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Kanojo no Tomodachi will have an adult anime adaptation

Rafael Shinzo
My name is Rafael Alves, known as Shinzo. I created the AnimeNew website in 2009 to offer news about anime, manga, and games directly from Japan.

The manga Kanojo no Tomodachi (My Girlfriend's Friendadaptation anime , scheduled to premiere in 2026. The news came with a celebratory illustration by the author, Jura, marking the series' announcement.

The manga features romance, tension, and provocative situations, following a more adult romantic drama style. It began publication in May 2021 on YanMaga Web's Kodansha. Currently, the manga has six collected volumes published.

Kanojo no Tomodachi
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Kanojo no Tomodachi love triangle

The adult story follows Takeru, a high school student who begins his first relationship with Kaori after she declares her feelings. However, the situation quickly changes when Tomoko, Kaori's close friend, starts persistently teasing Takeru.

Studio responsible for adult anime

The production will be handled by WWWave Corporation through its Deregula, created in 2023 to adapt intellectual properties from other companies. The company also manages the ComicFesta and has experience adapting works with mature themes, including novels and series aimed at an adult audience.

While new information regarding the team, cast, and premiere date is still pending, the announcement already places Kanojo no Tomodachi (My Girlfriend's Friend) among the upcoming and much-discussed anime releases. Furthermore, it's worth keeping an eye out for more news about future anime seasons here at AnimeNews.

Source: X (@kanotomo_anime_)