The television anime of The Salty Koharu Has a Soft Spot for Me has a firm October 6 broadcast date on AT-X, with later airings on other networks and same-night streaming in Japan. The adaptation is directed by Fumihiro Yoshimura at Tezuka Productions.
The television anime of The Salty Koharu Has a Soft Spot for Me moved from a broad October 2026 premiere window to a fixed schedule. AT-X airs the first episode on October 6 at 8:30 p.m., with later broadcasts on Tokyo MX, BS-TBS, WOWOW, CBC, and MBS. Streaming in Japan begins the same night at 10:30 p.m. through d Anime Store and U-NEXT.
The adaptation is directed by Fumihiro Yoshimura at Tezuka Productions. Hiiro Ishibashi and Miku Ito voice the leads. Earlier coverage confirmed Miyu Tomita and Chiaki Kobayashi among six added cast members. The project adapts the light novel series by Kazami Sawatari with illustrations by Achiki (spelled Aitiki in earlier coverage).
The theme songs arrived with the schedule. Masayoshi Oishi performs the opening theme "Sugar Salt." HoneyWorks feat. Hoshikawa Sara performs the ending theme "Hatsukoi Reply."
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Sep 18
The television anime of Kazami Sawatari and illustrator Achiki's light novel series The Salty Koharu Has a Soft Spot for Me will debut on AT-X on October 6 at 8:30 p.m., with later airings on Tokyo MX, BS-TBS, WOWOW, CBC, and MBS. Masayoshi Oishi performs the opening theme "Sugar Salt"; HoneyWorks feat. Hoshikawa Sara performs the ending theme "Hatsukoi Reply." Tezuka Productions animates, with Fumihiro Yoshimura directing and Hiiro Ishibashi and Miku Ito in the lead roles.
Jun 27
The anime adaptation of Kazami Sawatari and Aitiki's light novel series The Salty Koharu Has a Soft Spot for Me will premiere in October 2026. A promotional video and key visual were released, along with six new cast members including Miyu Tomita and Chiaki Kobayashi. The series is directed by Fumihiro Yoshimura at Tezuka Productions.