The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All Anime Arrives in January 2027: Cast, Director, and Nirvana Opening Song Announced
The highly anticipated anime The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All arrives in January 2027. According to Anime News Network, along with the teaser visual released on July 3, 2026, the main voice cast, director, studio, and opening song were also announced.
The anime stars Akari Kitō (Kyōko Hori – Horimiya) and Mariya Ise (Mob – Mob Psycho 100). Masashi Ishihama is in the director's chair. Ishihama is known for his work on Kaguya-sama: Love is War and My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU. The studio CloverWorks (Spy x Family, My Dress-Up Darling) is handling the project.
The series is actually a popular manga adaptation. The manga is written and illustrated by Sumiko Arai and was first published on Pixiv in 2022. The story, which quickly gained a large fan base, revolves around a high school student named Aya who falls in love with a mysterious and cool-looking 'guy' she encounters. However, things get complicated when she discovers that this person is actually a woman. The manga humorously explores themes of gender identity, romance, and friendship.
Undoubtedly, the most striking detail of the anime is its opening song. The track 'Breed' from the Nevermind album by the legendary '90s grunge band Nirvana will accompany the anime's opening credits. This choice both reflects the series' rebellious and alternative spirit and marks a first in anime music history. Combined with CloverWorks' high-quality animation and strong voice cast, the project is poised to be one of the most talked-about works of the winter 2027 season. Fans are eagerly awaiting new trailers and visuals to be released in the coming months.
