by The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of “There Are Holes in the Student Council Too!” is finally here. Based on Muchimaro’s popular manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine, the new anime officially begins broadcasting on October 3, 2026, bringing its unusual mix of school comedy, romance, and eccentric student-council characters to television.
The anime is being produced by Passione, with Naoyuki Tatsurawa serving as director, Ryo Imamura handling character design and chief animation direction, and Masahiro Yokotani overseeing series composition and scripts. The official production information confirms that the series will air late at night on TOKYO MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV.
The series has already attracted attention because the original manga won first place in the Comics Division of the Next Manga Awards 2023 and has surpassed 2.7 million copies in circulation.
A quirky school comedy arrives this fall.
“There Are Holes in the Student Council Too!” is a school-based romantic comedy centered on the students of Fujinari Academy, a prestigious private school located on the outskirts of town.
At the heart of the story is Ume Mizunoe, a first-year high school student with an unusual academic profile. Ume is exceptionally talented in Japanese language and literature and has even won multiple literary awards. However, Ume struggles badly with science-related subjects, to the point that poor grades could affect promotion to the next school year.
Determined to avoid repeating a year and improve the academic record needed for promotion, Ume joins the student council.
That decision, however, does not exactly make life easier.
Instead, Ume finds himself surrounded by a collection of highly distinctive personalities, each with their own habits, quirks, and unexpected sides. The student council quickly becomes the center of a chaotic but warm-hearted collection of school-life episodes.
The official description presents the series as a heartwarming student-council love comedy, combining fast-paced humor with the relationships that gradually develop between its unusual cast.
What is “There Are Holes in the Student Council Too!” about?
The story takes place at Fujinari Academy, where Ume joins the student council for a very practical reason: improving his academic standing.
However, the student council is far from an ordinary school organization.
Ume encounters Hisako Kotobuki, the charismatic and somewhat eccentric student council president; Arisu Terui, a seemingly refined and gentle treasurer with a more intimidating side; Tan Otori, a mischievous and charming boy; and Komaro Mutsu, a small and unusual student council member.
As Ume becomes involved in their daily activities, ordinary school responsibilities quickly turn into unpredictable situations.
Rather than focusing only on romance, the anime combines friendship, misunderstandings, comedy, school activities, and the personalities of its central characters. This makes the series accessible even to viewers who are discovering the manga for the first time.
The official anime introduction describes the group as a cute but mismatched collection of students whose interactions create a lively, chaotic, and heartwarming student-council comedy.
Why is the anime attracting attention?
One of the biggest reasons for the anticipation surrounding the anime is the popularity of the original manga.
“There Are Holes in the Student Council Too!” has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine since 2022. Its success at the Next Manga Awards 2023, where it took first place in the Comics Division, helped establish it as a notable title among newer manga series. The manga has now surpassed 2.7 million copies in circulation, according to the official anime site.
The anime adaptation also brings together a production team with experience in comedy and character-driven animation.
Passione is responsible for animation production. Naoyuki Tatsurawa directs the series, while Ryo Imamura serves as character designer and chief animation director. Masahiro Yokotani is responsible for series composition and scripts.
This combination is expected to place considerable emphasis on expressive character acting, comedic timing, and the chemistry between the student-council members.
What about the “uncensored version”?
One of the most discussed aspects surrounding the anime’s release is the availability of different viewing formats.
The supplied information describes a version intended for streaming that differs from the terrestrial television broadcast. However, the latest official anime announcements confirm that d Anime Store and AnimeFesta will provide simultaneous and fastest streaming, with other platforms following afterward.
Because the official announcements are the most reliable source for current distribution information, viewers should check the relevant streaming service listings for the exact version and content available in their region.
The late-night broadcast slot also means that the series is aimed at an older anime-viewing audience rather than being positioned as a conventional daytime school anime.
Episode 1 story
The first episode introduces viewers to Ume Mizunoe and the unusual student council at Fujinari Academy.
Ume’s biggest immediate problem is academic. Although his Japanese-language skills are exceptional, his performance in science-related subjects is poor enough to threaten his progression to the next grade.
Joining the student council appears to be a possible solution.
But once Ume becomes part of the organization, he discovers that the people around him are anything but ordinary.
The first episode establishes the personalities of the student council members and sets up the comedic relationships that will drive the series. Ume cautiously begins his new responsibilities, only to find himself pulled into increasingly chaotic situations.
Rather than presenting the student council as a formal and serious school organization, the anime quickly establishes it as a place where misunderstandings, personality clashes, and unexpected moments are part of everyday life.
