The newly released anime adaptation of the In The Clear Moonlit Dusk anime has dropped an awesome PV. It definitely sets the tone for the show with its amazing visuals and animation style. It is based on a shoujo manga by Mika Yamamori, which tells the story of a girl who is mistaken for a Prince. The anime will closely follow the manga's delicate linework and expressive facial expressions.The premiere date for the In The Clear Moonlit Dusk anime is January 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM (JST) and can be seen on TBS and all 28 of their affiliate stations throughout Japan. The promo video also includes a preview of the opening song titled "Uruwashi" by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN; they've even shared how much they adore Yamamori's work.Yoi Takiguchi as seen in the PV (Image Source: East Fish Studio)Mika Yamamori's manga has been serialized in Dessert magazine since July 2020 and is now getting the animated treatment by East Fish Studio. They will adapt this emotional romance into an animated series. The director is Yūsuke Maruyama, who has previously worked on projects such as Lycoris Recoil as an assistant director.Voice Cast and Character Profiles of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk AnimeThe In the Clear Moonlit Dusk anime boasts an awesome cast of voice actors who bring each of the characters to life in a unique way. The lead character is Yoi Takiguchi, who is voiced by Rei Ichinomiya. Yoi is a first-year student in high school, and because of her height, deep voice, and masculine appearance, her classmates call her the "Prince." Ryōta Suzuki voices Kohaku Ichimura, the only male student who sees Yoi for who she is.The other supporting cast members include Aya Yamane as Nobara Tone, Momoko Seto as Kotobuki Hibiya, Shōta Hayama as Sentarō Akane, and Kentarō Kumagai as Shun Kuwabatake. All these voice actors have their own unique talents, and they are able to portray their characters authentically. Suzuki has a long history in anime, and his most recent role was Hiragi Touma in the series Wind Breaker, while Seto's most recent role was Amasawa Ichika in the show Classroom of the Elite.Story Synopsis: In the Clear Moonlit Dusk AnimeKohaku Ichimura's date in an amusement park (Image Source: East Fish Studio)The In the Clear Moonlit Dusk anime tells a story about identity and true friendship. Yoi Takiguchi has always been seen as a beautiful young man throughout her whole life; this has led to lots of female classmates admiring her from a distance, treating her like "the prince" from shoujo comics.As a result, Yoi has felt completely lost and out of place because of all the times she was mistaken for a male, so it's been hard for anyone to see her for who she really is.Now there's a change in the picture with the appearance of Kohaku Ichimura, an 'honest-to-goodness' "prince", who can see and believe in her womanhood. For Yoi, this is the first time someone is actually looking past physical attributes at what she really is.Because of this newfound attention, Yoi becomes confused and does not know what to do with all these feelings. This story follows how the two characters, both called "prince", deal with their developing romance as well as discover their sense of self.Theme Songs and Musical DirectionYoi and Kohaku as seen in the series (Image Source: East Fish Studio)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN takes center stage in the In the Clear Moonlit Dusk anime musical landscape. The rock band, whose members have publicly expressed their admiration for Yamamori's works, created both theme songs specifically for this adaptation. The opening theme song is called “Uruwashi,” which translates to Beautiful, and the song is an excellent reflection of the beautiful atmosphere created in this series. The ending theme song, “Azalea no Kaze” (Azalea Wind), has a softer sound, yet just as powerful and beautiful a feeling compared to the opening song.It should also be noted that, while on the “UNISON SQUARE GARDEN TOUR 2025-2026”, UNISON SQUARE GARDEN first performed the opening song on the same day that the PV was released. The live version of the opening song gave fans a preview of what to expect from the anime's soundtrack. The background score for this anime is being done by Tsubasa Ito, who has worked as a composer on many series, such as Strike the Blood and Akame ga Kill.What to Expect from the PremiereThe promotional video of the In the Clear Moonlit Dusk anime offers glimpses of key scenes that manga readers will recognize. Scenes like "Yoi" walking through his school halls illuminated by the light of the moon, set the mood for this series. "Kohaku" reaching out to "Yoi" shows that their bond is getting stronger. The quick shots of shy smiles and knowing glances show us that this version of the anime will stay true to how the manga depicted its romantic development.The In the Clear Moonlit Dusk anime will definitely be a prominent winter 2026 romance series. Building off the success of the production team, the talent of the voice cast, and the popularity of the source material among shoujo fans, this show has a ton of potential. If you're an anime lover, you've got another reason to be excited for January 11 because it's when the show launches.