The hit school rom-com manga Everyone’s Darling Has a Secret (Hōkago no Idol ni wa Himitsu ga Aru) has officially been confirmed for a TV anime adaptation, set to air in April 2027 with Studio Gekkō handling production.
An Unexpected Bond Born in Remedial Class
The story follows Hizashi Hiruno, a first-year student at a prestigious high school. After a silly mistake on his answer sheet leaves him with a terrible score on the entrance exam, Hizashi is forced to attend remedial classes after school.
There, he unexpectedly runs into Rei Kuromiya, a classmate who is both an honor student and a famous idol with a perfect public image. In contrast to her glamour on stage, Rei is hiding a private secret. Accidentally learning this secret pulls Hizashi into spending his after-school days with the idol, opening up a sweet and entertaining school romance.
Staff and Voice Cast
The anime is produced by Studio Gekkō, with director Hikaru Sato, series composition by Fumihiko Shimo, character design by Azuma Tozawa and music by Satoru Kōsaki and MONACA.
- Reiji Kawashima as Hizashi Hiruno
- Hikaru Tōno as Rei Kuromiya
- Iori Noguchi as Sakura Akai
- Ami Maeshima as Sora Konno
Voice actors Hikaru Tōno and Ami Maeshima are scheduled to appear and share more about the project at the StarryCube ANIME FES 2026 event on November 7 at Waseda Campus in Tokyo.
Publication Status of the Original Manga
The original Everyone’s Darling Has a Secret manga is written and illustrated by Kashiko Amane. It has been serialized on Hakusensha’s Manga Park and Young Animal Web platforms since September 2022.
In Japan, the series has released 9 volumes, with the 10th volume scheduled to hit shelves on October 29, 2026. The English edition is published exclusively by Yen Press and reached its 4th volume in June 2026. With its lighthearted story and eye-catching character designs, the series consistently ranks high among popular school rom-coms.
Premiere Window
The Everyone’s Darling Has a Secret anime is expected to premiere in April 2027 (part of the Spring 2027 anime season). The exact episode count, detailed broadcast schedule and international streaming platforms (such as Crunchyroll or Netflix) will be announced by the producers in upcoming promotional waves.
Look forward to the pairing of the talented director behind “The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You” and Studio Gekkō as they bring the idol’s hidden love story to TV in 2027!
Source: Compiled from multiple reports