The popular shojo manga series Anyway, I’m Falling in Love With You by Haruka Mitsui is being adapted into an anime series, as confirmed by publisher Kodansha on Thursday, February 29th, 2024.
In addition, an official account on the social media platform X has been created for the upcoming anime adaptation.
This account has shared an exclusive illustration drawn by Mitsui along with some of her thoughts and excitement about the anime project coming to fruition.
Previously in February, the cover art for the April issue of Kodansha’s Nakayoshi magazine had hinted that an anime version of Anyway, I’m Falling in Love With You was likely in production, however, no formal announcement was made at that time.
The official green-lighting of the anime adaptation has now been revealed much to the joy of fans who have been eager to see the popular shojo manga brought to life in anime form.
The confirmation of the adaptation ensures viewers can look forward to seeing the charming characters and romantic stories told in the original manga play out on screen in the near future.
Romantic Manga ‘Anyway, I’m Falling in Love With You’ Set for Anime Adaptation
The popular romance manga Anyway, I’m Falling in Love With You by Haruka Mitsui will be receiving an anime adaptation, publisher Kodansha confirmed on Thursday, February 29th, 2024.
Coinciding with the announcement, an official account on the social media platform X was opened specifically for the upcoming anime.
Through this account, Mitsui’s excitement about the adaptation was conveyed along with an original commemorative illustration she drew depicting the main character Mizuha Nishino, and her friends.
While key details like release timeframe, broadcasting network, production studio, and main voice cast have not yet been revealed, the revelation of the anime project itself comes on the heels of a hint dropped last month.
The cover art for the April issue of Kodansha’s Nakayoshi magazine strongly suggested an anime version of Mitsui’s manga was in the works.
With the adaptation now formally announced, fans can eagerly anticipate seeing the romantic story and affable characters they enjoyed in the manga brought to animated life in the near future.
More specifics regarding the staff, animation studio, and premiere date will likely be shared as production ramps up.
Author Haruka Mitsui Excited for ‘Anyway, I’m Falling in Love With You’ Anime Adaptation
Along with the anime adaptation announcement and commemorative illustration, original manga author Haruka Mitsui’s thoughts regarding the upcoming project were also shared.
Translated from Japanese, her comments convey great excitement and gratitude:
Mitsui expressed excitement and gratitude regarding the anime adaptation announcement. She remarked that it was unbelievable that “Koishima” was being made into an anime.
She recalled that when the manga first launched in December 2020, she had never imagined this day would come. Mitsui conveyed thanks to all the readers who had supported the series thus far.
Mitsui also mentioned looking forward to seeing her beloved characters brought to life in animated form and showcasing their “sparkling youth” in the anime adaptation.
Specifically, she cited the main protagonist Mizuho, and her childhood friends Teruzuki, Fuka, Ai, and Shugo as characters she can’t wait to see in motion.
As of now, seven compiled manga volumes of Anyway, I’m Falling in Love With You have been published by Kodansha’s Nakayoshi magazine since the series began serialization in November 2020.
The eighth volume is scheduled for release on March 13th, 2024, shortly after the anime adaptation announcement.
More details about the anime production, including studio, cast, release date, and broadcast network will likely be revealed later on as work on the series progresses.
