It has been announced that the TV anime "Even a Replica Can Fall in Love," based on the light novel written by Haruna Donburi and illustrated by raemz, which was also the winner of the Grand Prize at the 29th Dengeki Novel Awards, will be broadcast in 2026. Kimura Ryuichi, known for "Aikatsu!", will direct the anime, and Voil will produce the animation. Morohoshi Sumire will appear as the protagonist Nao/Aikawa Sunao. A teaser visual and teaser PV have also been released, featuring the main character, a replica girl named Nao, and the original Aikawa Sunao, who summons her in her place.
Morohoshi commented, "When I read the original work, I was drawn in by the realistic portrayal of each character's emotions. The delicacy, strength, cuteness, and vulnerability depicted in this refreshing world all struck a chord with me, and I felt as if I had spent my youth alongside the characters. There are many favorite scenes that will make your heart flutter, so I hope you will look forward to the series. Thank you very much."
The original author, Don Haruna, said, "I am truly happy that the story of Nao and her friends, which initially began as text, is being made into an anime. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the readers, bookstores, publishers, and production staff who have supported this work. I hope that both those who have read the original work and those who have not will enjoy the anime version of Replica together."
The story is about Nao, a replica who lives inconspicuously as a substitute for Aikawa Sunao, but ends up falling in love.
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Director: Ryuichi Kimura▽Series Composition: Tomoko Shinozuka▽Script: Tomoko Shinozuka, Misaki Morie▽Character Design: Eiji Yasuhiko▽Production: Voil
