The official website of the A Condition Called Love anime series announced the main cast, staff, and release date for Spring 2024 on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. This confirmation is seen as the first official evidence of the series' production, following previous rumors of a television adaptation. Despite already having a devoted fan base for its original manga, the A Condition Called Love anime is anticipated to attract a larger audience, thanks to the growing popularity of romance shojo anime. Its release timing is considered advantageous for setting the series up for success.
The A Condition Called Love anime is the television adaptation of Megumi Morino's manga series with the same title. The series continues to be serialized in Kodansha's Desert shojo manga magazine and has been compiled into 13 volumes as of the writing of this article.
A Condition Called Love anime set to premiere in April 2024
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The A Condition Called Love anime series is set to premiere in April 2024, with a possibility of delay. Even if it is delayed, a Spring 2024 premiere is probable based on the initial release window estimate. However, no further details regarding the anime's release or streaming availability have been disclosed at this time.
In the series, Kana Hanazawa will portray Hotaru Hinase and Chiaki Kobayashi will play Noi Hana (also known as Hananoi-kun). The director at East Fish Studio will be Tomoe Makino, while Hitomi Amamiya will serve as the series' script supervisor and writer. Akiko Sato is responsible for designing the characters, and there are additional staff members involved as well.
Music: Yamazo
Sound Director: Fumihiko Ootera
Art Director: Yōko Nakao
Color Key Artists: Nanami Emoto, Katsumi Mochida, Yoshimi Kawakami
Compositing Director of Photography: Takuya Niwa
Editing: Kazuhiro Nii
Kodansha USA Publishing commenced digital English releases of the manga in 2020 and released the initial physical compilation volume in English on January 24, 2023. The English version of the fifth volume is set to be available on November 21. Kodansha USA Publishing provides the following description for the story:
Hotaru, a 16-year-old high school freshman, has never been passionate about love. Instead, she values her vibrant life with her loved ones and friends. One day, after witnessing her classmate Hananoi-kun sitting alone in the snow following a messy breakup, she casually offers him her umbrella without much thought. However, things take a turn when he unexpectedly asks her out in the middle of their classroom the next day. Deep down, Hotaru senses that this encounter may lead to a significant transformation in her life... Stay updated on all the latest news in anime, manga, film, and live-action throughout the year 2023.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z fan, I am thrilled about the upcoming release of the "A Condition Called Love" anime series in Spring 2024. The announcement of the main cast and skilled production staff has further heightened my excitement. The series, based on the popular manga of the same name, promises a heartwarming tale of love and emotions that will resonate with viewers.
The release timing of the anime is particularly advantageous, as the romance shojo genre continues to gain popularity. This provides an excellent opportunity for the series to attract a broader audience and establish itself as a standout title in the genre. The fact that the manga already has a devoted fan base is a testament to its compelling storyline and relatable characters.