Latest news for adaptation anime of the popular rom-com manga You and I Are Polar Opposites has arrived. Through its latest trailer, it has officially announced an important detail to look forward to, the reveal of the ending theme song and a premiere date set for January 11.
New Trailer of You and I Are Polar Opposites
The newly released trailer features footage that highlights the relationship dynamics between the two main characters. You and I Are Polar Opposites focuses on Suzuki, an energetic girl who always goes with the flow, and Tani, a quiet, outspoken young man. Despite their polar opposites, the two are drawn to each other, creating a unique dynamic in their relationship.
In addition to the story footage, the trailer also announces ending theme song “Pure feat. Eriko Hashimoto” performed by PAS TASTA. Correspondingly, the anime is scheduled to begin airing on January 11.
Production Team
The production of this anime was handled by Lapin Track, the studio that previously worked on The Faraway Paladin and Sarazanmai. The anime is supported by a solid production team and voice cast lineup.
Here are the main staff involved in the production:
- Director: Takayoshi Nagatomo
- Series Composition & Animation Producer: Teruko Utsumi
- Character Design: Miyakomako
- Supporting Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Naho Kozono
- Chief Animation Directors: Sayuri Sakimoto, Kazuko Hayakawa
- Main Animators: Rie Maehara, Tamami Izawa
- Art Director: Chieko Nakamura
- Color Setting: Yuki Akimoto
- Composite Director: Tomoyuki Shiokawa
- 3D Director: Yuuji Koshida
- Editor: Masayuki Kurosawa
- 2D Design Work: Wataru Osakabe
- Music: tofubeats
- Sound Director: Eriko Kimura
- Sound Effects Editor: Yui Ando
- Sound Recording: Hiroaki Ota
- Music Selection: Maiko Goda
- Animation Studio: Lapin Track
Meanwhile, the characters will be brought to life by the seiyuu The following:
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Suzuki
- Shogo Sakata as Farmer
- Yuna Taniguchi as Watanabe
- Konatsu Hirabayashi as Sato
- Anji Iwata as Yamada
- Miyuri Shimabukuro as Azuma
- Wataru Kato as Taira
- Cocoro Omori as Nishi
- Tomori Kusunoki as Honda
You and I Are Polar Opposites from One-Shot to Popularity
The manga You and I Are Polar Opposites was first published as one-shot by Agasawa in Shonen Jump Plus in January 2021. Later, the series got a full serialization in May 2022. The manga concluded on November 25, 2024, with a total of eight compilation volumes.
The series managed to gain significant popularity, with over 1.35 million copies in circulation. It placed third in the 16th Manga Taisho Awards in 2023 and seventh in the same awards in 2024.
The English adaptation of the manga has been available through MANGA Plus since June 2022. Viz Media is also releasing an English version, with the third volume being released on November 5, 2024.
With stories that are close to everyday life and the support of competent production staff, You and I Are Polar Opposites has the potential to be one of the most attention-grabbing romance anime in the upcoming Winter season. The unique relationship between Suzuki and Tani, combined with Lapin Track's signature visual style, makes this anime worth looking forward to for rom-com fans.
Source: Official Website
