On April 7, 2025, the official website and X (formerly Twitter) account for the eagerly anticipated My Awkward Senpai anime revealed a stunning new key visual featuring the main protagonist, Azusa Kannawa. This romantic comedy anime is set to debut later in 2025, generating significant excitement among fans.
Produced by Studio Elle, My Awkward Senpai is adapted from the popular manga by Makoto Kudo. The series originally debuted as a webcomic in March 2019 and transitioned to serialization in Square Enix’s Young Gangan magazine by December of the same year.
New Visual Highlights Azusa Kannawa’s Character
The newly released visual, aptly titled “A Clumsy Senior,”portrays Azusa Kannawa as she elegantly balances professional ambition with personal charm. In the artwork, she is depicted seated at her desk, coffee cup in hand, sporting a warm smile that encourages a comfortable workplace atmosphere.
The accompanying catchphrase in Japanese translates to “Don’t try too hard, just take a break,”reinforcing Azusa’s role as both a strict supervisor and a supportive mentor to her new employees. This visual encapsulates the essence of the anime, hinting at the blend of comedy and romance that awaits viewers.
The production for My Awkward Senpai was officially initiated on December 16, 2024, when Asmik Ace launched the series’ dedicated website. This announcement was complemented by an eye-catching teaser visual and an engaging promotional video, which can be accessed here.
While the 2025 release date has been confirmed, specifics remain under wraps. Notably, acclaimed voice actress Lynn lends her talent to the character of Azusa Kannawa, a detail highlighted in the promotional clip that showcased her voice for the first time. Additional casting information is anticipated in the coming months.
The direction of this exciting new series is in the capable hands of Ayumu Kotake, known for his work on Acro Trip, with scriptwriting duties assigned to Mio Inoue, who has penned scripts for Slow Start as well as co-contributed to Acro Trip. The character design is being crafted by Kenro Tokuda, contributing to the artistic vision of the anime.
Synopsis of My Awkward Senpai
Set in a contemporary workplace, My Awkward Senpai follows the story of Yu Kamegawa, a diligent young man starting his first job. Unbeknownst to him, he will be working under the strict yet endearingly clumsy Azusa Kannawa.
While Azusa tries to maintain her authoritative persona, she finds herself increasingly drawn to her employee, seeing him as both cute and approachable. The narrative will explore the unfolding relationship between Azusa and Yu, highlighting their charming and humorous interactions that are central to the rom-com genre.