In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Anime Adaptation: Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Release
Get ready for a heartwarming and visually stunning romance that challenges perceptions, as a beloved shōjo manga takes its next step to the screen in 2026.
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The popular shojo manga In the Clear Moonlit Dusk is getting an anime! It will premiere in January 2026. The news was shared on X along with the anime’s first visual and some details about the production team.
The manga by Mika Yamamori is about two high school students. They are called “Princes” because of their looks. Yoi Takiguchi is a tall girl with a deep voice and sharp features, so people think she’s a boy. Kohaku Ichimura is a senior who’s handsome and charming. Their story begins when Ichimura becomes the first person to truly see Yoi for who she really is—not just the “Prince” others see.
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Anime Officially Announced for January 2026!
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Meet the Team Behind the Anime
The new In the Clear Moonlit Dusk anime will be made by East Fish Studio and directed by Yusuke Maruyama, who worked on Lycoris Recoil. The script is written by Ayumu Hisao (Love of Kill), and character designs are by Yuki Fukuda (Insomnia After School). Music will be done by Tsubasa Ito, known for Skeleton Knight in Another World.
The voice actors were also announced: Rei Ichinomiya will play Yoi Takiguchi, and Ryota Suzuki will voice Kohaku Ichimura. Along with this news, fans got their first look at the anime’s art style through a new visual.
From Page to Screen: A Story of Identity and Connection
The manga started in Dessert magazine in July 2020 and is published in English by Kodansha USA. Since then, it has been widely praised. In 2023, it won the Grand Prize at the ebookjapan Manga Awards. It also ranked fourth in the 2022 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! list for female readers.
The story looks at identity, love, and how people are seen by others. Yoi and Kohaku’s relationship goes deeper than a typical romance. It shows how understanding someone can change the way they see themselves.
New Visual Gets Fans Talking
Fans online have pointed out that the anime’s art style looks similar to A Sign of Affection, another well-known shōjo anime. This has caused a bit of confusion, but also a lot of excitement. Since A Sign of Affection has a strong IMDb rating of 7.7, many people now have high hopes for In the Clear Moonlit Dusk.
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With a talented team, a touching story, and loyal fans, In the Clear Moonlit Dusk is already getting attention before it even comes out. As the January 2026 premiere gets closer, fans of sweet school romances and coming-of-age stories have something to look forward to.
Written By “Sujoy Bhowmik - India Today Gaming”