himari Ishikura
- Nene Hieda as Shisei Hōjō
- Hōchū Ohtsuka as Tenryu Hōjō
- Fumi Hirano as Chiyo Sakuramori
A Talented Team Behind the Scenes
The animation is in great hands! Hiroyuki Oshima, known for his work on Kill la Kill and Teasing Master Takagi-san, is directing the series. The script is handled by Tatsuya Takahashi, who has worked on Domestic Girlfriend and Idoly Pride. The characters are designed by Nanako Tatsu, and the music is composed by Arisa Okehazama of Jujutsu Kaisen fame.
The Opening and Ending Songs
Music plays a big role in anime, and this show will feature some catchy tunes. The idol group =LOVE performs the opening theme, “Koibito Ijō, Suki Miman” (More Than Lovers, Less Than Love). Meanwhile, the ending theme, “Suki Kirai mo Oikoshite” (Overtaking Love and Hate), is sung by Hinaki Yano, who also voices Akane.
Origin of the Story
The anime is based on a popular YouTube manga by Seiju Amano, which first appeared in March 2020. The manga has over 3 million views on the Manga Angel Neko Oka channel. Since then, it’s been adapted into a light novel series and a web manga.
A Story Full of Unexpected Twists
The plot centers on two high school seniors, Saito and Akane, who start off as bitter enemies. But thanks to an unusual turn of events, they find themselves married! What happens when love and hate clash under one roof? Fans can expect plenty of laughs, heartfelt moments, and the occasional argument.
