Production for the anime adaptation of Everyone's Darling Has a Secret revealed new cast members and ending theme details on November 7, 2026. This update follows the series' initial reveal and a teaser trailer debut at New York Comic Con, adding significant momentum as the project nears its April 2027 premiere.
The series, officially titled Hokago no Idol ni wa Himitsu ga Aru, is being produced by studio GEKKOU. The story follows a high school freshman who discovers the secret life of his popular idol classmate after the two are forced into remedial lessons together.
New Cast Members and Ending Theme
According to an official announcement reported by Crunchyroll, the production has added three new voice actors to the roster. Aimi Ozawa will play Hofu, Renon Esumi will voice Saito, and Aoi Onishi joins as Okaba. All three new cast members are active members of the idol group ≒JOY. They join a main cast that features Reiji Kawashima as Hizashi Hiruno, Hikaru Tono as Rei Kuromiya, Iori Noguchi as Sakura Akai, and Ami Maeshima as Sora Konno.
The ending theme song is titled "Naritai Watashi" (The Me I Want to Be). The track is performed by the in-story idol unit Aiiro Impulse, also known as Indigo Impulse. The unit consists of voice actors Hikaru Tono, Iori Noguchi, and Ami Maeshima. Noguchi's involvement is notable as she is a member of the real-world idol group =LOVE.
Production Staff Details
The staff for the series includes director Hikaru Sato and series composer Fumihiko Shimo, who is also handling the scripts. Character designs are provided by Kibidango 14-go, while the music is being composed by Satoru Kosaki and MONACA. Ryo Aizawa of Starry Cube is serving as the producer for the project.
Why It Matters
The series is based on the romantic comedy manga by Kashiko Amane, which is serialized in Hakusensha's Manga Park and Young Animal Web. As of October 2026, the manga has 10 volumes published in Japan.
Where to Watch and Read
Crunchyroll has confirmed that it will simulcast Everyone's Darling Has a Secret starting in April 2027. For those looking to read the source material, the manga is licensed in English by Yen Press. Subscription plans and pricing for streaming vary by region, and viewers should check the official platform for local details.
What Happens Next
Everyone's Darling Has a Secret is currently scheduled to premiere in April 2027. While the broadcast month is confirmed, the specific premiere day and total episode count have not yet been announced as of November 8, 2026.