You and I Are Polar Opposites
A MBS Original
Suzuki is a bright, outgoing high school student who longs to connect with a certain boy. The snag is that Yusuke Tani is cool and reserved, someone who seems to glide past popularity with little regard for what others think. Suzuki throws herself into school life trying to catch his attention,... Read more
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About You and I Are Polar Opposites
Suzuki is a bright, outgoing high school student who longs to connect with a certain boy. The snag is that Yusuke Tani is cool and reserved, someone who seems to glide past popularity with little regard for what others think. Suzuki throws herself into school life trying to catch his attention, trading nerves for smiles and rehearsed lines. As she negotiates friends, clubs, and after class hangouts, she learns that chasing someone else’s pace can feel almost impossible. The more she explores her feelings, the more she realizes that her own fears are mirror rooms where confidence both hides and glows. In the end, the question isn’t whether opposites attract, but whether she can voice what she wants.
This 2026 animated comedy originates from creator Teruko Utsumi. Told as an original concept, the series stars Sayumi Suzushiro as Suzuki, Shogo Sakata as Tani, Yuna Taniguchi as Watanabe, Konatsu Hirabayashi as Sato, and Anji Iwata as Yamada. The animation aims for bright energy.
As of its release, there are no publicly announced awards or nominations for this show. That does not dampen its early reception, since fans and some critics have praised the sharp humor, expressive animation, and earnest effort to portray teen feelings with honesty and warmth.
Early chatter around the series centers on its premise of opposites attracting set against everyday high school life. If it maintains momentum, the show could become a reference point for lightweight yet thoughtful animated romance, offering fresh dialogue and tiny moments that linger after the credits roll.
Audience reaction mirrors the high score reflected on the platform, with a 9.1 out of 10 from 10 votes. Viewers repeatedly mention Suzuki's blend of optimism and insecurity and Tani's restrained intensity, cashing in on the charm of imperfect communication and the courage to speak one's truth. Its humor feels sincere rather than cynical, which helps the romance land.
Details
- Release Date
- January 11, 2026
- Episode Length
- 24m
- User Ratings
- 11 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Network
- MBS, TBS, CBC, Tulip Television, SBC, BSN, tys, NBC, HBC, RKK, i-Television, SBS, IBC, BSS, MRO, OBS, TUF, RSK, TUY, tbc, RKB, KUTV, RBC, UTY, RCC, MRT, ATV, MBC
- Status
- Returning Series
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- lapintrack +4 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Sayumi Suzushiro
Suzuki (voice)
Shogo Sakata
Tani (voice)
Yuna Taniguchi
Watanabe (voice)
Konatsu Hirabayashi
Sato (voice)
Anji Iwata
Yamada (voice)
Miyuri Shimabukuro
Azuma (voice)
Wataru Katoh
Taira (voice)
Cocoro Omori
Nishi (voice)
Tomori Kusunoki
Honda (voice)
Created by: Teruko Utsumi
Seasons (1 season, 12 episodes)
Season 1
12 episodes - 2026