© Junta Shima, KADOKAWA / Murai’s Love Production Committee
Hello, anime lovers! Today, we’re diving into the highly anticipated anime "Murai's Love," set to air in Fall 2024. This series is an extreme heart-throbbing romantic comedy about a teacher who falls in love with her favorite character from an otome game and a male student who is in love with that teacher.
Synopsis
"Murai's Love" begins with high school student Murai falling in love with his homeroom teacher, Ms. Tanaka. However, Ms. Tanaka is obsessed with an otome game character named "Hitotose." To win her heart, Murai starts to model himself after her favorite character and makes bold advances. How will this strange love triangle unfold? You won't want to miss it!
Character Introduction
- Murai (CV: Kengo Takanashi): A studious and serious high school student who is deeply in love with Ms. Tanaka.
- Ayano Tanaka (CV: Yoko Hikasa): A teacher who is an otome game otaku. She has little interaction with her students or colleagues and is hard to read emotionally.
- Hitotose (CV: Nobunaga Shimazaki): The otome game character Ms. Tanaka is in love with. He’s a mysterious figure dressed as a ninja.
Highlights
The charm of this anime lies in the uniquely quirky romantic dynamics between the characters. Murai’s straightforward feelings and the way Ms. Tanaka is swayed by them will bring both laughter and tears. The star-studded voice cast and captivating music are also not to be missed. The opening theme is "Henshin!" by Rinu (Stpri), and the ending theme is "Suko." by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan.
Cast & Staff
Cast
- Murai: Kengo Takanashi
- Ayano Tanaka: Yoko Hikasa
- Hitotose: Nobunaga Shimazaki
- Kiriyama: Kohei Amasaki
- Hirai: Haruki Ishiya
- Yuka Saijo: Saori Goto
- Hitomi Saijo: Mikoi Sasaki
- Yayoi Fukunaga: Yuuki Hirose
- Yamakado: Masaya Matsukaze
- Narration: Hochu Otsuka
Staff
- Original Work: Junta Shima, "Murai's Love" (Gene LINE Comics / KADOKAWA)
- Director: Yoshiki Yamakawa
- Series Composition & Script: Susumu Yamakawa
- Music: Ruka Kawada
- Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa
- Animation Production: J.C.STAFF
OP Theme: Rinu (Stpri) "Henshin!"
ED Theme: Yabai T-Shirts Yasan "Suko."
Streaming & Broadcast Information
"Murai's Love" will be available for exclusive early streaming on Disney+ starting Wednesday, September 4, 2024. It will also air weekly on TOKYO MX, BS Nippon TV, and Biwako Broadcasting starting Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 23:30.
Conclusion
"Murai's Love" is a must-see for fans of otome games and romantic comedies. Don’t miss out on the exclusive streaming on Disney+! This fall, let’s all swoon over the bizarre love story of Murai and Ms. Tanaka. Be sure to check the official website and social media for the latest updates, and look forward to the broadcast!
© Junta Shima, KADOKAWA / Murai’s Love Production Committee
