The much-anticipated office romance anime, I Have a Crush at Work, has just released its first trailer, confirming a January 2025 premiere. The trailer, unveiled today on the anime’s official website and social media accounts, also introduced the main cast and production team behind the series.
Cast and Characters
The main cast for the series includes:
Masugu Tateishi, voiced by Seiichiro Yamashita (known for his role as Cid in The Eminence in Shadow)
Yui Mitsuya, voiced by Yume Miyamoto (Rouge in Metallic Rouge)
Shizuno Hayakawa, voiced by Shizuka Ito (Miku in The Way of the Househusband)
Keisuke Somei, voiced by Reio Tsuchida (Sota in My Senpai is Annoying)
Maria Morizono, voiced by Yo Taichi (Guideau in The Witch and the Beast)
Production Team
The anime is based on the manga by Akamaru Enomoto. The series is directed by Naoko Takeichi (known for Cooking with Valkyries) and produced by Studio BLADE. The series composition is handled by Masahiro Yokotani (famous for Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!), with character designs crafted by Mina Osawa (Tadaima, Okaeri).
Storyline
Kodansha USA, the publisher of the official English version of the manga, describes the plot as a light-hearted yet secretive office romance. The story follows Yui Mitsuya and Masugu Tateishi, two coworkers who find themselves deeply attracted to each other. Despite their growing feelings, they attempt to keep their relationship a secret to avoid complications at work. However, their undeniable chemistry and playful interactions put their secret at risk with each passing day.
As fans eagerly await its release, I Have a Crush at Work promises to deliver a blend of humor, romance, and relatable office scenarios, making it a must-watch in the upcoming anime season.