The upcoming anime adaptation of Bless has revealed its first promotional video, new key visual, ending theme, and official Japanese premiere date. Based on Yukino Sonoyama's manga, the series is scheduled to begin broadcasting on January 8, 2027, through Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block.
The first promotional video was released on November 7, giving viewers an early look at the characters and the anime's visual presentation.
HIKKA Performs the Ending Theme
The announcement confirmed that singer HIKKA will perform the ending theme, titled New Page.
Part of the song can be heard in the first promotional video, giving fans an early preview of the music accompanying the upcoming adaptation.
The newly revealed key visual features Aia Udagawa and Jun Sumisaki in separate rooms surrounded by makeup-related objects, reflecting the story's connection to beauty and the fashion world.
Main Voice Cast
The anime has announced the following cast members:
- Tomohiro Ono as Aia Udagawa
- Chiyuki Miura as Jun Sumisaki
- Tarusuke Shingaki as Hikaru Oya
- Nobuhiko Okamoto as Ginga Yoyogi
- Koki Uchiyama as Akiharu Nakano
- Yoshiki Nakajima as Joe Osaki
- Yoshino Aoyama as Oroka Sumeragi
- Momoka Terasawa as Shitataka Sumeragi
Story: Beauty, Ambition, and Self-Confidence
Bless follows Aia Udagawa, a 15-year-old who is selected to become a model for the Aoi Festival Artist Contest.
He is paired with Jun Sumisaki, a tall classmate who struggles with insecurities about her height and freckles.
Aia once dreamed of becoming a makeup artist but has quietly given up on that ambition. Through his involvement in the contest and his relationship with Jun, the story explores self-confidence, personal expression, and the meaning of beauty.
The manga offers a different perspective on the traditional school-life story by focusing on makeup, modeling, and the fashion industry.
Animation Production and Staff
The television adaptation is being produced by A-1 Pictures.
The confirmed main production staff includes:
- Director: Shotaro Kitamura
- Assistant Director: Takayuki Kikuchi
- Series Composition: Fukurou Kamiza
- Character Design: Honoka Yokoyama
- Music: Ryo Yoshimata
Release Date and Broadcast
Bless is scheduled to premiere on January 8, 2027, on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block.
The series is planned to air weekly on Fridays in Japan. International streaming availability has not been confirmed in the announcement.
Final Thoughts
With its focus on makeup, fashion, ambition, and self-confidence, Bless offers a different kind of story for the winter 2027 anime season.
The first promotional video introduces its central characters and musical direction, while the A-1 Pictures production team brings the manga to television.
💡 Editor's Note: Bless premieres January 8, 2027, in Japan.
