“You and I Are Polar Opposites” TV Anime Premieres January 2026! Suzushiro Sayumi & Sakata Shogo Star in Youthful Romantic Comedy with Music by tofubeats

Overview

The TV anime “You and I Are Polar Opposites (正反対な君と僕, Seihantai na kimi to boku)”, set to premiere in January 2026 on MBS and TBS’s nationwide network of 28 stations, is drawing attention. This series is a youthful romantic comedy featuring Suzuki, a lively but self-conscious boy, and Tani, a quiet but opinionated girl, brought to life by Suzushiro Sayumi as Suzuki and Sakata Shogo as Tani, with music by tofubeats.

Based on a popular series serialized in Shonen Jump+, the anime is expected to resonate with viewers by portraying the fresh emotions and struggles of teenagers. The second PV has been released, showcasing the character voices of Suzushiro and Sakata for the first time.

With passionate comments from Suzushiro Sayumi and Sakata Shogo, and tofubeats’s enthusiasm for the music production, fan anticipation continues to grow. More information will be unveiled as the January 2026 premiere approaches.

About the Work

“You and I Are Polar Opposites” is a youthful romantic comedy originally created by Agasawa Koucha and serialized in Shonen Jump+ until 2024. The story revolves around the relationship between two high school students, Suzuki and Tani, who are polar opposites in personality. Suzuki is energetic and cheerful but overly concerned with others’ opinions, while Tani is quiet yet firm in her beliefs. The narrative explores their meeting and growth.

The TV anime is produced by Lapin Track, directed by Nagatomo Kazukazu, with character designs by Miyakomako and music by tofubeats, assembling a stellar staff lineup. The series aims to delicately portray the real emotions and struggles of teenagers, offering viewers both empathy and inspiration.

Since the anime adaptation was announced, each release of cast and staff information has sparked significant reactions from original fans. Particularly, the casting of Suzushiro Sayumi and Sakata Shogo has been highly praised for perfectly matching the original characters’ images.

News Details

The TV anime adaptation of “You and I Are Polar Opposites” has been announced, with its premiere set for January 2026 on MBS and TBS’s nationwide network of 28 stations, alongside simultaneous streaming on ABEMA. Following this announcement, the second PV was released, featuring the first glimpse of the character voices by Suzushiro Sayumi and Sakata Shogo.

Suzushiro Sayumi commented on her role as Suzuki, “I was incredibly happy to be cast as Suzuki because I loved the original work.” Sakata Shogo also shared his surprise at being cast as Tani, “I was truly shocked when I heard I got the role after the audition.”

tofubeats, in charge of the music, expressed his enthusiasm, “I created the soundtrack with the intention of cheering on the lively characters in the series and the teenagers living in the 2020s.”

Lapin Track is handling the animation production, with Nagatomo Kazukazu as director, Uchumi Teruko in charge of series composition and animation production, Miyakomako for character design, and Kozono Naho as sub-character designer and chief animation director.

“You and I Are Polar Opposites” depicts the growth and romance of two high school students with opposite personalities, garnering expectations not only from original fans but also from anime enthusiasts. The January 2026 premiere is highly anticipated.

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