Exciting Details about 'No Girlfriend for Otaku?!' at Sapporo Snow Festival
The beloved manga series 'No Girlfriend for Otaku?!', which has sold over 1 million copies and is serialized in Monthly Comic Zenon by Core Magazine, is bringing its unique blend of humor and romance to fans. The story revolves around high school student Takuya Seo, who finds himself in a love comedy involving two captivating girls: the cool Amane Kei and the cheerful Ichichi Kotoko. As Takuya interacts with these two, he deepens his relationships through their shared interests.
To enhance the excitement, the anime team has announced a special advance screening event in conjunction with the Sapporo Snow Festival! Set your calendars to March 15, 2026, for an unforgettable evening.
Advance Screening Details
Event Name: 'No Girlfriend for Otaku?!' — Otaku and Girls Advance Screening
Date and Time: March 15, 2026; Doors Open at 16:00, Screening Starts at 16:30, Conclusion at 18:00
Location: United Cinema Aqua City Odaiba
(1-7-1, Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 135-0091)
Cast:
- - Takuya Seo: Masaru Komura
- - Amane Kei: Yoshiyuki Inagaki
- - Ichichi Kotoko: Yu Serizawa
Director: Shin Mita
Producer: Kawabe
Character Design/Supervising Animation Director: Rion Matsuda
Ticket Price: ¥3,000 (Limit of 2 tickets per application)
Advance Reservation (Lottery): January 20, 2026, 20:00 - January 26, 23:59
General Sale (First Come, First Served): February 15, 2026, 10:00 - March 14, 23:59
Ticket Purchase: Click Here
Note: In addition to the ticket price, a service fee of ¥220 applies. Various fees apply at the time of issuance, including a bank transfer fee of ¥330 (no charge for credit card transactions). A system usage fee of ¥220 and an issuing fee of ¥165 will also apply. Please note that due to the special nature of the event, MoviTicket and other advance tickets cannot be used.
Sapporo Snow Festival Details
Event Name: 2026 Sapporo Snow Festival (76th Edition)
Duration: February 4 - February 11, 2026
Official Website: Sapporo Snow Festival
For the festival, snow sculptures of Amane and Ichichi will be displayed at the heart of Sapporo!
Location: 11 Chome, Odori Nishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Stage Event Announcement
Fans can meet the voices behind their favorite characters during the stage event: 'No Girlfriend for Otaku?!' — Otaku and Girls at the Sapporo Snow Festival.
Date and Time: February 8, 2026, at 15:00
Venue: Near the snow sculpture of 'No Girlfriend for Otaku?!' in Odori Park, Chuo Ward, Sapporo
Weather may affect this event. Date, participants, and content are subject to change without notice.
Anime Information
The anime adaptation of 'No Girlfriend for Otaku?!' will broadcast nationwide on TV Asahi from April 2026, airing every Wednesday on IMAnimation W and BS Asahi.
The series is based on the manga by Norishiro-chan, illustrated by Sakana Ushizumi, and serialized in Monthly Comic Zenon (Core Magazine).
Director: Shin Mita
Series Composition: Kazuhiko Inukai
Character Design/Supervising Animation Director: Rion Matsuda
Music: Wataru Sato
Cast:
- - Takuya Seo: Masaru Komura
- - Amane Kei: Yoshiyuki Inagaki
- - Ichichi Kotoko: Yu Serizawa
Animation Production: TMS Entertainment/Studio 6
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_(c) Norishiro-chan, Sakana Ushizumi / Core Magazine, 'No Girlfriend for Otaku?!' Production Committee_
Manga Information
The manga 'No Girlfriend for Otaku?!' is currently serialized in Monthly Comic Zenon by Core Magazine and is receiving rave reviews. The comics from Volume 1 to Volume 11 are now available!
Read a Sample Here: Click Here