Enma Akiyama's "Noa-senpai is a Friend" is getting an anime adaptation, which will air in 2027.

Kadokawa announced that they are producing the anime adaptation of Enma Akiyama's "Noa-senpai is a Friend" and revealed the details, including the cast and staff, which will air in 2027. To commemorate the announcement of the anime, manga artist Akiyama is drawing an illustration to celebrate the news.

The cast for the anime series includes Rina Kawaguchi as Noa Saotome. She's the lead Art Director of the company, known for her high skills and reliability at work. She is a talented and hard-working woman who looks put-together at work, but is actually very emotional and lonely in private.

Tomoya Ito as Rihito Otsuka. He's a junior 3D modelling employee who values personal time and avoids unnecessary work and relationships. He is a quiet, low-energy introvert with a permanently deadpan look.

Shinsuke Yanagi is directing the anime at the animation studio, Studio Feel. Together with Keiichiro Ochi is writing the series composition, and Yumiko Yamamoto is designing the characters.

The manga series was published in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine in July 2023, and released in 12 manga volumes, including the upcoming 12th volume to be released on Monday, October 19th. It also received achievements, including 8th runner-up in the Print Manga category at the Next Manga Awards in 2017.

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Source:

- "Noa-senpai is My Friend" anime website - https://noasenpai-anime.com/

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Photo:

- © Enma Akiyama/Shueisha • Noa-senpai is a Friend Production Committee.

 

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