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The anime adaptation of Akamaru Enomoto’s manga “I Have a Crush at Work” has released its second promotional video, revealing more cast and staff members, theme songs, and the premiere date set for January 6. The opening theme song, “Ano ne,” by Polkadot Stingray and the ending theme song, “Futari Jime,” by pachae were also previewed in the video.

The anime is scheduled to premiere on Tokyo MX on January 6 at 11:00 p.m. and will also air on Sun TV and BS Fuji. Newly announced cast members include Misaki Watada, Sora Tokui, Kentarō Tone, Kenshō Ono, and Shinichirō Miki. The staff additions include Madoka Ozawa for prop design, Maho Takahashi for art setting, Norifumi Nakamura and Hosoi for art direction, and others for color key art, 3D direction, and more.

The main cast includes Seiichirō Yamashita, Yume Miyamoto, Shizuka Itō, Reiō Tsuchida, and Yō Taichi. Naoko Takeichi is directing the anime at the studio BLADE, with Masahiro Yokotani overseeing the series scripts and Mina Ōsawa designing the characters.

The manga, originally serialized in Kodansha’s Morning magazine, follows the budding romance between coworkers Yui Mitsuya and Masugu Tateishi as they navigate their feelings for each other while trying to keep their relationship a secret at work. The series has gained popularity, with 1.1 million copies in circulation. Stay tuned for the premiere of “I Have a Crush at Work” on January 6!