Anime

November 2, 2025

Discover the Theme Song in Next Shine Anime Trailer

Unveiling the Next Chapter: “There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless… ~Next Shine~”

The anticipation is building for fans of the beloved romantic comedy series, as the sequel to the hit anime “There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless…” is set to debut. The upcoming installment, titled “There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless… ~Next Shine~,” has just released its full trailer, giving viewers a sneak peek into the exciting new developments.

The trailer, which premiered on Sunday, showcases the main theme song “Dear My Special Precious Marvelous Sweet Darlings,” performed by the talented cast unit Quintet. This song sets the tone for the sequel, which promises to continue the heartwarming and humorous journey of its characters.

The sequel will be a limited theatrical release in Japan, running from November 21 to December 5. Following its theatrical run, the series will also air on television as a five-episode show, picking up where the previous season left off after the 12th and final episode.

The story continues to follow Renako Amaori, a former shy and socially awkward girl who reinvented herself for high school. Her newfound confidence landed her in the popular crowd, but her life took an unexpected turn when two of the group’s brightest stars confessed their feelings for her. Mai Oduka, the school’s ultimate prince, and Ajisai Sena, the beloved angel of the campus, both declared their love for Renako, leaving her in a predicament she never imagined.

As Renako struggles to navigate her newfound popularity and the complexities of love, she finds herself helping her friend Kaho with a cosplay event. This event becomes a catalyst for Renako to explore her own feelings and desires, leading her to question what she truly wants and whether she can embrace the idea of love.

The original anime, which premiered in July, was a global hit, streamed by REMOW. The studio describes the sequel as a continuation of Renako’s journey, delving deeper into her personal growth and romantic entanglements.

The anime features a talented cast and crew, including Natsumi Uchinuma, who directed the series at Studio Mother. Naruhisa Arakawa supervised the scripts, and kojikoji designed the characters. The animation directors included Misaki Kaneko, Haruki Moriya, Takashi Shiokawa, Kino Tokino, and Keinosuke Ami, while Yoshiaki Fujisawa composed the music.

The opening theme song “Muri Muri Evolution” is performed by Akari Nanawo, and the ending theme song “Mayocchauwa” is by Philosophy no Dance.

The light novel series, “Watashi ga Koibito ni Nareru Wake Naijan, Muri Muri! Muri Janakatta!?” or “WATANARE,” was published by Teren Mikami under Shueisha’s Dash X Bunko label. The manga adaptation, illustrated by Eku Takushima, launched in Shueisha’s Dash X Comic section of the Nico Nico Seiga website.

The upcoming sequel is sure to captivate fans with its blend of humor, romance, and self-discovery. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new chapter in the series.