The anime adaptation of "Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi." (Noa is My Senior, And My Friend) has confirmed a 2027 broadcast start date for Japanese television. Alongside this announcement, a new key visual for the series was unveiled, providing fans with a first look at the anime's aesthetic. The production also detailed the main voice cast who will bring the central characters to life.
Rina Kawaguchi has been cast as Noa Saotome, an art director at a game company. Her junior, Rihito Otsuka, will be voiced by Tomoya Ito. The series follows Rihito Otsuka, a salaryman at a game company, and his interactions with Noa Saotome, who is described as a highly accomplished career woman admired for her work ethic.
Production Team and Source Material
Shinsuke Yanagi is directing the "Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi." anime. Keiichiro Ochi is responsible for the series composition, while Yumiko Yamamoto is handling the character designs. The animation production is being undertaken by Studio feel.
The anime is based on the manga created by Enma Akiyama. The manga has achieved significant success, having sold over 1 million copies by February 2026. It also received recognition by ranking eighth in the 10th Next Manga Awards. As of October 11, 11 collected volumes of the manga have been released in Japan.
Key points
- "Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi." anime premieres in 2027 on Japanese television.
- Rina Kawaguchi voices Noa Saotome.
- Tomoya Ito voices Rihito Otsuka.
- Shinsuke Yanagi directs the series, with Studio feel. producing.
- The original manga by Enma Akiyama has over 1 million copies sold.
Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 11, 2026
