Summary
- Hojou Saito and Sakuramori Akane enter a forced marriage, leading to unexpected developments.
- Initial rivalry between the two evolves into a complex relationship filled with jealousy and protection.
- Talented cast and crew, including popular voice actors, contributing to the anime adaptation.
Enjoying a nice light novel every now and then is a great way to relax and unwind after a long day. One of these light novels that has become quite popular among readers is I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class, which is now being adapted into an anime, with the first episode releasing on January 3, 2025.
The series features Hojou Saito and Sakuramori Akane, who are known as archenemies in high school with a strong rivalry. However, despite their constant bickering and back-and-forth, Saito’s grandfather informs them that they must get married, otherwise Saito will lose the family business. Surprisingly, both Saito and Akane agree to the arrangement, leading to some interesting developments in their married life.
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Married Life Between Two Nemeses
Will These Two Be Able to Form a Bond?
From the manga series, Hojou Saito and Sakuramori Akane agree to marry one another, but are soon met with roadblocks and other classmates attempting to split them apart. The two are forced to live with each other, share a bed, share meals, and much more, but their relationship makes it tough to do so. However, despite their initial hatred towards each other, the two must work together to form a bond and keep their marriage a secret from classmates, leading to some changes in their relationship.
From the new trailer shared for I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class, fans will notice a change in Sakuramori Akane’s perspective towards Hojou Saito. Her initial hatred and threats towards Hojou Saito quickly alternates to jealousy, as she sees Saito talking to other girls in their class. In particular, Akane must battle for Saito’s attention from his cousin, Shisei Hojou, as well as Himari Ishikura, who eventually becomes close friends with the two. Another classmate appears as well, Maho, who is a junior and attempts to win over Saito’s affection too. Needless to say, Akane will have a lot of competition coming her way.
However, it is to Akane’s surprise that she becomes jealous of those around Saito. She never expected to want to win him over, despite their arranged marriage. Akane’s cold exterior soon changes as she gets to know Saito better, and even expresses her jealousy towards Saito by stating that he shouldn’t be getting close to other girls when he’s already married. Saito shows a change in demeanor as well, wishing to protect his wife and support her when she’s feeling down. The anime will certainly be a rollercoaster of emotions, as the two develop an unlikely bond and love story.
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Cast & Crew For I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class\
An Impressive Cast and Crew At The Helm
Not only is the story for the new I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class anime an exciting aspect to look forward to, the series also boasts a talented cast and crew. At the front, Hiroyuki Oshima will serve as the director, known for popular titles such as Space Patrol Luluco and Teasing Master Takagi-san. Along with this, fans will see the following crew members lending their talents to the series:
- Tatsuya Takahashi on series composition
- Nanako Tatsu on character design
- Arisa Okehazama on music
The series is being created in-house at Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ, known for titles such as Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon, The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist, and more. Fans will also get a taste of the opening theme, “Koibito ijou suki miman” (“More than a lover, less than a crush”) performed by the Japanese idol group, =LOVE:. As for the cast, the series will feature well-known and up-and-coming voices, including:
I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class Cast
- Hojou Saito voiced by Shogo Sakata
- Sakuramori Akane voiced by Hinaki Yano
- Ishikura Himari voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro
- Hojou Shisei voiced by Nene Hieda
- Hojou Tenryu voiced by Hochu Otsuka
- Sakuramori Chiyo voiced by Fumi Hirano
- Sakuramori Maho voiced by Kaori Maeda
The cast has been featured in popular titles such as Chainsaw Man, Selection Project, Hi Score Girl, Naruto, and many more. The series will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll, with a release in early January, making the wait only a few more weeks before fans can experience the blossoming relationship between Hojou Saito and Sakuramori Akane.
I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class is set to begin streaming on January 3, 2025, on Crunchyroll.