The popular anime series, “Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You,” is set to release its English dubbed version on Thursday, January 23rd, much to the delight of international fans. The announcement was made by Crunchyroll, the streaming platform that will host the dubbed episodes. This romantic comedy, based on the manga by Haruka Mitsui, has quickly gained attention for its engaging storyline and relatable characters.
English Dub Cast and Crew
The English dub cast features a talented lineup of voice actors bringing the characters to life for English-speaking audiences:
- Maganda Marie as Mizuho
- Mauricio Ortiz-Segura as Kizuki
- Wyatt Baker as Shin
- Tom Laflin as Shugo
- Belsheber Junior Rusape as Airu
- Ethan Connor Condon as Saito
- Vanessa Benoit as Chika
- Kelly Greenshield as Fujita
- Veronica Laux as Suzuki
- Tyson Rinehart as Tsuyoshi
The English dub is being directed by Helena Walstrom, with Samantha Herek as producer. Audrey Drake Rigg is responsible for the adaptation, while Gino Palencia handles the mixing, and Jose Sandoval is the engineer.
Storyline and Setting
“Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You” is a coming-of-age story set in the year 2020. The series follows Mizuho Nishino, a high school student who is having a terrible 17th birthday. Her parents forget her birthday, and her crush isn’t interested in her. To make matters worse, a new infectious disease is causing event cancellations, disrupting her school life. Mizuho is disillusioned about her youth, but things take a turn when her childhood friend, Kizuki Hazawa, unexpectedly confesses his feelings for her. The series then explores how Mizuho navigates this sudden change in her relationship with Kizuki and her feelings about him as well as others. The story revolves around her and her four childhood friends, and is a tender exploration of youth, friendship and first love.
The anime begins with adult Mizuho reflecting on her youth and then transitions into the main storyline that follows her and her childhood friends.
Production and Release
The anime is produced by TYPHOON GRAPHICS, with Junichi Yamamoto as the director. The series composition is overseen by Yu Murai, while character designs are by Io Shiiba. The music is composed by Keiji Inai. The opening theme song, “Make it Count,” is performed by the group INI, and the ending theme song, “Negaigoto” (Wish), is performed by the rock band Marcy.
The anime series initially premiered in Japan on January 9, 2025, on TBS and BS11. The first episode of the series aired on January 10, 2025 at 1:28 am JST. It is also available for streaming on several platforms. The anime had an advance screening in Tokyo on November 17. Crunchyroll is streaming the series in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS.
Where to Watch
The English dubbed version of “Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You” will be available on Crunchyroll starting January 23, 2025. The subtitled version is also available on Crunchyroll as well as other platforms including, ABEMA Premium, Amazon Prime Video, DMM TV, d Anime Store, HULU, and U-Next.
Key Characters
The series features a group of childhood friends and focuses on their relationships as they navigate high school.
- Mizuho Nishino: The main character, a high school student who is initially disheartened by her circumstances.
- Kizuki Hazawa: Mizuho’s childhood friend who confesses his feelings for her.
- Shin Kashiwagi: Another of Mizuho’s childhood friends.
- Airu Izumi: Another of Mizuho’s childhood friends.
- Shugo Hoshikawa: One of Mizuho’s childhood friends.
- Ryosuke Saito: The senpai Mizuho initially has a crush on.
- Chika Kurashiki: A friend of Mizuho.
Themes and Reception
“Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You” is a heartfelt story that captures the essence of teenage romance, friendship, and personal growth. The series also touches on the unexpected disruptions of the year 2020, with a nod to the pandemic and the resulting social changes, making the storyline more relatable and grounded in reality. The series has been praised for its charming characters, emotional depth and visual appeal. The show has also been acknowledged for subtly mentioning the COVID-19 pandemic.
The anime adaptation is based on the manga series written and illustrated by Haruka Mitsui, which has been serialized in Kodansha’s Nakayoshi magazine since November 2020. The manga is also being released in English by Kodansha USA Publishing.
The English dub release is eagerly anticipated by fans and is expected to further broaden the anime’s reach. With its blend of romance, humor, and relatable characters, “Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You” is proving to be a hit among anime enthusiasts.
