The upcoming anime adaptation 'The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy At All' unveils character designs for Mitsuki and Aya ahead of its January 2027 premiere.
Anime Corner reported that the highly anticipated anime adaptation The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy At All has revealed new character visuals for its protagonists, Mitsuki Koga and Aya Osawa. This revelation occurred during Aniplex's event on September 12, 2026, providing a first look at the characters ahead of the series’ release in January 2027.
This announcement follows the adaptation's unveiling earlier this year. The project was first introduced in February 2026, with additional details about the studio and theme song revealed during Anime Expo in July. CloverWorks is set to produce the series, directed by Masashi Ishihama. The iconic band Nirvana's song "Breed" will serve as the opening theme, a detail confirmed by band member Dave Grohl.
The series is a manga crafted by Sumiko Arai, which has garnered attention and acclaim. Originally appearing as a short story on Arai’s Twitter from July to September 2021, it transitioned to a weekly web manga by April 2022 and was serialized on Pixiv Comic starting in April 2023. As of February 2026, the manga had four collected volumes published. Notably, it earned the Next Manga Award in the web manga category in 2023, establishing its popularity among fans.
Crunchyroll describes the narrative: the story centers around Aya, a fashionable high school student with a passion for rock music. Her seemingly unattainable crush on a mysterious employee at a CD shop—whom she believes to be a guy—is complicated by the reality that this intriguing figure is, in fact, Mitsuki, her female classmate. Mitsuki, typically reserved, struggles with revealing her true identity to Aya amid their growing connection.
Fans have been eagerly waiting for visual confirmations of Mitsuki and Aya following the initial announcements. With the unique premise of the story and its strong visual style, recognizable among fans as the “Green Yuri,” this anime adaptation aims to resonate with a diverse audience, particularly those who appreciate LGBTQ+ narratives and character-driven storytelling.
The positive responses from initial news coverage and the anticipation surrounding the series indicate a strong interest in the adaptation. With its official release set for January 2027, further updates on the series, including trailers and promotional material, are expected, which could heighten excitement as the premiere date approaches.
As The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy At All continues to generate buzz, details regarding additional character designs, voice cast, and promotional events are likely to be unveiled in the lead-up to its launch. Fans can look forward to more insights into the characters and plot before the series premieres. Keep an eye on further announcements from Aniplex and CloverWorks.
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