The anime adaptation of the light novel series “Even a Replica Can Fall in Love” has revealed his first official teasera promotional image and key details of the cast that will be part of this unusual teenage romance. The premiere is scheduled for sometime in 2026.
In this first preview we see Sunao Aikawaa high school student, along with Naoits artificial replica. This story raises an intriguing premise: can a replica programmed to replace someone experience genuine feelings?
Sumire Morohoshi will play both protagonists
The renowned voice actress Sumire Morohoshi (Emma in The Promised Neverland, Nemu Hiiragi in Magic Record) has been confirmed as the performer of both Sunao like his replica Nao.
The team behind the project
The anime will be directed by Ryuichi Kimura (Aikatsu!) in the studio Voil. The composition of the series will be in charge of Tomoko Shinozuka (Wotakoi: Love is difficult for otakus), who will collaborate with Misaki Morie (Ranma ½ 2024) in the scripts. Eiji Abiko (Cells at Work! CODE BLACK) will be in charge of character design.
A story that questions what it means to be “real”
The original novel, written by Harunadon and illustrated by raemzis still being published today. It also has a manga adaptation illustrated by Momose Hanada. In history, NaoSunao's replica, has been created to impersonate her when she cannot attend classes. But everything changes when Nao begins to develop feelings for a boy who can only distinguish her by how she wears her hair. This unexpected bond drives her to take control of her own emotional life, despite being “a copy.”
The illustrator raemz has also shared a commemorative illustration to celebrate the announcement of the anime, capturing the melancholic and hopeful atmosphere of the story.
“Even a Replica Can Fall in Love” It is emerging as one of the most romantic proposals unique and emotional of the anime panorama of 2026. More details about its exact release date and additional cast are expected soon.
