Girl Crush Anime Update: TBS Announces Japan’s First K-Pop Anime

 Latest Girl Crush anime update: TBS announces Japan’s first K-pop–focused anime adaptation, unveiling a teaser visual and early production details

Japanese broadcaster TBS has announced that Girl Crush, the hit K-pop–themed manga by Midori Tayama, is getting an anime adaptation. The new Girl Crush anime update is a landmark moment: it will be Japan’s first-ever anime to center entirely around K-pop culture. Production is handled via animation studio Enishiya, though release dates, staff, and voice cast remain unannounced.

First Teaser Visual Released

A brand-new teaser visual has been released, raising excitement about this new anime Girl Crush anime update. Both fans of K-pop and anime alike wait for more as the adaptation continues to develop.

The story follows Tenka's dream of becoming an idol

Girl Crush focuses on the star student Tenka Momose, who excels at everything except love. Her world changes when she meets Erian Sato, a passionate K-pop fan whose dedication pushes Tenka into unfamiliar territory. Admiration and rivalry spur Tenka to follow Erian to South Korea, where she auditions at one of the largest entertainment agencies.

This update on the Girl Crush anime series highlights a mix of competition, music, and self-discovery.

Manga's Success Fuels Anime Hype

The manga, initially published in November 2020 on Line Manga, started its print run under Shinchosha in April 2025. It currently circulates more than 900,000 copies, proving its highest popularity. Viz Media has released three volumes of the translation, while Volume 4 is due to arrive on December 9, 2025, and Volume 5 on February 10, 2026.

A closer look at Tenka's journey

The summary of Volume 1 hints at how emotional Tenka's story really is. While she has always excelled with her research, learned fast, and performed perfectly, the judges in this audition are looking for something more: genuineness and heart. But the bottom line remains: Can Tenka truly be an idol when perfection is all she knows?

More Girl Crush Anime Updates Coming Soon

While production is ongoing, TBS and Enishiya are promising more updates on the Girl Crush anime to come out worldwide. Given its exceptionally different K-pop narrative and growing fanbase, Girl Crush may just become one of the most talked-about anime releases for the next few years.