Now That We Draw Reveals Opening Song

The production committee behind Now That We Draw has revealed the opening song for the upcoming ecchi rom-com. Shallm will perform “Kimiiro Hirari.” The band debuted the song during a performance on their ANTI AFTER SCHOOL EP tour.

Of the OP, Lia, Shallm’s vocalist, said

“I’m truly delighted and honored to work on the opening for Now That We Draw (Kakunaru Ue wa). After reading the original work, I felt not only its charm as a rom-com but also the wonder of chasing dreams together with someone. Since I’m pursuing my dreams, I could relate to the two protagonists on many levels. I created the song while cherishing the emotions the manga gave me. I’d be happy if you enjoy “Kimiiro Hirari” along with the series.”

Now That We Draw premieres in January 2027. The anime’s production committee previously announced the production staff and leading VAs. Studio ROLL2 will animate Kakunaru Ue wa. Shunsuke Ishikawa will direct the anime. Additional production staff includes

• Arei Saiga — Art Director
• Deko Akao — Script & Series Composition
• Fumiyuki Gou — Sound Director
• Hayato Kifune — Director of Photography
• Hiromi Nakagawa — Character Design
• Mai Hasegawa — Editing
• Momoka Izumi — Character Design
• Ryuuta Nakahara — Sound Effects
• Yurie Matsuura — Color Design
• Yoshiaki Miura — Music

Ayumu Murase and Niina Miyamoto will voice Ayumu Murase and Sayumi Suzushiro. View the previously released trailer below.

Now That We Draw follows Yuuki Uehara and Nina Miyamoto, a duo of aspiring manga artists with a problem: their editors say the romance in their stories isn’t believable. But since they have never been in love, how can they remedy that? Well, they can pretend to be a couple!

Kakunaru Ue wa is based on the manga by Kyu Takahata and Yuwji Kaba. Young Animal magazine (Hakusensha) has serialized the manga since its February 2023 premiere. The ongoing manga currently boasts eight volumes. Seven Seas Entertainment has published the first six volumes of the manga in English.

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Source: Official Website
©Kyu Takahata, Yuwji Kaba/Hakusensha/”Kakunaru Ue wa” Production Committee