Key Visual, PV Third Episode, and Broadcast/Streaming Information for TV Anime "Iwamoto-senpai no Susume" Unveiled!

The popular manga "Iwamoto-senpai no Susume" by Hiro Shiihashi, which has been serialized in "Ultra Jump," has been decided to be adapted into a TV anime, starting broadcast on July 4th (Saturday)!

This time, the key visual, the third PV featuring the theme song, and additional broadcast/streaming information have been unveiled.

The story is set in 1910s Japan. Iwamoto Kotou, a third-year student at the army-affiliated Suifu Middle School, is tasked with investigating supernatural phenomena occurring across the country and recommending individuals with abilities that can be utilized for military purposes to the academy. The story depicts the romantic and mysterious encounters between Iwamoto and various individuals with abilities, as they face numerous strange phenomena and individuals with different backgrounds.

■ Key Visual Unveiled!

TV Anime "Iwamoto-senpai no Susume" Key Visual

The key visual unveiled this time features a total of six characters: Iwamoto, Haramachi, Tenwa, Sasame, Okuaki, and Tachigi.

Amidst falling red petals, their expressions reveal the thoughts they each hold, building anticipation for the broadcast start!

■ Third PV Unveiled!

Along with the third PV and scene photos, the third PV has also been unveiled.

Set to the opening theme "BUDDING" by THE JET BOY BANGERZ, the video is packed with action as the characters' abilities clash. Additionally, new characters appear, so be sure to pay attention to the individuals with abilities who stand in the way of Iwamoto and his friends.

The romantic and mysterious tale that unravels their era is about to begin!

TV Anime "Iwamoto-senpai no Susume" Scene Photos TV Anime "Iwamoto-senpai no Susume" Scene Photos TV Anime "Iwamoto-senpai no Susume" Scene Photos

■ Additional Broadcast/Streaming Information Unveiled!

In addition to the already decided broadcasts on TOKYO MX and Sun TV, broadcasting on BS Fuji has also been decided. Streaming on various platforms has also been decided!

The broadcast and streaming dates are as follows:

【Broadcast Information】

TOKYO MX: Starting July 4th, every Saturday at 22:30
Sun TV: Starting July 4th, every Saturday at 23:00
BS Fuji: Starting July 7th, every Tuesday at 24:30

【Streaming Information】

Starting July 4th (Saturday) at 23:00, early streaming will be available.

・d Anime Store: https://animestore.docomo.ne.jp/animestore/tp_pc
・Anime Times: https://animetimes.co.jp/
・lemino: https://lemino.docomo.ne.jp/

Other streaming sites will also start streaming sequentially from July 7th (Tuesday) at 23:00.

■ Original Work Information

"Iwamoto-senpai no Susume" Volume 14 Cover Image © Hiro Shiihashi / Shueisha

"Iwamoto-senpai no Susume" is currently being serialized in "Ultra Jump,"
Volumes 1 to 13 of the comic are available for purchase!
The latest Volume 14 is scheduled for release on July 17th!

▼ "Iwamoto-senpai no Susume" Works Page

https://ultra.shueisha.co.jp/manga/manga-3495/

■ Basic Work Information

TV Anime "Iwamoto-senpai no Susume" Teaser Visual

Title: Iwamoto-senpai no Susume
Broadcast Date: Starting July 4th, 2026 (Saturday)

【Broadcast Information】

TOKYO MX: Starting July 4th, every Saturday at 22:30
Sun TV: Starting July 4th, every Saturday at 23:00
BS Fuji: Starting July 7th, every Tuesday at 24:30

【Streaming Information】

Starting July 4th (Saturday) at 23:00, early streaming will be available.

・d Anime Store: https://animestore.docomo.ne.jp/animestore/tp_pc
・Anime Times: https://animetimes.co.jp/
・lemino: https://lemino.docomo.ne.jp/

Other streaming sites will also start streaming sequentially from July 7th (Tuesday) at 23:00.

【Staff】

Original Work: Hiro Shiihashi (Serialized in "Ultra Jump" by Shueisha)
Director: Toshifumi Kawase
Series Composition: Keiichiro Ochi
Character Design: Atsuko Nakajima
Color Design: Yuka Kado
Art Director: Teru Sekiguchi (Inspired)
Chief Photography Director: Ken Shikibata
CG Director: Shinsuke Oshima
Editing: Rie Matsubara
Music: Yoshiaki Ideura, Toru Ishizuka
Sound Director: Takuya Hirako
Sound Production: HALF H・P STUDIO
Opening: THE JET BOY BANGERZ "BUDDING"
Ending: WOLF HOWL HARMONY "Kokoniiru"
Animation Production: Studio Dean
Production: "Iwamoto-senpai no Susume" Production Committee

【Cast】

Iwamoto Kotou: Taito Banba
Haramachi Umi: Yuki Sakakibara
Tenwa Souichiro: Kenjin Ito
Tachigi Boukyo: Akira Ishida
Okuaki Yuji: Katsuyoshi Fukunishi
Aonuma Seima: Takuya Nagatsuka
Sasame Ryuu: Hajime Sato
Tanama Mizuki: Shinnosuke Tokuru
Official HP: iwamoto-anime.com
Official X: @nura_gumi

【Introduction】

1910s...

A school established by the Imperial Japanese Army—Suifu Middle School.
It was a special agency that collected and researched supernatural phenomena to obtain forces that could be used for military purposes.
Iwamoto Kotou, a third-year student at Suifu Middle School, is dispatched to investigate various locations across the country under military orders.
However, wherever he goes, there are always individuals with special abilities, "ability users"...!

The various strange phenomena and "ability users" that await Iwamoto.
What is the true intention behind Iwamoto issuing "recommendation letters" to the academy for them...?

The romantic and mysterious tale that unravels the era of strange phenomena, the supernatural, and the existence of "ability users" is about to begin!

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