New Spring-Themed Visual and Trailer Released for Tenbin Anime: Starts in July!
Exciting new updates have arrived for the anime Tenkou-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishoujo ga, Mukashi Danshi da to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi datta Ken (shortened to Tenbin), which romantic comedy fans have been eagerly awaiting! Ahead of the series' premiere in July 2026, the production team has unveiled the third promotional visual and a new trailer. The newly released visual depicts Haruki Nikaido, one of the central characters of the story, walking to school amidst cherry blossoms (sakura). This spring-inspired visual offers hints about the series' atmosphere.
Our story begins with Hayato Kirishima transferring to a new school. There, he meets Haruki, known as the school's most popular and elegant girl. However, he soon realizes a major truth: this beautiful girl is none other than his best friend from childhood, with whom he used to play games and whom he thought was a boy back then! This chance encounter after many years opens the door to both funny and emotional moments. The trailer highlights this nostalgic bond and the new dynamic between the characters, promising viewers a delightful romantic comedy.
The Tenbin series is based on a popular light novel series written by Hibiki Yuu and illustrated by Shiso. First published in 2020, the series quickly reached a large fan base and cemented its success with a manga adaptation. Handling the "childhood friend" theme with a modern and fun perspective, the production is known for presenting classic genre elements with a fresh narrative. With the announcement of the anime adaptation, fans of the series began counting down the days to see the characters' chemistry on screen.
The anime, which will begin in July 2026, seems to be a candidate for one of the most ambitious romantic comedies of the summer season. According to information from the production team, more details regarding the voice cast and opening/ending songs are expected to be shared in the coming months. If you are curious about the answer to the question "an old friend may not become an enemy, but can they become a lover?", don't forget to add Tenbin to your list! We will continue to follow the developments.
