“Wataru-kun’s XX is on the verge of collapse” airs in July! Three voice actors have also been decided, including Umeda Shuichiro, who plays “men and women with a reason”♪

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It has been announced that Wataru-kun’s XX ga Hovering Upon a Hope, which has been decided to be made into a TV anime, will begin airing on TOKYO MX, BS NTV and other channels from July 2025. As a result, teaser visuals and main staff will be released. The main cast members Umeda Shuichiro, Yano Yumika, and Ikoma Yurie have been confirmed to appear. The original work by Narumi Naru has also arrived a celebratory illustration.

“Wataru-kun’s XX is on the verge of collapse” is a manga by Narumi Naru, who wrote “Koizumi-san, Ramen Lover,” serialized in Kodansha’s “Monthly Young Magazine.” The cumulative total of the original series has sold over 1.2 million copies.

The main character is Wataru Naoto, a second-year high school student who lives at his younger sister Suzuhaku and his aunt’s house. After losing his parents, he has not had any love, club activities, or part-time jobs, but has refused to date friends, and has given up on his younger sister as his top priority. However, one day, her childhood friend, Tateka Satsuki, transfers to schools, and Naoto’s peaceful daily life changes completely. Satsuki is a “field raid” that suddenly messes up the fields they once grew together… The ripples that Satsuki caused create a storm in the relationships surrounding Naoto, and the story depicts the story of him running wild towards collapse.

It was announced that the TV anime for this work would be produced when the original manga series ended in September 2023. About a year and a half have finally been decided to be broadcast as a summer anime from July 2025.
The teaser visual also showed Satsuki smiling with a hoo stand on his face. The visuals give off a somewhat unstable atmosphere.

The main cast has also been revealed to color the everyday romantic comedy about men and women who are suffering from adolescence. Wataru Naoto, a second-year high school student who lives with his younger sister Suzuhaku as his top priority, will be played by Umeda Shuichiro.
Yano Yumika plays Tateka Sazuki, the childhood friend Naoto once had a crush on him. It has been revealed that Ikoma Yurie will be in charge of Ishihara Shizuka, an innocent Madonna figure. Comments have been received from them.

Also, with the decision to broadcast from the original author Narumi Naru, we have received original congratulatory illustrations and comments from the three members, Naoto, Satsuki, and Murasaki.
Naoya Takashi, who directs the TV anime, also commented enthusiastically.

In addition, it has been decided that the NBC Universal Entertainment Japan booth at AnimeJapan 2025 to be held on March 22nd and 23rd will be exhibited to display photo spots for this work, as well as greetings by Satsuki and Murasaki cosplayers, and sticker distribution. The cosplayers for Satsuki and Murasaki will be handled by popular influencers and cosplayers Tsunko and Suzura.
Then, starting at 3pm on March 23rd, a stage will be held to commemorate the broadcast decision, with three main cast members taking the stage. The site’s situation can also be found on ABEMA and YouTube.

The TV anime “Wataru-kun’s XX ga Hovering Up” will begin airing on TOKYO MX, BS NTV and other channels from July 2025. We look forward to future developments.

Director: Naoya Takashi

It is apparently pronounced “Wataru-kun’s ‘batsubatsu’ is on the verge of collapse.”
As usual, we will send it with Staple.
I wonder how Satsuki-chan speaks?
I’m a little curious these days…

Wataru Naoto: Umeda Shuichiro

I will be in charge of the role of Wataru Naoto in the TV anime “Wataru-kun’s XX is Hovering Up”!
Naoto is a solid older brother, and at the same time, he is also unreliable due to his age.
I would be happy if Naoto laughs and sometimes supports him as he tries to do his best despite his feelings being drawn to Satsuki, Suzu, and Ishihara-san.
Thank you very much for your cooperation!

Tateka Satsuki: Yano Yumika

This is Yano Yumika, who will be playing the role of Tateka Satsuki.
Scary, kindness, cuteness, sexiness…Even though Satsuki shows off her face every time, she is swayed around like Naoto, she also has the joy of walking alongside her.
I hope to play each scene carefully so that everyone can convey the charm of Satsuki.
Please look forward to this somewhat mysterious story, not just the excitement of love!

Ishihara Murasaki: Ikoma Yurie

I will play the role of Ishihara Murasaki. This is Ikoma Yurie.
Murasaki is a dedicated and innocent Madonna-like figure.
I will do my best to help Wataru and everyone else feel at ease.
Please watch over the stories that Wataru and his friends woven together, “not just romantic comedies”!
Thank you very much for your cooperation!

(C) Narumi Naru Kodansha/Wataru-kun’s XX is on the verge of collapse Production Committee