The official website of the romcom anime announced the anime will in April 2025.
Toya Kikunosuke and Sayumi will voice the main characters, Natsume Yuu and Inuzuka Himari, respectively.
Messages from the cast were also shared with Toya Kikunosuke stating: “I’m Toya Kikunosuke, the voice of Natsume Yuu! This work answers the unresolved question of “Can men and women be friends?” with a “No, they don’t!”
The thrill of being torn between friendship and love, and the fast-paced and funny conversations between Himari and Yuu are all off the charts, so it’s been a lot of fun doing the voice recordings.
Every episode makes me laugh and get excited. I feel like I’ve become ten years younger thanks to this anime. Seriously! Please look forward to the anime airing!”

*Can a Boy–Girl Friendship Hold Up? (No, It Can't!!)* New Release Date, Cast Announced
Message from Natsume Yuu’s voice actor Toya Kikunosuke


Suzushiro Sayumi added: “I’m Suzushiro Sayumi, and I will be playing the role of Inuzuka Himari. I enjoyed reading the original work, drawn in by the catchy title, which has a theme people seem to be talking about in life.
The atmosphere is frustrating and sad, as they are best friends, but are anxious about the line they cannot cross, yet they still want to step in!
I think Himari’s slightly unconventional side adds a nice spice to the show, so please look forward to the broadcast, including that side of her!”

*Can a Boy–Girl Friendship Hold Up? (No, It Can't!!)* New Release Date, Cast Announced
Message from Inuzuka Himari’s voice actress Suzushiro Sayumi

A new key visual was also unveiled.

*Can a Boy–Girl Friendship Hold Up? (No, It Can't!!)* New Release Date, Cast Announced
Key visual featuring main characters Natsume Yuu and Inuzuka Himari

About Can a Boy–Girl Friendship Hold Up? (No, It Can’t!!):
At a rural junior high school, a boy and a girl pledged eternal friendship to each other. The two of them share a common destiny, working towards the same dream — but two years have passed without any progress in their relationship…! Himari Inuzuka, a cheerful girl who still hasn’t had her first love, and Yuu Natsume, a plant-loving boy who loves flowers, are still best friends in the gardening club, even in their second year of high school. However, when Yuu reunites with his first love, things start to go wrong between the two! Will Himari be able to break away from being an ” ideal friend ” after learning about love?
[Official Website]

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