The official website for the upcoming 2025 TV anime Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota (Kao ni Denai Kashiwada-san to Kao ni Deru Ōta-kun) has announced two more cast additions, alongside new character trailers for each.
📚 About the Manga
Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota is based on the romantic comedy manga by Fuyu Azuma, originally serialized on Kadokawa’s Dra Dra Sharp# platform starting in 2018. The original series concluded with 10 volumes in July 2023, while a follow-up manga, Kao ni Denai Kashiwada-san to Kao ni Deru Ōta-kun+, began in May 2024.
The story centers on Kashiwada, a calm and stoic girl whose expression rarely changes, and Oota, a classmate who’s always trying to get a reaction from her—but fails every time. Despite their opposing personalities, the two develop a sweet, slow-burn connection that’s both awkward and endearing.
Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota Vol. 1 Cover
🎤 New Cast Members:
- Yumiri Hanamori plays Tabuchi-san, the composed and serious class president with a soft spot for Kashiwada.
- Mayu Mineda joins as Odajima-san, an energetic classmate who approaches friendship with full enthusiasm—but in her own unique way.
Both character intro videos are now live on the anime’s official website.
🧪 Character Dynamics: Reserved Meets Expressive
Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota follows the quirky relationship between two classmates: the emotionless-faced Kashiwada-san and the overly expressive prankster Oota-kun. Despite their differences, they share a heartwarming connection that’s as funny as it is touching.
Set in a typical Japanese junior high, the anime blends lighthearted humor, cute miscommunications, and lovable side characters—like the recently revealed Tabuchi and Odajima—to bring its charming world to life.
🎙️ Main Voice Cast:
- Akane Fujita as Kashiwada-san
- Kyouhei Natsume as Oota-kun
- Yūya Hirose as Tadakoro-kun
- Sōhei Horikane as Sata-kun
🎬 Creative Team & Studio:
- Director: Tomohiro Kamitani (Katana Maidens – Tomoshibi)
- Series Composition: Michiko Yokote (Shirobako, Cowboy Bebop)
- Character Design: Naoto Nakamura (A Certain Magical Index II)
- Music: Yukari Hashimoto (Mr. Osomatsu) & Tetsuya Shitara (Matsuinu)
- Studio: STUDIO POLON
🗓️ Release Date & Broadcast Info:
The anime is set to air in Spring 2025. Additional trailers, visuals, and details are expected to be released in the coming months.
🌸 Final Thoughts
With a blend of quirky humor, relatable characters, and springtime charm, Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota is shaping up to be one of the most wholesome rom-coms of 2025. Whether you’re here for the soft romance or the schoolyard antics, this series might just win you over—one expressionless stare at a time.
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