Noa Is My Senior, and My Friend Anime: 2027 Release, Main Cast and First Visual
The workplace comedy from Weekly Young Jump is heading to television in 2027. Its first key visual and two lead voice actors have been unveiled, bringing the unusual friendship between Noa and Rihito one step closer to the screen.
Release at a glance
- Release
- 2027; month and day pending
- Where to watch
- International streaming partner pending
- Applies to
- Japanese television announcement
- Still pending
- Broadcast season, episode count and streaming platforms
Release details checked October 12, 2026 · Official source
When will Noa Is My Senior, and My Friend premiere?
The television anime Noa Is My Senior, and My Friend (Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi.) is scheduled to air in 2027. The production confirmed the year in an October 11, 2026 update alongside its first key visual and the two main voice actors. No exact month, day, television channel or international streaming service has been announced. A more precise release date would be speculation.
Meet the two confirmed lead voice actors
The official cast announcement puts the central coworkers in focus:
- Rina Kawaguchi voices Noa Saotome, an accomplished art director at a video game company who hides a more vulnerable side behind her professional reputation.
- Tomoya Ito voices Rihito Otsuka, a second-year employee who tries to conserve energy and avoid unnecessary drama.
These are the two announced leads as of October 12. Other characters may appear in the series, but no additional voice cast should be treated as confirmed until the production announces it.
What does the new key visual show?
The first key visual depicts Noa and Rihito sitting together, emphasizing the unlikely friendship at the center of the story. It is different from the earlier teaser visual released when the anime adaptation was announced in July 2026. The image above is official character artwork sourced from the production website; to see the newly announced full key visual, visit the official anime website.
Studio and production staff
feel. is animating the series. Shinsuke Yanagi is directing, Keiichiro Ochi is responsible for series composition, and Yumiko Yamamoto is designing the characters. The core staff were identified with the original adaptation announcement, and the October cast update provides a clearer sense of the show's lead performances.
What is the story about?
Noa Saotome seems to have her career under control. As an art director at a game development company, she earns the respect of managers and younger colleagues alike. Rihito Otsuka, meanwhile, is in his second year at the company and approaches daily life with a determinedly low-energy attitude. One day, he accidentally discovers a side of Noa she has carefully concealed at work.
That encounter begins an unusual after-hours friendship. Rather than centering on a fantasy world or a high school, Noa Is My Senior, and My Friend explores how two very different adults negotiate workplace expectations, personal boundaries and the meaning of being friends.
Where did the original manga come from?
The anime adapts Enma Akiyama's manga, which began running in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump in July 2023. Eleven collected volumes had been released in Japan by July 2026, and Volume 12 was scheduled for October 19, 2026. The manga's continuing serialization means the anime is adapting an established ongoing story rather than an original television screenplay.
Is there a trailer?
The latest October 11 announcement focuses on the first key visual and the lead voice cast. An official trailer associated with this update has not been independently confirmed, so this article does not embed or label an unrelated video as an official trailer. Readers can check the production's website and social channels for future promotional videos.
Where will the anime stream?
As of October 12, 2026, no international streaming partner has been confirmed. The anime's broadcast season and episode count are also unannounced. We will update this page when the production or a licensed distributor releases those details.
Frequently asked questions
Is Noa Is My Senior an anime?
Yes. The manga's television anime adaptation was announced in July 2026, with a 2027 broadcast window confirmed in October.
Who voices Noa Saotome?
Rina Kawaguchi voices Noa Saotome.
Who voices Rihito Otsuka?
Tomoya Ito voices Rihito Otsuka.
Which studio is animating it?
feel. is responsible for animation production.
Official sources
Noa Is My Senior official anime website · Crunchyroll News: cast, key visual and 2027 broadcast. For other confirmed series, browse the AniNextUp anime calendar and latest news.
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