"BLESS" sets January 8, 2027 premiere and unveils its first PV

The latest anime update confirms the broadcast schedule, which had previously only been set for January 2027. The premiere will take place on Friday, January 8, at 11:30 p.m. in Japan, as part of Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block. Episodes will air weekly in the 11:30 p.m. to midnight slot. In Spain, the first episode will air at 3:30 p.m. on the same Friday.

The first PV features scenes from the anime

The first promotional video features footage from the anime and offers a new look at the relationship between Aia Udagawa and Jun Sumisaki. The music accompanying the footage is «New Page», providing the first preview of the ending theme. The video was released on Aniplex's official YouTube channel alongside confirmation of the premiere date.

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A key visual inspired by an eyeshadow palette

The new promotional illustration features a composition reminiscent of an eyeshadow palette, both in its layout and use of color. Aia and Jun look towards the viewer with natural expressions, surrounded by floating objects. These elements represent other characters from the story. The visual's creative credits include Kaoru Miyazaki of nim for design work, Honoka Yokoyama for the original artwork, Risa Wakabayashi of A-1 Pictures for backgrounds, Mana Hokuto of A-1 Pictures for finishing, and Eiki Eto of EXPLOSION for photography.

HIKKA performs «New Page»

The ending theme will be performed by HIKKA, who has also shared a comment about her involvement. The artist explains that she sees several similarities between herself and Aia and has included in the song words she would have liked to hear during an earlier stage of her life. Its lyrics address personal struggles and the decision to move towards one's future without leaving past experiences behind. Musically, «New Page» combines R&B with contemporary production.

The manga surpasses 1.25 million copies in circulation

«BLESS» is a manga written and illustrated by Yukino Sonoyama, serialized in Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Sirius magazine since January 2022. According to the anime's official website, the series has surpassed 1.25 million copies in circulation. Its television adaptation is produced by A-1 Pictures and brings to animation a story centered on makeup, modeling and the search for one's identity.

The story follows Aia Udagawa, a former model who has put aside his dream of becoming a makeup artist, and Jun Sumisaki, a student who wants to become a model but keeps her ambitions hidden. They meet through a school festival contest that gives them an opportunity to pursue their goals through makeup and the runway. Aia discovers the possibilities of his skills as a makeup artist while helping Jun reveal a side of herself that she usually keeps hidden.

Milky Way Ediciones publishes the manga in Spain

In Spain, Milky Way Ediciones publishes the «Bless» manga. According to the released volumes listed by Listado Manga, the publisher has released five volumes, with the series still ongoing. As for the anime adaptation, Crunchyroll confirmed on October 22 that it would stream the series worldwide, excluding Japan and China. Spain is included in that announcement, making Crunchyroll the platform for Spanish viewers.

A-1 Pictures and the production team

The adaptation is directed by Shotaro Kitamura, with Takayuki Kikuchi serving as assistant director. Fukuro Kamiza handles series composition and screenplay, while Honoka Yokoyama is responsible for character designs. The music is composed by Ryo Yoshimata. The main production credits are as follows:

• Original creator: Yukino Sonoyama
• Director: Shotaro Kitamura
• Assistant director: Takayuki Kikuchi
• Series composition and screenplay: Fukuro Kamiza
• Character design: Honoka Yokoyama
• Music: Ryo Yoshimata
• Animation studio: A-1 Pictures

Nine voice actors make up the cast

The cast features nine performers bringing the characters of the adaptation to life. The voice actors and their respective roles are:

• Tomohiro Ono as Aia Udagawa
• Chiyuki Miura as Jun Sumisaki
• Tarusuke Shingaki as Hikaru Ooya
• Nobuhiko Okamoto as Ginga Yoyogi
• Koki Uchiyama as Akiharu Nakano
• Yoshiki Nakajima as Joe Osaki
• Yoshino Aoyama as Oroka Sumeragi
• Momoka Terasawa as Shitataka Sumeragi
• Kentaro Kumagai as MM