The Isshiki-san Wants to Know About Love anime has officially announced its January 2027 broadcast window alongside a vibrant new teaser trailer. The promotional video showcases dynamic character animations and key scenes that capture the story’s mix of awkward romance and workplace comedy. Revealed through the KADOKAWA Anime YouTube channel and official press release, the teaser has already generated significant buzz by highlighting the lead characters’ personalities. This marks an important step in bringing the popular manga’s unique charm to television screens.
The anime is scheduled to premiere in January 2027 and is produced by studio Sakura Create. Additional trailers and visuals are expected soon as production advances toward the winter season debut. The project aims to faithfully adapt the source material while delivering high-quality animation.
The main cast includes:
Riko Akechi as Isshiki Rinna Milford
Shūichirō Umeda as Meishi Rokutanda
Staff members for the anime include:
Prop Design: Noriyasu Murata
CG Director: Satomi Nakajima
CG Production: Studio Twinkle
Color Key Artist: Akiko Saito
Art Director: Yasutada Kato
Compositing Director of Photography: Daisuke Horino
Editing: Yūsuke Ueno
Sound Director: Masanori Tsuchiya
Music: MICHIRU
Music Production: Kadokawa
What is Isshiki-san Wants to Know About Love about?
Isshiki-san Wants to Know About Love is a popular manga series written and illustrated by Ayune Araragi. The story falls under the romantic comedy genre with strong elements of workplace drama and character-driven humor. It has been licensed in English by Yen Press, making it accessible to international readers. The series originally gained traction through its relatable portrayal of budding romance in a professional setting. Here is the story description of the series from Yen Press:
The straitlaced and serious police inspector Isshiki has earned the respect of everyone around her, but lately, she hasn’t quite been herself at work. Whenever her coworker Rokutanda is around, she gets flustered and slips up! Having no experience with such complicated feelings, Isshiki decides to enter a pseudo-relationship with Rokutanda and figure out what this love thing is all about!
The upcoming anime adaptation is poised to expand the reach of this delightful series. With its January 2027 premiere, Isshiki-san Wants to Know About Love will introduce the story to a broader global audience through dynamic animation. The teaser trailer already hints at faithful character designs and engaging voice work that align closely with the source material. Production updates suggest careful attention to detail in both visuals and audio elements.
Sources: KADOKAWA Anime YouTube channel and Press Release.
