Ima, Naniga Kikoeteru? key visual featuring Utage Kinoshita and F/ACE members

I love when idol series show the off-stage personality—it makes the characters feel more real and relatable beyond their stage personas. The gap between idol persona and real self is interesting, especially with Tamon being this confident performer on stage but actually negative and insecure at home. That contrast creates great potential for character development and genuine romance.

The TV anime "Ima, Naniga Kikoeteru?" (Which One Are You Listening to Now?) based on Yuki Shiwasu's original work has released its second promotional video. The series will broadcast on TOKYO MX and BS11 starting January 3, 2026 at 25:00 (1:00 AM).

WATCH THE SECOND PV: Tamon's B-Side Trailer

First Look at F/ACE Live Scenes

The second PV showcases F/ACE's live performance scenes for the first time, giving fans a glimpse of the idol group in action. The trailer opens with protagonist Utage Kinoshita getting upset by radical comments from a friend who supports F/ACE together with her.

The PV highlights the series' central dynamic: Utage works part-time as a housekeeper and gets dispatched to the home of her favorite idol, Tamon Fukuhara. What she discovers is the stark contrast between Tamon's confident idol persona and his off-stage reality—he's negative, prone to depression, and struggles with low self-esteem.

The Premise

"Ima, Naniga Kikoeteru?" is described as a "high-tension favorite romantic comedy" that begins when high school girl Utage happens to be assigned to Tamon's home while working part-time as a housekeeper. The story depicts Utage supporting Tamon through his insecurities while navigating her own feelings as a fan who's seeing behind the idol curtain.

Main Cast

Utage Kinoshita - Saori Hayami (Known for: Yor Forger in Spy x Family, Shinobu Kocho in Demon Slayer)

Tamon Fukuhara - Sho Hatano (Known for: Daichi Sawamura in Haikyu!!, Subaru Mikazuki in My Roommate is a Cat)

Supporting Cast

• Sakurari Sakaguchi - Shoya Chiba

• Takato Tachibana - Yu Hatanaka

• Natsuki Ishibashi - Kohei Amazaki

• Rintaro Kai - Ryuho Nagaoka

• Wataru Fujita - Masaaki Mizumi

• Izumi Shiraishi - Takako Honda

• Yuina - Saya Fukusumi

• Riko - Yurika Hirayama

• Homare Kinoshita - Runa Sasaki

• Yamato Kinoshita - Ayaka Nanase

Broadcast Information

• Start Date: January 3, 2026

• Time: 25:00 (1:00 AM JST)

• Networks: TOKYO MX, BS11

The late-night timeslot positions this as a romance-focused series for older teen and adult audiences.

The Appeal

The series' hook lies in the gap between public persona and private reality. Tamon must maintain a confident, charming idol image for fans while struggling with genuine insecurity at home. Utage, who knows him as an idol, must reconcile that image with the real person she encounters as his housekeeper.

This dynamic creates space for genuine character growth, as Tamon receives support from someone who sees both sides of him, while Utage learns that her favorite idol is more human—and perhaps more lovable—than the perfect image he projects.

Are you excited for this idol romance? Do you prefer idol anime that show behind-the-scenes reality? What do you think of the cast? Will you be watching in January? Share your thoughts in the comments below!