Following its announcement in November 2023, the Plus-sized Misadventures in Love! TV anime adaptation has resurfaced with a first trailer, teaser visual, October 6 JST premiere date, and other reveals.
Aya Endo and Yuma Uchida are voicing lead characters Yumeko Koda and Keisuke Yuki, respectively. Uchida is also singing the ending song “Watashi de Yokatta!!!”
Meanwhile, the staff includes:
• Director: Kazuomi Koga (Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 1, 2, and 4)
• Series composer and scriptwriter: Aya Watatane
• Character designer and co-animation director: Atsuko Takahashi (Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube co-character designer)
• Animation production: Marvy Jack
Plus-sized Misadventures in Love! is based on the manga by Mamakari, which is currently serialized under Comic CMOA’s Koisuru Soirée label. MangaPlaza describes the premise as:
“This is the punishment for a fat, ugly girl like me falling in love with someone as beautiful as you…” Yumeko had a mountain of complexes about herself. Then, a terrible accident befalls her. Though somehow saved from the brink of death, Yumeko wakes up a completely different person. “This is…me…?! I’m SO cute!!” Those around her can’t hide their surprise and wonderment at this 180°change… But, Yumeko’s new hyper-positive attitude starts to change her surroundings, too. Worries and complexes can affect anyone, and Yumeko will chop right through those of her various supporting characters!! In love, work, friendship… And an attempted murder case?! This frenzied romantic comedy will leave you bubbling with energy!
The manga inspired a live-action drama adaptation that premiered in 2022.
