Now That We Draw Anime Sets January 2027 Premiere
The TV adaptation of Kakunaru Ue wa begins in January 2027. Its official website has revealed the first promotional video, character visuals and two lead cast members; an exact day and streaming platform have not been announced.
Release at a glance
- Premiere window
- January 2027; exact day pending
- Lead cast
- Ayumu Murase as Yuki Uehara; Sayumi Suzushiro as Niina Miyamoto
- Animation studio
- ROLL2
- Streaming
- Not announced
Verified against the official anime website.
When does Now That We Draw premiere?
Now That We Draw is scheduled to begin in January 2027. The official anime website confirms the month, but it does not list an exact broadcast date, time or television network. The site also does not name an international streaming service, so platform availability remains unconfirmed.
The series is based on the manga Kakunaru Ue wa. Its first promotional video and character materials were unveiled alongside the January broadcast window.
What is the story about?
Yuki Uehara dreams of becoming a manga artist and loves two-dimensional characters. After an editor criticizes his romantic comedy manga for lacking realistic romance, he considers giving up. Classmate Niina Miyamoto discovers his work and reveals that she also wants to become a manga artist. The pair start a “secret pretend relationship” to help with their manga, setting up a youth romantic comedy about two aspiring creators.
Cast and staff
Ayumu Murase voices Yuki Uehara, while Sayumi Suzushiro voices Niina Miyamoto. ROLL2 is producing the animation. Shunsuke Ishikawa directs, Deco Akao handles series composition and scripts, and Hiromi Nakagawa designs the characters. The official site lists “Kimiiro Hirari” by shallm as the opening theme.
Watch the official first PV
Watch the PV on YouTube · Official anime website.
What has not been confirmed?
The production has confirmed the January 2027 window, two lead cast members and principal staff. An exact premiere day, broadcast time and streaming service have not been announced. AniNextUp will update this guide when the official site publishes those details.
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