the anime GANBARE! Nakamura-kun!!, , adaptation of the charming BL manga SYUNDEI, has been officially delayed until 2026. Although originally expected for some point in 2025, the official website announced this week that the series needs more production time, and the new release window will be sometime next year.
“Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!” he takes his time
Despite the delay, it’s not all bad news. The first two episodes of GANBARE! Nakamura-kun!! They will be screened in advance on August 24 in Tokyo, giving a small sample that the project is still alive and well. So yeah, we’re going to have to wait a little longer, but at least there are already signs of life.
This anime is one of those adaptations that many fans of the manga were looking forward to. GANBARE! Nakamura-kun!! It is not a conventional story within the BL. More than drama or romantic tension, the manga is an adorable comedy about the clumsy, very human attempts of a high school boy to get close to his crush. He has a heart, has humor and has that retro charm that is reminiscent of school comedies of the 80s and 90s, but with a modern and queer touch that feels fresh and necessary.
A promising cast for an endearing story
Chiaki Kobayashi will be the voice of Okuto Nakamura, the protagonist of the title, a shy boy who blushes every time he breathes near his partner Aiki Hirose, who will be interpreted by Yuki Sakakihara. The dynamic between the two promises to be fun and tender, just like in the manga.
Plus, two legendary anime voices join the cast. Kappei Yamaguchi (The voice behind L in Death Note and Usopp in One Piece) and Junko Takeuchi (The eternal voice of Naruto). Although his characters have not yet been revealed, fans of the franchise have already heard them in a previous audio drama of the manga. So there is plenty of expectation about what roles they will have in the anime.
behind the project GANBARE! Nakamura-kun!! is Aoi Umeki, known for his work in “Pop Team Epic”. Who not only directs the anime, but also writes the scripts and designs the characters. The animation is in charge of the study Drive, which has been gaining notoriety in recent years.
It also highlights the participation of Naoki Yoshibe As assistant director (who has worked as animation director at JoJos Bizarre Adventure). And of Yasuko Aoki, which in addition to being involved in titles such as «Ghost of the Idol» and «Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister». A Now he will be in charge of supervising the scripts of the series under the stamp of Studio Monado. The music will be in the hands of Ayana Tsujita, composer of The Demon Prince of the Momochi House.
Crunchyroll will stream the anime
It has already been confirmed that Crunchyroll It will be the platform in charge of transmitting the series GANBARE! Nakamura-kun!! At the international level, covering regions such as North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and CIS. So no matter where you are, you will be able to enjoy this story when it finally premieres.
The delay may seem like a disappointment, but considering the affection that fans have for this work. The best thing will be to wait patiently for it to arrive with the quality it deserves. And if something is clear to us with this production team and the cast, it is that GANBARE! Nakamura-kun!! It’s going to be one of those anime that wins your heart episode after episode.
Now it only remains to cross your fingers, wait for that first look in August and reread the manga GANBARE! Nakamura-kun!! to calm anxiety.
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