Bless is finally getting the anime treatment, and fans are freaking out about it. The fashion-focused manga by Yukino Sonoyama has been quietly building a dedicated fanbase since 2022. And now, it's finally making the jump to TV. This isn’t just your average high school anime. The anime will plunge headfirst into the competitive worlds of makeup artistry and modeling, two topics that are seldom explored in animation.The announcement dropped on December 24, 2025, courtesy of anime news account @SugoiLITE. While details are still pretty scarce, the confirmation alone has manga readers hyped. And honestly? They have every reason to be.The Plot of the Bless AnimeAia Udagawa and Jun Sumisaki (Image Credit: Kodansha)Here's the thing about Bless. It is not just another pretty manga. The story follows Aia Udagawa. He is a boy who dreams of becoming a makeup artist but hides this dream because people tell him to stick to modeling. There is also Jun Sumisaki. She is a tall girl with freckles who wants to be a model. She struggles with confidence because of how society judges her looks.Their paths cross at Aoiyama High School, a place that specializes in entertainment and beauty careers. When they get paired up for a school fashion show, something clicks. The Bless anime will showcase how Aia and Jun help each other chase their dreams while dealing with industry pressure and personal insecurities.What makes this series special is how it talks about beauty. It shows that the fashion world is very hard. It talks about gender rules. It shows the pressure to always look perfect. It also shows that beauty can mean different things to different people. These ideas are shown through makeup, fashion, and runway shows.The story behind Bless Anime's source materialSumisaki (Image Credit: Kodansha)Bless began running in Kodansha's Shonen Magazine Edge in January 2022. When that magazine folded in October 2023, the series transferred over to Monthly Shonen Sirius and never looked back. As of May 2025, seven volumes have been published in Japan, and the series has sold more than 1 million copies globally.The manga also received a license from Kodansha USA, with English volumes being released since April 2024. Its emotional depth and extremely comprehensive portrayals of makeup methods have won it praise from critics. The Bless anime has big shoes to fill in that department.Yukino Sonoyama is the creator of the manga. They are believed to have experience in fashion illustration. This shows in the artwork. The manga does not just look nice but feels real to people who know the beauty industry.What we know (and don't know) about the Bless animeRight now, the announcement is pretty barebones. We know the Bless anime is confirmed for TV, but that's about it. No studio has been announced yet, which is probably the biggest question on everyone's mind. Given how visual the manga is, fans are curious about which animation studio will handle the intricate makeup scenes and fashion details.There's no word on staff, voice cast, episode count, or release date either. Based on the timing of the announcement, we're probably looking at a 2026 or early 2027 premiere. More details should drop in the coming months, likely through official Kodansha channels or at anime industry events.Why fans are excitedHickyKissy @HickykissyLINKI recommend this Manga, read it Sugoi, it's peak 🗿People on social media like it a lot. One fan said a good anime is finally getting made. Another fan said they are excited to see the Bless anime after reading the manga.Ninad Yeole @__satan19__LINKYOOO?!?! There's genuine potential because the manga is beautiful!Some people are comparing it to My Dress-Up Darling because of the fashion angle, but Bless goes deeper emotionally. It's less about romance and more about self-discovery and fighting against what society expects from you. The manga ranked 11th in the 9th Next Manga Awards in 2023 and 14th in Honya Club's bookstore recommendations in 2024, so the praise isn't just coming from random fans.ƤƛƁԼƠ ƝЄƦƲƊƛ🥃 @21_anigboroLINKBROOOOO😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 THIS MA GA IS GOOOOOODDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!! ANOTHER GOOD MANGA GETTING AN ANIME!!!!!!! THIS IS HOW IT SHOULD BE!!!!!!!!The anime industry has been exploring non-traditional themes lately. Music anime like Bocchi the Rock! proved there's an audience for niche subjects done well. The anime could do the same for fashion and beauty, especially since male makeup artists are still pretty rare in anime.ConclusionIf you haven't read the manga yet, now's the perfect time to start. The English volumes are available through Kodansha USA, and you can also read it on the K Manga app. Keep an eye on official announcements for updates on the anime adaptation.