Discover the New Trailer and Cast for 'You and I Are Polar Opposites' Anime – Exciting Details Revealed!
Discover the talented Sayumi Suzushiro and Shogo Sakata in hit anime, with catchy tunes by music producer tofubeats. Dive into their creative worlds!
Exciting News: 'You and I Are Polar Opposites' Anime Announced!
Shochiku revealed some fantastic updates at Anime Expo this Saturday about the upcoming anime adaptation of Kōcha Agasawa's popular romantic comedy manga, You and I Are Polar Opposites (also known as Seihantaina Kimi to Boku).
What’s New?
- Main Cast:
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Suzuki
- Shōgo Sakata as Tani
- Music Composer: tofubeats is creating the soundtrack.
- Premiere Date: January 2026
- Streaming: Crunchyroll will stream the series as it airs.
Meet the Creative Team
- Director: Takakazu Nagatomo (Lapin Track)
- Script & Animation Producer: Teruko Utsumi (also known for Sarazanmai)
- Character Design: Mako Miyako
- Sub-character & Chief Animation Director: Naho Kozono (from Golden Kamuy) and Sayuri Sakimoto (from Orient)
- Art Director: Chieko Nakamura (Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence)
- Other Key Roles:
- Director of Photography: Tomoyuki Shiokawa (The Promised Neverland)
- Color Design: Yuki Akimoto (SHOSHIMIN)
- 3DCG: Yuushi Koshida (My Happy Marriage)
- Editing: Masayuki Kurosawa (Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez)
- 2D Design: Wataru Osakabe (Pompo: The Cinéphile)
About the Series
Shueisha's MANGA Plus describes the story as 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 originally launched as a one-shot on Shonen Jump+ in January 2021 and was later serialized in May 2022. It concluded on November 25, 2024, with the eighth and final volume shipped in March 2024.
Manga Success
- Over 1.45 million copies in circulation (including digital)
- Ranked #3 in the 16th Manga Taisho Awards (2023)
- Ranked #7 in the 17th Manga Taisho Awards (2024)
- Published in English by Viz Media
About the Manga
Agasawa's charming rom-com has captured many hearts with its relatable characters and sweet story. Fans can look forward to the anime adaptation arriving in early 2026!
Stay tuned for more updates on this delightful series!
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