Live-Action Otonari Complex Reveals Trailer & New Cast!
The live-action adaptation of Otonari Complex, based on Saku Nonomura's manga, has released a new trailer and announced additional cast members. The series is set to premiere on February 20, 2025, on Fuji TV and will also be available for exclusive streaming on FOD.
What is Otonari Complex About?
The story follows childhood friends Makoto Ninomiya and Akira Kuji, who have an unusual dilemma—Makoto is a boy with delicate, pretty features, while Akira is a girl with a handsome, boyish look. Because of their appearances, people often mistake their genders, leading to a mix of confusion, friendships, and romantic misunderstandings. The story explores their personal struggles with identity and emotions while navigating the complexities of growing up and dealing with unexpected love interests.
New Cast Members Announced
The newly revealed actors joining the series include:
Manami Igashira as Fumi Nishikubo
Kita Komagine as Kengo Ogawa
Ryōta Nagano as Toshiyuki Okazaki
Kōya Matsudai as Ayumu Seo
Mariya Nagao as Sayaka Ninomiya
Sō Yamanaka as Shintarō Ninomiya
Keiko Yagi as Yukie Ninomiya
Yuri Kasama as Ayaka Yamamoto
Nanaka Yano as Nozomi Makihara
Seiko Utsumi as Mami Imamura
The main roles are played by Towa Araki as Makoto Ninomiya and Koko as Akira Kuji.
The drama is directed by Hiroshi Soejima. The script is written by Nishioka to Neil (episodes 1-4 & 8) and Kokeshi Murata (episodes 5-7). The music is composed by Daisuke Nishimura/DUNK.
About the Manga
Originally published from 2014 to 2022, Otonari Complex was serialized in Libre Publishing’s Kurofune web manga magazine and compiled into five volumes. The manga is also available in English, licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment, which released the second volume in November 2024.
With a mix of romance, comedy, and identity exploration, the live-action adaptation of Otonari Complex aims to bring this unique childhood friend love story to life. Fans can look forward to seeing the characters' struggles and relationships unfold on screen starting February 2025.