"Aaaaah, he's so hot...!" "These two are literally too precious" 'Tamon’s B-Side' Official Hinamatsuri Illustration Leaves Utage & Fans Obsessing

The official X account for the currently airing TV anime Tamon’s B-Side has released a new illustration by anime staff member Kanae Fukumoto, sparking a massive reaction online.

This post was released as a special project for the Peach Festival on March 3rd. Fukumoto, who is involved in the anime's production, drew the series' main characters—Utage Kinoshita (CV: Saori Hayami) and Tamon Fukuhara (CV: Sho Hatano)—dressed as traditional Hina dolls. The adorable visuals have become a major talking point among fans.

In the released image, Tamon is seen dressed as the Emperor (Odairi-sama) and Utage as the Empress (Ohina-sama). Tamon wears a black-based sokutai outfit with a dignified yet somewhat mysterious expression, while Utage is clad in vibrant red robes, looking like she's about to lose it over how good Tamon looks.

Tamon’s B-Side is a romantic comedy depicting the relationship between Tamon Fukuhara—the "sexy & wild" member of the hit idol group F/ACE—and Utage, a high school girl who ends up working as his housekeeper. Utage, a hardcore fan (or "oshikatsu" enthusiast), finds herself constantly caught between Tamon’s perfect "On-mode" idol persona and his incredibly self-deprecating "Off-mode" true self, supporting him even as she’s being swept off her feet.

Fans flooded the post with praise, commenting, "Aaaaah, he's so hot...!", "Sooooo cute!!!", and "Stunning... Utage-chan looks so good! And Tamon-kun is handsome, obviously!" Further enthusiastic reactions included, "These two are literally too precious, I'm dying," and "Omg so cool!!"

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