Kanojo no Tomodachi Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation From Deregula Label

Jyura's manga Kanojo no Tomodachi is officially getting a TV anime adaptation. The series will be produced under WWWave Corporation's Deregula anime label and is set to premiere sometime in 2026.

About the Manga

Kanojo no Tomodachi is serialized on Kodansha's YanMaga Web platform, where it has been running since May 21, 2021. The series follows a young high schooler named Takeru, who finds himself seduced and tempted by Tomoko his girlfriend's friend. What begins as a straightforward romantic setup quickly spirals into complicated emotional territory as the boundaries between friendship, loyalty, and desire blur for all three characters.

As of October 2025, the manga has six compiled tankobon volumes published by Kodansha. The series has maintained a consistent readership on the YanMaga Web platform, building a dedicated fanbase drawn to its mature handling of romantic tension and interpersonal conflict.

Creator Jyura shared a celebratory illustration on their X account to mark the anime announcement, expressing excitement over the adaptation and gratitude toward readers who have supported the series since its debut.

The Deregula Label

Deregula is WWWave Corporation's dedicated anime production label that specializes in short-form adult anime adaptations. The label has previously produced titles such as Ushiro no Shomen Kamui-san and Ingoku Danchi. Kanojo no Tomodachi fits squarely within the label's catalog of romance-driven series adapted from manga with mature themes.

WWWave Corporation has steadily expanded Deregula's output over the past few years, carving out a niche for short-episode anime targeting older audiences. The label typically produces episodes in a shorter format compared to standard television anime, running between eight and fifteen minutes per episode rather than the conventional twenty-four. The label's involvement signals that the Kanojo no Tomodachi adaptation will likely follow a similar short-form episode format, though specific runtime details have not been confirmed.

What We Know So Far

Details remain sparse beyond the initial announcement. Key production staff, voice cast, and the animation studio handling the project have not yet been revealed. A premiere window of 2026 has been confirmed, but no specific season or month has been announced. No streaming distribution partners have been named for either Japan or international territories.

Given Deregula's track record, fans can expect further cast and staff reveals in the coming weeks as the project ramps up toward its 2026 broadcast. The adaptation adds to a growing slate of romance manga being greenlit for anime in 2026, reflecting continued publisher interest in bringing serialized web manga to the screen.