SHAFT Reveals Teaser PV, Lead Cast, and Creative Team for ‘Just Like Mona Lisa’ Anime Adaptation!
Get ready for a stunning new emotional journey because Tsumuji Yoshimura’s hit manga Just Like Mona Lisa (Seibetsu “Mona Lisa” no Kimi e.) is officially making the jump to television! Revealed during a special stage panel at the ANImagic convention in Mannheim, Germany, the brand-new adaptation dropped a captivating teaser promotional video, introduced its lead star, and pulled back the curtain on its powerhouse production team. Voice actress Chika Anzai is officially stepping into the spotlight to star as the genderless protagonist, Hinase, bringing the beloved series’ profound exploration of identity and affection to life.
Inside the Creative Powerhouse Behind the Genderless Romance Hit
Behind this highly anticipated adaptation is an elite creative lineup helmed by director Kana Shundo (Apocalypse Hotel) at studio SHAFT, with CyberAgent managing production. Fans can also expect gorgeous visual direction from character designer and chief animation director Nobuhiro Sugiyama (Arakawa Under the Bridge, March comes in like a lion), paired with an evocative musical score by Yūki Hayashi (My Hero Academia, Medalist). Exploring a world where everyone is born genderless and individuals must choose their own paths of love, the series follows Hinase alongside childhood friends Ritsu and Shiori. Having surpassed a cumulative 1 million copies sold during its original run in Square Enix’s Gangan Online, the complete 10-volume story is now ready to captivate a whole new audience on screen.
