In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Anime Release Date April 2026: CloverWorks Cast & Production Updates

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Mika Yamamori's In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki) manga revealed the key visual, additional cast members, and second main promotional video for the anime on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The promotional video showcases the romantic atmosphere and character interactions that will bring this beloved shoujo series to life. On December 23, 2025, the following supporting cast members were officially announced: Shun Horie as Nobu-kun and Rina Satou as Kotobuki-san. These additions to the cast bring more depth to the supporting characters in the series, expanding the world of the story beyond the main romantic relationship. The anime is scheduled to premiere in April 2026 (Spring Season). It will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll for international audiences shortly after its Japanese broadcast. The premiere date places the series in the Spring 2026 anime season, joining other highly anticipated romance and shoujo adaptations from top-tier studios. The main cast features Yumi Uchiyama as Yoi Takiguchi, the protagonist who has a deep voice and "princely" handsome features that cause others to treat her like a boy. Uchiyama is known for her role as Rudeus in Mushoku Tensei. Kaito Ishikawa voices Kohaku Ichimura, the school's actual "prince" who is the only person to see and treat Yoi like a girl. Ishikawa is known for his role as Naofumi in The Rising of the Shield Hero. The animation is being produced by CloverWorks, the prestigious studio behind hits like Horimiya and My Dress-Up Darling. Yuki Yase, known for Fire Force, is directing the anime, bringing the romantic story to life through animation. Satomi Ooba is credited for series composition, ensuring the adaptation captures the essence of the original manga. From the studio that brought you Horimiya and My Dress-Up Darling, this new adaptation brings CloverWorks' expertise in high-quality romance anime to Mika Yamamori's beloved shoujo series. The opening theme song "Glow" is performed by Official HIGE DANdism, adding a popular and recognizable sound to the series. The ending theme song details are to be announced in early 2026, building anticipation for the April premiere. The theme song details were teased alongside the December 23rd update, giving fans a preview of the music that will accompany the series. Kodansha USA Publishing licensed the manga, and it describes the story: In the Clear Moonlit Dusk follows Yoi Takiguchi, a high school girl with a deep voice and "princely" handsome features that cause others to treat her like a boy. Her life changes when she meets Ichimura-senpai, the school's actual "prince," who is the only person to see and treat her like a girl. The story explores their blossoming, clumsy romance and Yoi's journey toward self-acceptance. The manga explores themes of identity, self-perception, and romantic relationships in a high school setting. The series is celebrated for its subversion of gender aesthetics. It avoids the trope of a "clumsy girl being saved by a prince." Instead, it features two characters who are both idolized as "princes" by their peers. The art style is notably sophisticated, focusing on the character's internal feelings and the delicate, realistic progression of their relationship. This exploration of identity and acceptance resonates with readers who appreciate stories about finding someone who truly understands you. Yamamori, the renowned author of Daytime Shooting Star, launched the manga in Dessert magazine in 2020, and it has gained a dedicated following among shoujo manga readers. In Japan, the manga is serialized in Dessert magazine. As of late 2025, the series has released 8 compiled volumes in Japan, with the English physical release trailing by roughly one volume. The manga ranked #11 on the list of manga for female readers in the 2023 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (This Manga Is Amazing!) guidebook, demonstrating its popularity and critical acclaim. The announcement of the additional cast members builds anticipation for the April premiere. The key visual revealed alongside the announcement provides a first look at how the characters will appear in the anime, setting expectations for the visual style and character designs. Mika Yamamori's art is the series' biggest selling point, and CloverWorks' track record with high-quality romance anime ensures that the adaptation will capture the sophisticated art style and delicate emotional progression of the original manga. As the premiere date approaches, fans can expect more promotional materials, including additional character visuals, trailers, and cast announcements. The inclusion of Yumi Uchiyama and Kaito Ishikawa in the main cast, along with Shun Horie and Rina Satou in supporting roles, adds experienced voice actors to the production, enhancing the quality of the adaptation. Fans can follow updates on the official website (moonlitdusk-anime.com), the official Anime X (Twitter) account for trailers and new visuals, and Mika Yamamori's personal Instagram where she frequently shares sketches.