The official website and X (formerly Twitter) handle for the A Condition Called Love anime released the highly anticipated first promotional video on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, showcasing the main character of the anime. Fans can look forward to the romance anime premiering in April 2024.
Based on author Megumi Morino's ongoing romance manga series of the same name, A Condition Called Love anime has gained popularity since its serialization in Kodansha's Dessert magazine in 2017. With 14 Tankobon volumes published to date, the anime adaptation of the manga was announced by Kodansha in June of this year with a teaser visual.
A Condition Called Love anime will premiere in April 2024
Earlier, the team behind the A Condition Called Love anime released the series' first teaser trailer on Dec. 20, revealing the show's broadcast details. The anime is scheduled to air its episodes every Thursday at 11:56 PM JST on 28 TBS channels, beginning April 2024.
Although the promotional video did not specify a more specific release date, it is anticipated to be announced in the near future. Additionally, the official staff has not yet disclosed the number of episodes that the upcoming romance anime will include.
The teaser trailer not only reveals the broadcast information but also showcases the character voices of Chiaki Kobayashi, who portrays Saki Hananoi in the series, and Kana Hanazawa, who lends her voice to Hotaru Hinase.
A still from the trailer (Image via East Fish Studio)
The captivating trailer starts with Hotaru offering her umbrella to Hananoi to shield him from the falling snow. The brief clip then captures some heartwarming moments between the two and hints at their inner thoughts. Hotaru, unfamiliar with the complexities of love, ponders if she will ever experience it. Meanwhile, Hananoi, known for loving deeply, musters the courage to ask Hotaru out on a date.
The promotional video showcases stunning background art and a smooth flow of animation. It also beautifully exhibits Hotaru and Hananoi's cute moments in only 55 seconds.
Cast and Staff for the A Condition Called Love anime
East Fish Studio released a stunning key visual for the anime.
The team behind the romance series has been announced, with Tomoe Makino taking the director's seat at East Fish Studios and Hitomi Amemiya overseeing the scriptwriting process.
Akiko Satou oversees the design of the anime's characters, while Yamazo is responsible for composing the music. In addition to the staff, the anime boasts a talented main cast.
Hananoi, as depicted in the anime (Image via East Fish Studios)
Chiaki Kobayashi, known for his role as Gabimaru in Hell's Paradise, takes on the role of Saki Hananoi, with Kana Hanazawa, a well-known voice actor, portraying Hotaru Hinase. The names of the remaining cast members have not yet been revealed.
In the anime A Condition Called Love, we follow Hotaru Hinase, a high school freshman who is clueless about love. But her world is turned upside down when she meets Hananoi, a boy who one day asks her out on a date.
Keep up with more anime news and manga updates as 2023 progresses.
Editor's P/S
As a hard fan of romance anime, I am thrilled about the upcoming release of "A Condition Called Love" in April 2024. The recently unveiled PV has only heightened my anticipation for this captivating series. The glimpse of the main character and the heartwarming moments between Hotaru and Hananoi have left me eager to delve deeper into their love story. The stunning background art and smooth animation showcased in the PV further add to the allure of this anime.
The talented cast and staff behind "A Condition Called Love" have me confident that this series will be a must-watch for romance anime enthusiasts. Chiaki Kobayashi and Kana Hanazawa, with their exceptional voice acting skills, are sure to bring depth and authenticity to the characters of Hananoi and Hotaru. The involvement of Tomoe Makino as the director and Hitomi Amemiya as the scriptwriter only adds to my excitement, as their previous works have demonstrated their expertise in crafting compelling narratives.