by The popular manga “Megane, Tokidoki, Yankee-kun” has officially been confirmed for a TV anime adaptation in 2027. Along with the announcement, the production team has unveiled the anime’s main staff, two dramatically different teaser visuals, and a promotional video that highlights the contrasting sides of its story.
Also known in English as “Glasses, Sometimes, Delinquent Boy,” the series combines school romance, comedy, and delinquent drama. Its central relationship is built around the unexpected contrast between Hiro Momose, an easily flustered girl who often finds herself being pushed around, and Dan Ichikura, a seemingly serious honor student who hides a surprising past as a delinquent.
The newly released visuals emphasize exactly that contrast. One presents the pair in a sweet, heart-fluttering romantic atmosphere, while the other highlights the intimidating delinquent characters surrounding them.
With the manga having surpassed 1 million copies in cumulative sales, expectations are already growing for the 2027 anime adaptation.
What is “Megane, Tokidoki, Yankee-kun” about?
“Megane, Tokidoki, Yankee-kun” is a school romantic comedy and coming-of-age story created by Nagaru Koyama and serialized in Kodansha’s Bessatsu Friend.
The manga initially began as a short serialization in 2021. Its popularity among readers quickly grew, resulting in an unusually large number of reprints. Serialization resumed in 2022, allowing the story to continue as a full series.
The manga has now reached 11 collected volumes, with cumulative circulation exceeding 1 million copies.
At the center of the story is Hiro Momose.
After having a difficult experience with delinquent students, Hiro enters high school hoping to leave that part of her life behind. More than anything, she wants to enjoy an ordinary and peaceful school life.
Then she meets Dan Ichikura.
At first glance, Ichikura appears to be the perfect honor student. He wears glasses, behaves seriously, and seems completely different from the intimidating delinquents Hiro wants to avoid.
But there is something Hiro doesn’t know.
Ichikura has a history as a delinquent.
And that discovery completely changes the relationship between the two.
The series uses this secret as the foundation for a romantic comedy filled with misunderstandings, awkward situations, unexpected kindness, and plenty of humor.
A romance between a nervous girl and a former delinquent
One of the biggest attractions of “Megane, Tokidoki, Yankee-kun” is the contrast between its two main characters.
Hiro is not portrayed as the perfectly confident heroine often seen in romantic comedies. She can be clumsy, nervous, and easily overwhelmed.
Ichikura, meanwhile, tries to present himself as a serious student.
The problem is that his attempt to look respectable is often unintentionally funny.
The glasses become part of the joke because Ichikura genuinely believes that wearing them makes him look completely serious and respectable.
This creates plenty of opportunities for comedy, especially when his delinquent past begins to clash with his current image.
Director Makoto Hoshino commented on the appeal of putting the two characters together, describing the combination of a boy who seriously believes he looks intimidatingly serious while wearing glasses and a girl who frequently has amusing thoughts about the people around her.
His comments suggest that the anime will preserve the humorous personality of the original manga rather than turning it into a purely serious romance.
Two teaser visuals show completely different sides of the anime
To celebrate the anime announcement, the production team released two teaser visuals.
They are deliberately designed to feel almost opposite.
“Heart-Pounding Version”
The first is the “Heart-Pounding Version.”
It focuses on Hiro and Ichikura in a much softer atmosphere.
The two characters are positioned close to each other, creating the kind of nervous, romantic feeling associated with a traditional school love story.
The visual immediately emphasizes the romantic side of the series and raises questions about how Hiro and Ichikura’s relationship will develop.
For viewers who are primarily interested in the romance, this teaser gives a glimpse of the emotional direction the anime could take.
“Delinquent Version”
The second teaser is the “Delinquent Version.”
The mood changes completely.
Instead of focusing primarily on the romance between Hiro and Ichikura, the visual brings together several of the series’ distinctive characters, including Igarashi, Sakyo, Yachiyo and Yataro.
The atmosphere is much more intimidating, reminding viewers that the story isn’t simply a lighthearted school romance.
The contrast between the two visuals effectively communicates the anime’s central appeal:
romance on one side, delinquent chaos on the other.
