Now That We Draw just dropped its first teaser trailer faster than an otaku can shout “Kawaii!” Pop the confetti because this anime is set to explode onto our screens in January 2027. Yes, you heard that right—plenty of time to dust off your collection of action figures and refine your ramen-making skills! It’s directed by the genius Shunsuke Ishikawa, huddled with the quirky mad scientists at ROLL2 studio. And who’s weaving this tale of chaos? None other than Deko Akao! Oh, and let’s not forget Hiromi Nakagawa, the visual wizard who’s going to make these characters look as delicious as your favorite sushi roll. Remember that jaw-dropping key visual from March? Check it out here—it’s a feast for your eyeballs!
<p>Now, let’s get real about the voice cast! They’re more fabulous than a thousand glitter bombs at a cosplay convention:</p>
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<li><strong>Sayumi Suzushiro</strong> as the delightfully dizzy Niina Miyamoto: "What’s that cliffhanger?!"</li>
<li><strong>Ayumu Murase</strong> as the lovable loser Yuuki Uehara, the guy whose life is like a bad Netflix rom-com that keeps getting renewed.</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Get ready for some vocal goodness! Check out their melodic sorcery in the fresh trailer below—it’s more electrifying than a double shot of espresso!</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Here’s the juicy plot twist: it’s a rom-com that improbably follows Yuuki and Niina, our not-so-dynamic duo. These two manga wannabes decide to dive headfirst into a totally chill *fake* relationship just to snag some romantic seasoning for their work. Spoiler alert: It’s about to get as messy as a toddler in a spaghetti factory!</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Now That We Draw</em> is an absolute treasure crafted by the magnificent Kyu Takahata and Yuwji Kaba, serialized in Hakusensha’s <em>Young Animal</em> since February 2023. And our buddies at Seven Seas Entertainment are galloping in to deliver this gem to the English-speaking fandoms with a tagline that’s more inviting than free pizza on a Friday:
<em>Opposites attract in this hysterical rom-com about two high school manga artists who can’t catch a break!</em>
<p>Our star, the hilariously clueless Uehara Yuuki, is crafting the quintessential romantic heroine—sassy but as lost as a cat in a dog park. But when a heartless editor snorts at his plot (“This story is as exciting as watching grass grow!”), Yuuki tumbles into a slapstick saga that collides him with his hyperactive classmate, Miyamoto Niina, who’s planning her own grand escape from reality!</p>
<p>So, with a proposal for a fake relationship that’s as absurd as a llama in a tutu, they hope to gather the romantic experience they’re woefully missing. But what happens when their true selves are as different from their anime personas as night and day? Can this ridiculously chaotic coupling turn their wacky manga fantasies into glorious reality, or will they just unleash a comedy of errors that would make Shakespeare weep? Stay tuned!</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Source: <em>Now That We Draw</em> <a href="https://kakunaru-anime.com/">Official Website</a><br />©Kyu Takahata, Yuwji Kaba/Hakusensha/”<em>Kakunaru Ue wa</em>” Production Committee</p>Comments
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