Exciting Announcement: 'Kashiwada-san and Ohta-kun' TV Anime Premieres!
The world of anime is buzzing with excitement as Bushiroad Move has officially announced that the TV adaptation of the popular series 'Kashiwada-san and Ohta-kun' will premiere in October 2025. Based on the beloved manga serialized in Dragon Comics Age, this anime brings to life the quirky relationship between the stoic girl, Kashiwada, and her expressive classmate, Ohta. Their contrasting emotional displays create a charming setting for a romantic comedy that fans have been eagerly anticipating.
Double Follow Campaign
In celebration of this exciting announcement, the creators are launching a special
double follow campaign. Participants stand a chance to win exclusive illustrations with handwritten signatures from the original artist, Fuyu Higashi. The campaign runs from June 20, 2025, at 18:00 to June 26, 2025, at 23:59. To enter, fans can follow the official Twitter account at
@kashiwada_ohta for more details.
World Premiere at Anime Expo 2025
In addition to the premiere date, 'Kashiwada-san and Ohta-kun' will also feature a
world premiere screening of its first episode during Anime Expo 2025, North America’s largest anime event. Scheduled for July 3, 2025, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, fans can catch an advanced glimpse of what promises to be a charming and entertaining series. The screening will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:20 PM PDT, so anime enthusiasts should be sure to mark their calendars. A few sneak peeks of the first episode have already been shared, adding to the mounting excitement!
Series Overview
'Kashiwada-san and Ohta-kun' tells the story of a middle school girl, Kashiwada, who is truly masterful at concealing her feelings, and Ohta, who wears his heart on his sleeve. This delightful duo, balancing each other out, surely raises the question – do they harbor feelings for each other? Their school life, filled with humorous encounters and emotional complexities, serves as the perfect backdrop for a budding romance.
Stellar Staff and Cast
The anime is directed by Tomohiro Kamiya, with script supervision by Michiko Yokote, ensuring a foray into a well-crafted narrative. Character design and chief animation direction are handled by Naoto Nakamura, while a host of talented artists contribute to the beautiful art and sound. The show will feature the voices of
- - Akane Fujita as Kashiwada-san,
- - Kyouhei Natsume as Ohta-kun,
- - Yuya Hirose as Tadokoro-kun, and others bringing life to the delightful characters.
Availability and Further Information
Mark your calendars for October 2025 for the official start of the broadcast. More information will be released via the show’s official website and Twitter, which can be found at
kashiwada-ohta.com or by following the official Twitter account at
@kashiwada_ohta.
Comic Availability
For those eager to dive into the story ahead of the anime, volumes 1 to 10 of the comic are currently available for purchase, along with the spin-off series, 'Kashiwada-san and Ohta-kun+' volumes 1 and 2.
Stay tuned, and let the countdown to October 2025 begin!
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