The anime adaptation of Haruomi Tomotsuka's Dara-san of Reiwa premiered on July 2, 2026, with a full cast and ending song revealed before launch. Early reception from Anime Feminist praises the show's naturalistic nudity but criticizes its comedy for undercutting the female lead.
The television anime adaptation of Haruomi Tomotsuka's Dara-san of Reiwa manga premiered on July 2, 2026. Ahead of the premiere, the production revealed a second trailer, additional cast members, and the ending theme song. The ending song is "Hinatabocchi" by REIRIE. Newly announced cast members include Aoi Koga, Tomokazu Sugita, Mai Aizawa, Saori Hayami, and Hōchū Ōtsuka.
Anime Feminist reviewed the first episode after its premiere. The review praised the show's matter-of-fact depiction of naturalistic nudity, calling it a rare instance of non-fan-service nudity in anime. However, the review criticized the comedy, arguing that the humor undermines the female lead's tragic backstory and leans on tired gender presentation jokes. The review found the nudity refreshing but the comedy not.
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Jul 4
Anime Feminist reviews the first episode of Dara-san of Reiwa, praising its matter-of-fact depiction of naturalistic nudity but criticizing the comedy that undercuts the female lead's tragic backstory and leans on tired gender presentation jokes.
Jun 7
The television anime adaptation of Haruomi Tomotsuka's Dara-san of Reiwa manga has revealed a second trailer, additional cast members, and a July 2 premiere date. The trailer previews the ending theme song "Hinatabocchi" by REIRIE. Newly announced cast include Aoi Koga, Tomokazu Sugita, Mai Aizawa, Saori Hayami, and Hōchū Ōtsuka.