Discover the First Promo Video and Visuals for 'You and I Are Polar Opposites' Anime!
Dive into the vibrant world of anime as Takayoshi Nagatomo brings his vision to life in January 2026 with thrilling new adventures at Lapin Track!
New Anime Adaptation Coming in January 2026
Takayoshi Nagatomo is set to direct the upcoming anime adaptation of the romantic comedy manga, You and I Are Polar Opposites, by Kōcha Agasawa. The anime is being produced by Lapin Track and is scheduled to premiere in January 2026.
First Look Released
On Tuesday, the official website for the anime unveiled its first promotional video, visual, character designs, and production staff. You can watch the promotional video below:
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© 阿賀沢紅茶／集英社・「正反対な君と僕」製作委員会
© 阿賀沢紅茶／集英社・「正反対な君と僕」製作委員会
© 阿賀沢紅茶／集英社・「正反対な君と僕」製作委員会
Behind the Scenes Team
The production team includes:
- Director: Takayoshi Nagatomo
- Scriptwriter and Animation Producer: Teruko Utsumi (known for Sarazanmai)
- Character Design: Mako Miyako
- Sub-Character Designer and Chief Animation Director: Naho Kozono (Golden Kamuy)
- Art Director: Chieko Nakamura (Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence)
- Director of Photography: Tomoyuki Shiokawa (The Promised Neverland)
- Color Design: Yuki Akimoto (SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary)
- 3DCG Supervisor: Yuushi Koshida (My Happy Marriage)
- Editor: Masayuki Kurosawa (Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez)
- 2D Design: Wataru Osakabe (Pompo: The Cinéphile)
Manga Conclusion
The manga You and I Are Polar Opposites recently concluded on Shueisha's Shonen Jump Plus platform on November 25. It has garnered significant attention, with over 1.35 million copies in circulation. The series ranked #3 in the 16th Manga Taisho Awards in 2023 and #7 in the 17th Manga Taisho Awards in 2024.
Synopsis
According to MANGA Plus, the story follows:
Suzuki, an energetic girl who can't help but follow the crowd, finds herself drawn to Tani, a quiet boy who can easily speak his mind. Enter: the serialization of a hit one-shot! A story for anyone who wants to enjoy love! This down-to-earth, relatable rom-com is ready to pull at your heartstrings!
The manga, which began its serialization in May 2022, originally launched as a one-shot in January 2021.
English Release
MANGA Plus licensed the series for English release in June 2022. Additionally, Viz Media has also published the series, with the third volume released on November 5.
Additional Sources
Stay tuned for more updates as the premiere date approaches!