I Became Friends with the Second Cutest Girl in Class

Aired: 2026

A TV anime produced by CONNECT. Based on a light novel by Takata published under KADOKAWA's "Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko" imprint (originating from Kakuyomu). Over 1.3 million copies in circulation (as of October 2025). Winner of the 6th Kakuyomu Web Novel Contest Special Award and 1st place in the Next Light Novel Awards 2023. A youth love comedy about Maki Maehara, who had no friends, and Umi Asanagi, a dependable girl rumored to be the second cutest in class, who spend secret time together only on Friday afternoons. Voice cast includes Haruki Ishitani and Manaka Iwami. ©Takata, KADOKAWA/Kuranika Production Committee