On March 12, 2025, the official website and X (formerly Twitter) account for Watari’s XX Is on the Brink of Collapse announced the series will debut in July 2025. While an exact release date is pending, new details about the cast and production team have been disclosed.
This anime adaptation is based on the popular Japanese manga created by Naru Narumi. Initially serialized in Kadokawa Shoten’s Young Ace magazine from August 2014 to January 2015, it continued in Kodansha’s Monthly Young Magazine from November 2015 until September 2023. Throughout its publication, the series produced a total of 16 tankobon volumes, with the anime adaptation officially announced in 2023.
Exciting News: Watari’s XX Is on the Brink of Collapse Set for Summer 2025!
According to the latest updates from the anime’s official staff, the series will air on channels including Tokyo MX and BS Nippon starting in July 2025. Fans can anticipate a specific release date soon.
Accompanying this announcement was a teaser visual showcasing Naoto Watari’s childhood friend, Satsuki Tachibana, depicted in a dramatic moment where she disrupts Naoto’s cultivated field, emphasizing her turbulent presence.
The anime’s official website also features an exclusive illustration and a message from the original manga artist, Naru Narumi. The artwork portrays Murasaki, Naoto, and Satsuki, with Naoto visibly trembling. Narumi encourages fans to look forward to the adaptation, promising it will offer “exceptional visuals, music, and voices.”
The main voice cast includes Shuichiro Umeda as Naoto Watari and Yumika Yano as Satsuki Tachibana, with Yurie Agoma voicing Ishihara Murasaki.
The Production Team and Storyline of Watari’s XX Is on the Brink of Collapse
The rom-com anime is directed by Takashi Naoya at Staple Entertainment, with Matsuo Asami serving as the assistant director. The series composition is handled by Tatsuya Takahashi, while Takashi Naoya and Tetsuya Yamada are responsible for scriptwriting. Character design falls to Shoko Yasuda, who also serves as the chief animation director alongside Taeko Ogi, Sachiyo Komito, and Toshimitsu Kobayashi. Costume design is provided by Suzuki Nono.
Following the storyline from Narumi’s manga, the anime centers around Naoto Watari, a high school sophomore who resides with his younger sister, Suzushiro, at their aunt’s house. His singular devotion to “Suzu”leads him to forgo dating, part-time work, and social activities.
However, his world shifts dramatically when his childhood friend, Satsuki Tachibana, transfers to his school, leading to a riveting exploration of their complex relationship.
- Director: Takashi Naoya
- Assistant Director: Matsuo Asami
- Scriptwriters: Takashi Naoya, Tetsuya Yamada
- Character Design: Shoko Yasuda
- Broadcasting Network: Tokyo MX, BS Nippon
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