Yonosuke Sakai
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Takehiro Urao
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Anime DetailsFinished
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 6, 2026 – March 24, 2026
- Season
- Winter 2026
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Tezuka Productions
- Original creator
- Shinya Misu
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
- Also known as
- No More Love With the Girls., No More Love with the Girls, OsaLove
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“I Love You ♡” by Yuu Serizawa & HoneyWorks & Sae Hiratsuka & Rin Kusumi & Yuuki Yamamoto · eps 1-
Endings (1)
- ED1“Amanojaku” by Hikari Kodama · eps 1-
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TVFinished2026 Winter6.3 / 10 AniList score
You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!
幼馴染とはラブコメにならない• Osananajimi to wa Love Kome ni Naranai
Synopsis
Eeyuu, a high school boy, has a problem! Two childhood friends "Shio" and "Akari" who go to the same high school are too cute! If they find out that I'm the only one looking sexually at them now that they've grown up, even though I have no intention of doing so. that would be too much! On the other hand, the two childhood friends also have their own secrets.? It's so awkward! It's complicated! But childhood friends are the best! A sweet and impatient love triangle love comedy where you can't be honest!
What to know about You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!
You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! is a TV series from Tezuka Productions, and it premiered in winter 2026. You are looking at twelve episodes and about 5 hours of viewing. Satoshi Kuwabara and Shunya Kimura sat in the director's chair. The story is adapted from the manga by Shinya Misu.
The feel of You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!
Expect a mix of comedy and romance. The main cast is led by Yonosuke Sakai, Shio Minamo, and Akari Hiodoshi.
Who it's for
This one should land well if you want something that makes you laugh between the bigger moments or you want a story about people falling for each other. Its fan score on AniList is 6.3 out of 10, which is mixed. On AniList, it was one of the most popular anime of 2026, at #82 for the year. If it clicks with you, Girlfriend, Girlfriend, Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms, and Watari-kun's ****** Is about to Collapse are common next picks from the same fans.
You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!: common questions
What kind of anime is You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!?
It is a comedy and romance story.
Who directed You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!?
Satoshi Kuwabara and Shunya Kimura directed it, and Tezuka Productions handled the animation.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeRelated entries
Main cast & voice actors
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shinya Misu
- Series composition
- Mitsutaka Hirota
- Character design
- Reina Iwasaki
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“I Love You ♡” by Yuu Serizawa & HoneyWorks & Sae Hiratsuka & Rin Kusumi & Yuuki Yamamoto · eps 1-
Endings (1)
- ED1“Amanojaku” by Hikari Kodama · eps 1-
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You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! FAQ
How many episodes does You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! have?
You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! finished?
Yes. You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! has finished airing — the final episode aired March 24, 2026.
What follows You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!?
No sequel is listed for You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! as of October 2026.
Is You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! based on a manga?
Yes. You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! adapts the manga by Shinya Misu.
Who animated You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!?
You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! was animated by Tezuka Productions.
Who sings the opening of You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!?
One listed opening is "I Love You ♡", performed by Yuu Serizawa & HoneyWorks & Sae Hiratsuka & Rin Kusumi & Yuuki Yamamoto.
Where can I watch You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!?
You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.