Cast Members Discuss Character Appeal! Event Report for the Anime "You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!"

From the anime "You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!", a report has arrived about the AKIVALENTINE stage event held in Akihabara on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Additionally, the package illustration for the Blu-ray Volume 1 was unveiled at the event.

The anime "You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!" (commonly known as Osalove) is based on the manga of the same name by Shinya Misu. It's a love triangle romantic comedy revolving around three childhood friends: Eiyū, also known as Yonosuke Sakai, Shio Minamo, and Akari Hiodoshi.

"Earnestness" and "Gap Moe" Are the Appeal. What Are the True Faces of the Characters as Told by the Cast?

The talk session started with a discussion about the appeal of the characters they portray. Kusumi promoted the devotion of Shio Minamo, whom she plays, saying, "She's incredibly straightforward and earnest. Even the parts where she gets a bit flustered when it comes to romance are included, making her a very adorable character." Meanwhile, Yamamoto, who plays Haru Hinata, described Haru's appeal, saying, "Haru is an energetic girl through and through. The gap between her cheerful appearance and the slightly reserved side she shows in romantic situations is her charm."

They also discussed the atmosphere on the recording set, and as they revealed the friendly environment and behind-the-scenes stories about character intonation, fans listened with great interest.

Valentine's Day Special Project! Character "Valentine's Day One-Liners" Revealed

As this was an AKIVALENTINE stage event, a special Valentine's Day-themed project was also conducted. The content, in which the cast delivered sweet one-liners in character, immediately heightened the venue's anticipation.

First up, Kusumi excited the venue with a line befitting Shio: "I bought tons of chocolate, so let's have a sweets party together!" Following her, Yamamoto delivered a cool line characteristic of Haru: "This...! When you say Valentine's Day, it's chocolate...right...!" which sparked loud applause from the venue.

Toward the end of the stage event, the package illustration for Blu-ray Volume 1 was unveiled for the first time. Holding the package illustration, the two were extremely excited, saying, "Wait, are we really allowed to show this!?"

Additionally, Valentine's Day illustrations were introduced, and episode talks about recording the Valentine's Day special content "ASMR Valentine's Edition" were also held. "ASMR Valentine's Edition" is currently available on YouTube. Please be sure to enjoy it with earphones or headphones.

Before they knew it, it was time for the event to end. Kusumi concluded with, "Thank you so much for coming!" and Yamamoto with, "Haru will be appearing from here on out, so I hope you'll look forward to it," bringing the highly successful event to a close.