The anime ‘Tune In to the Midnight Heart’, based on Masakuni Igarashi’s manga, announced on Tuesday (6th) the addition of two actresses to its main cast. Taking on the roles are Yūki Wakai, portraying the childhood friend and former bandmate Aiko, and Nao Tōyama, playing Ao Hyakusai, the star of the VTuber group Blue-Box. Scheduled to premiere this January 2026, the production arrives to shake up the musical and virtual entertainment anime scene, promising a narrative full of emotion for the Brazilian audience.
The direction is handled by Masayuki Takahashi, known for ‘Butareba’, while production is carried out by Studio Gekkō. Thus, the series promises to combine an engaging story about music and friendship with a high-level soundtrack. Additionally, the anime already features opening and ending themes by Suisei Hoshimachi and Soala, respectively, further raising expectations for its premiere.
Where to Watch and Production Details
Brazilian fans will be able to follow the series through streaming services, as is the case with most current Japanese productions. In Japan, the broadcast airs on Kansai TV and Fuji TV channels, in a new programming block called ‘Ka-Anival!!’. To ensure a complete experience, the original manga is already digitally available in English by Kodansha, allowing viewers to explore the source material before or during the episode broadcasts.
Originally released in September 2023, the manga already has ten volumes published in Japan, demonstrating its popularity. Therefore, the anime adaptation arrives at a time of high anticipation, especially for fans who have followed the work from the beginning. With this development, ‘Tune In to the Midnight Heart’ positions itself as one of the most anticipated titles of early 2026, promising to win over both music lovers and VTuber universe enthusiasts.
