Bless has revealed Nobuhiko Okamoto as the voice of Ginga Yoyogi in a new character trailer. Ginga is a makeup artist who moved from Saga to Tokyo to pursue his career. The casting announcement was published by Crunchyroll News on September 17, 2026, in Bless Anime Introduces New Cast Member in Ginga Yoyogi Character Trailer, available atCrunchyroll News.
The anime adapts Yukino Sonoyama’s manga, which follows Aia, a young woman destined for a career as a model, and Jun, who is bullied because of her freckles. According to the synopsis attributed to Kodansha USA, the two seek to reclaim the power to define their identities through fashion. Kodansha USA publishes the manga in English, while the original series has reached eight volumes in Japan, according to the same Crunchyroll News report.
Bless anime scheduled for January 2027 in Japan
Bless is scheduled to begin broadcasting in Japan in January 2027. The announcement establishes the month of release, but does not provide a specific broadcast day or time.
Shotaro Kitamura is directing the adaptation at A-1 Pictures. Fukuro Kamiza is credited with series composition and scripts, Honoka Yokoyama with character design, and Ryo Yoshimata with the music. The January 2027 window is confirmed, but a broadcast day and time have not been specified. More details are available onthe anime page
