Promise Me the Spotlight Anime Unveils Teaser, Cast and Staff
Haruna Mikawa plays idol Mizuki Natsuno in the adaptation from director Seiji Kishi and studio TEAM TillDawn, with no release date set.
The anime adaptation of Promise Me the Spotlight released a teaser trailer and a key visual, its official website announced on November 4, 2026. The update also confirmed the main cast, core staff and opening theme, and did not include a release date.
Haruna Mikawa voices Mizuki Natsuno, a member of the idol group Melty Strawberry, while Taihi Kimura plays Koichi Okuta, a fan of the group. Mai Kanno voices Awayuki Shiroi and Yukari Anzai voices Hatsune Fukuba.
Seiji Kishi directs at studio TEAM TillDawn, with Yuko Kakihara handling series composition and Kazuaki Morita drawing the character designs. Yuika performs the opening theme, “Nanimono demonakatta Watashi dakara.”
From magazine pages to screen
The original manga launched in Kodansha’s Shonen Magazine Edge in November 2022, moved to Magazine Pocket in 2024 and has six collected volumes in Japan so far. Kodansha publishes it in English on K MANGA. Crunchyroll reported on the new trailer and cast.
Quick answers
When does the Promise Me the Spotlight anime come out?
No release date has been announced.
Who is directing the Promise Me the Spotlight anime?
Seiji Kishi directs the series at studio TEAM TillDawn.
Who sings the opening theme?
Yuika performs the opening theme, “Nanimono demonakatta Watashi dakara.”