Kawaii Ojisan Anime Locks Down Fall 2026 Premiere, Unveils Star-Studded Cast

Get ready for a significant wait, fans of wholesome humor! The anime adaptation of Tsutomu's delightful manga, Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. (Middle-Aged Man Loves Cute Things), has officially set its premiere for October 2026. Yes, that's two years away, but at least we have a concrete date along with the first promotional video and a fantastic main cast.

The series follows Mitsutaka Oji, a seemingly stoic businessman who secretly adores all things cute, especially his collection of Pugtaro merchandise. This endearing premise has resonated with many, making the manga a charming hit. Now, that secret life is coming to the screen, and the voice talent lineup is already promising.

Leading the cast is Kazuyuki Okitsu as Mitsutaka Oji. Okitsu is known for his versatile roles, from Jonathan Joestar in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure to Kenjiro Tsuda in The Fable, making him a perfect choice to balance Oji's stern exterior with his soft, kawaii-loving heart. Pugtaro, the adorable pug plushie at the center of Oji's obsession, will be voiced by Miyu Tomita, who previously charmed audiences as Miko Iino in Kaguya-sama: Love is War. Rounding out the announced cast are Fuuka Izumi as Bosskichi and Yurie Funato as Anne. The long lead time suggests a careful production, and we're eager to see how this charming story translates.