The tagline, “A romance with a delinquent is exciting,” further emphasizes the unusual combination of genres.
The glasses hide more than just Ichikura’s eyes
The title itself provides an important clue about the protagonist.
Ichikura’s glasses are not simply part of his character design. They represent the image he wants other people to see.
He wants to be regarded as a serious, respectable student.
However, his past refuses to stay hidden forever.
For Hiro, discovering that the quiet boy she thought was a model student is actually a former delinquent creates an enormous problem.
She entered high school specifically hoping to avoid that kind of person.
Instead, she finds herself becoming increasingly involved with one.
That setup gives the series plenty of room for both romantic tension and comedy.
A coming-of-age story beneath the romantic comedy
Although “Megane, Tokidoki, Yankee-kun” has a strong comedic element, its premise also allows the characters to explore themes of identity, reputation and personal change.
Ichikura’s character raises an interesting question: Can someone truly leave their past behind?
He may look like a model student now, but his previous reputation continues to influence how others see him.
Hiro also has her own emotional challenges. Her desire for a peaceful school life is shaped by her previous experiences, meaning that her relationship with Ichikura is not simply about falling in love.
It is also about learning to understand someone who does not fit neatly into the image she initially created for him.
This mixture of comedy and emotional development is likely to be one of the anime’s biggest strengths.
“Megane, Tokidoki, Yankee-kun” anime staff announced
The production team behind the TV anime has also been revealed.
Makoto Hoshino, who has worked on Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji LOVE 2000%, will serve as director.
Megumi Shimizu, known for works including Uchi no Otouto-domo ga Sumimasen, is handling the series composition.
Character designs are being created by Ruriko Watanabe, who has worked on Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside.
Animation production will be handled jointly by Studio Flood and Wow World.
The combination of experienced staff and a popular source manga should make the adaptation particularly interesting for fans who have been following the series since its early days.
What can viewers expect from the 2027 anime?
Based on the manga’s premise and the newly released promotional material, viewers can expect a mixture of:
School romance
Romantic comedy
Delinquent drama
Coming-of-age themes
Character misunderstandings
Awkward romantic situations
Friendship and school life
Comedy involving Ichikura’s hidden past
The series is likely to appeal to viewers who enjoy romantic comedies but want something different from a standard school romance.
The delinquent element gives the story an additional layer of tension, while Hiro and Ichikura’s personalities provide plenty of opportunities for humorous situations.
Why the anime announcement is generating attention
The manga’s 1 million-plus cumulative sales are an important indicator of its popularity.
The series also has an unusual combination of elements that can work well in anime.
The romantic scenes provide opportunities for expressive character animation, while Ichikura’s delinquent past opens the door to more energetic and dramatic sequences.
At the same time, Hiro’s reactions and Ichikura’s attempts to maintain his serious image can provide plenty of comedy.
The two teaser visuals make this balance particularly clear.
Rather than presenting the anime as only a romance or only a delinquent story, the promotional campaign is emphasizing both sides.
A promising new school romance for 2027
“Megane, Tokidoki, Yankee-kun” has built a strong following through its manga, and the announcement of a 2027 TV anime adaptation allows the series to reach an even wider audience.
The central premise is simple but effective: a girl who wants nothing to do with delinquents discovers that the seemingly serious boy sitting beside her has a delinquent past.
From there, romance, comedy, and unexpected trouble begin to collide.
The newly released Heart-Pounding Version and Delinquent Version teaser visuals perfectly capture that dual personality.
For manga readers, the anime will offer a chance to see Hiro and Ichikura’s relationship brought to life through animation and voice acting. For newcomers, the 2027 adaptation could be an easy entry point into one of the more distinctive school romance series of recent years.
With the production staff now announced and the anime officially scheduled for 2027, fans will be watching closely for the next major update, including the cast announcement, additional promotional videos, and the exact broadcast date.
“Megane, Tokidoki, Yankee-kun” is shaping up to be a romantic comedy where the glasses may make the boy look serious—but his past guarantees that things won’t stay peaceful for long.
