The upcoming Now That We Draw anime has revealed its opening theme song ahead of its January 2027 premiere. Japanese band Shallm will perform the opening song, titled “Kimiiro Hirari,” which the group debuted during a performance on its ANTI AFTER SCHOOL EP tour.
The announcement offers fans an early preview of the musical direction for the upcoming romantic comedy, which follows two aspiring manga artists who decide to pretend to be a couple to improve their romance stories.
Although vocalist Lia of Shallm commented on the opening theme, the full statement was not included in the announcement details provided.
Studio ROLL2 Leads Anime Production
The anime, also known by its Japanese title Kakunaru Ue wa, is being animated by Studio ROLL2. Shunsuke Ishikawa serves as director, while Deko Akao handles the script and series composition.
The production staff also includes Hiromi Nakagawa and Momoka Izumi for character design, Arei Saiga as art director, Yurie Matsuura for color design, and Hayato Kifune as director of photography. Mai Hasegawa is responsible for editing, Fumiyuki Gou serves as sound director, Ryuuta Nakahara handles sound effects, and Yoshiaki Miura composes the music.
The previously announced leading voice cast includes Ayumu Murase and Niina Miyamoto. However, the character assignments in the available announcement details are unclear.
A previously released trailer has also been made available, giving viewers an earlier look at the adaptation ahead of its television debut.
A Romantic Comedy About Two Aspiring Manga Artists
Now That We Draw follows Yuuki Uehara and Nina Miyamoto, two aspiring manga artists who encounter the same creative obstacle: their editors believe the romantic elements in their stories lack authenticity.
Neither artist has experienced falling in love, leaving them unsure how to write convincing romantic relationships. To solve the problem, they come up with an unusual plan: pretend to be a couple and learn about romance firsthand.
The arrangement creates opportunities for awkward encounters, misunderstandings, and potentially unexpected feelings as the pair attempt to turn their real-life experiences into better manga.
Manga Origins
The anime adapts the manga written by Kyu Takahata and illustrated by Yuwji Kaba. Serialization began in Young Animal, published by Hakusensha, in February 2023. The ongoing series has released eight collected volumes, with Seven Seas Entertainment publishing the first six volumes in English.
With its January 2027 premiere approaching, further details about the anime’s promotional campaign and the opening theme are expected to emerge in the coming months.
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