The drinking culture slice-of-life is unique—exploring Japanese alcohol culture through university students offers a perspective not often seen in anime. Production trailers showing behind-the-scenes are cool—seeing character art development and animation process gives fans insight into the creative work. Friendship over trying drinks sounds wholesome—Botan and Ibuki bonding while sampling different beverages creates warm, relatable moments. Adult slice-of-life with alcohol is refreshing—focusing on university students rather than high schoolers allows for more mature social situations.

The anime adaptation of Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk makes its debut in April 2026, but a new production trailer offers a sneak peek behind the scenes now! The new video shows character art, as well as a glimpse of the heroine in action.

WATCH THE PRODUCTION TRAILER: Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk Production Trailer

Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk teaser visual

Production Staff

Director: Takashi Sakuma

Animation Studio: Soigne

Assistant Director: Shuntaro Tozawa

Series Composition: Yoko Yonaiyama

Character Design: Kou Yoshinari

Music: Kana Hashiguchi

About the Manga

Akita Shoten publishes the original manga by Hey in their Champion Cross manga magazine, and six collected volumes have been published in Japan since it began serialization in March 2019.

The Story

The story follows Botan Kamiina, a first-year university student who tries drinking for the first time when she meets her dorm supervisor, third-year student Ibuki Tonami, who enjoys alcohol but doesn't like to drink in public. The two become friends and sample different drinks while living in Chichibu.

Premiere Information

Date: April 2026

Are you excited for this slice-of-life? What do you think of the drinking culture premise? Do you enjoy adult-focused anime? Which drinks would you want to see featured? Share your thoughts in the comments below!