For newcomers, Episode 1 is therefore expected to serve as an introduction to both the setting and the central cast.
Main cast of the anime
The anime features a talented voice cast:
- Shogo Sakata as Ume Mizunoe
- Haruka Shiraishi as Hisako Kotobuki
- Miyu Tomita as Komaro Mutsu
- Hiyori Kono as Tan Otori
- Shizuka Ishigami as Arisu Terui
- Yumi Uchiyama as Toshimi Hiratsuka
The six characters form the core of the anime’s student council ensemble.
Ume is positioned as the audience’s main entry point into the story, while the other student-council members provide contrasting personalities and comedic situations.
Opening and ending theme songs
The anime’s music lineup has also been confirmed.
The opening theme is “Kaze no Naka wa Hashiru Shika Nai!” performed by Sangatsu no Phantasia.
The ending theme is “pi,” performed by Nanawo Akari. The second main promotional video uses the ending theme and gives viewers another preview of the show’s characters and overall atmosphere.
The combination of energetic opening music and a character-focused ending theme fits the anime’s playful school-comedy identity.
“There Are Holes in the Student Council Too!” anime release date and broadcast schedule
The TV anime officially begins on October 3, 2026.
Television broadcast
- TOKYO MX: Every Saturday from 24:30
- BS11: Every Saturday from 24:30
- Gunma TV: Every Saturday from 24:30
- Tochigi TV: Every Saturday from 24:30
The official schedule notes that broadcast times can change because of programming arrangements, so viewers should check their local listings before watching.
The 24:30 time slot technically falls after midnight, meaning the October 3 broadcast begins in the early hours of October 4 by conventional calendar time.
Streaming information
For viewers who prefer streaming, d Anime Store and AnimeFesta have been confirmed for simultaneous and fastest distribution alongside the terrestrial broadcast. Additional streaming services are scheduled to follow.
This makes the series accessible to viewers who do not have access to the participating Japanese television channels.
Anime staff
- Original Work: Muchimaro, serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine
- Director: Naoyuki Tatsurawa
- Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Ryo Imamura
- Series Composition / Screenplay: Masahiro Yokotani
- Main Animators: Kay Yu, Konaming, Asari Oki, mockingbird, Sanshikiame, Mushi-kikui
- Art Director: Hiromichi Ito
- Color Design: Arisa Komatsu
- Director of Photography: Junpei Takatsu
- Editor: Michi Takigawa
- Sound Director: Satoshi Motoyama
- Music: Tomoki Kikuya
- Animation Production: Passione
New promotional updates before the premiere
The anime’s promotional campaign has continued to expand ahead of the October premiere.
A second main PV was released in September 2026, featuring the ending theme “pi” by Nanawo Akari. The official website also announced the streaming schedule and additional promotional activities.
The production team has also announced a short radio project titled “There Are Holes in the Student Council Too! Radio Perfect Tan On Air”, while Blu-ray and DVD information has also been revealed. The home-video release is planned across six volumes.
These announcements indicate that the anime’s promotional campaign is continuing beyond the initial broadcast reveal, giving fans additional ways to follow the series.
What can new viewers expect?
For viewers who have never read the manga, “There Are Holes in the Student Council Too!” can be approached as a character-driven school comedy with romance and slice-of-life elements.
The central appeal is the interaction between the members of the student council. Ume enters the group for academic reasons, but his new surroundings expose him to a completely different side of school life.
The contrast between Ume’s serious academic problem and the unpredictable behavior of the student council creates the foundation for much of the comedy.
At the same time, the series is not simply a collection of jokes. The official description emphasizes the relationships between the characters, allowing the story to explore friendship, affection, embarrassment, misunderstandings, and the everyday problems of high school life.
The “There Are Holes in the Student Council Too!” anime is one of the notable new school comedies arriving in the Fall 2026 anime season. With a popular manga source, a successful award history, more than 2.7 million copies in circulation, and an experienced animation team led by Passione, the adaptation has already attracted considerable attention.
The October 3 premiere will introduce anime viewers to Ume Mizunoe and the eccentric student council of Fujinari Academy. With its mix of romantic comedy, slice-of-life situations, unusual characters, and fast-moving humor, the series is positioned as a lighthearted addition to the Fall 2026 anime lineup.
For manga readers, the anime offers a chance to see the familiar characters brought to life through animation and voice acting. For newcomers, Episode 1 provides an easy starting point for discovering the world of Fujinari Academy.
“There Are Holes in the Student Council Too!” begins broadcasting on October 3, 2026, at 24:30 on TOKYO MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV, with streaming also beginning through selected services.
