You and I Are Polar Opposites Anime Adds Yuna Taniguchi, Konatsu Hirabayashi, and Anji Iwata as Classmates

The TV anime You and I Are Polar Opposites will begin airing in January 2026 on 28 MBS/TBS network stations, with a Sunday 5 p.m. timeslot. Three new cast members were announced as classmates of Suzuki and Tani: Yuna Taniguchi as Watanabe, Konatsu Hirabayashi as Sato, and Anji Iwata as Yamada. Each actor shared comments reflecting their approach to the roles and enthusiasm for the series.

Broadcast Information

The anime is scheduled to premiere in January 2026 and will air weekly on Sundays at 5 p.m. across 28 MBS/TBS network stations. Based on the manga serialized in Shonen Jump+ from May 2022 until its conclusion on November 25, 2024, the series has achieved over 1.45 million copies in circulation.

Overview of the Story

You and I Are Polar Opposites follows Suzuki, a cheerful girl who worries too much about others’ opinions, and Tani, a quiet boy who speaks his mind clearly. The story portrays Suzuki’s one-sided affection, expressed through awkward interactions with Tani, forming the basis of this romantic comedy.

Cast Announcements and Comments

Yuna Taniguchi plays Watanabe, describing the role as cheerful and carefree, and expressed enjoyment in capturing the character’s upbeat energy. Konatsu Hirabayashi, cast as Sato, remarked on her excitement at her first regular anime role, highlighting Sato’s cool and sharp personality. Anji Iwata, voicing Yamada, shared that he had been a fan of the manga and practiced the role in advance, emphasizing Yamada’s lively yet sincere nature.

Source : ORICON NEWS