New Trailer for Aishiteru Game wo Owarasetai Anime: CHiCO with HoneyWorks and Release Date Announced!
Exciting new details have arrived for the Aishiteru Game wo Owarasetai (I Want to End the 'I Love You' Game) anime, which is eagerly awaited by romantic comedy fans! The main promotional video shared on the series' official website showcases the atmosphere of the story and introduces the highly anticipated opening theme song to fans for the first time. The track titled "Kimi no Sei de Aishiteru" (It's Your Fault I Love You), performed by CHiCO with HoneyWorks, successfully reflects the energetic and emotional tone of the anime. The official premiere date for the series has been confirmed as April 14, 2026.
The story of the anime centers around childhood friends Yukiya Asagi and Miku Sakura. Since the sixth grade, the duo has been playing a game where they say "I love you" to each other, and the first one to get embarrassed loses. However, as they reach their high school years, this game becomes complicated and sweet, mixed with suppressed true feelings and adolescent excitement. Who will give in first and how this "love game" will end forms the core mystery of the series. Having experienced voice actors like Kaito Ishikawa (Yukiya) and Miku Ito (Miku) in the lead roles already guarantees the chemistry between the characters.
A very ambitious team is in charge of the production. The anime, prepared by Felix Film studio, is directed by Azuma Tani, whom we know from works like Thermae Romae. The script and series composition are entrusted to Keiichiro Ochi, who has worked on popular romantic comedies such as The Quintessential Quintuplets and Girlfriend, Girlfriend. Additionally, the fact that Akito Matsuda, known from the Sound! Euphonium series, is behind the music indicates that the audio quality of the series will also be high.
The original manga created by Yuki Domoto has been published on Shogakukan's Sunday Webry platform since 2021 and has reached a large fan base in a short time. Especially the pure but stubborn approaches of the characters toward each other are seen as a breath of fresh air for fans of the genre. The anime, which will start on Tokyo MX and other channels on April 14, will also be broadcast simultaneously on Crunchyroll. If you are looking for a "slow-burn" love story that will warm your heart, Aishiteru Game wo Owarasetai should be at the top of your lists this spring season!
