The manga I Think I Turned My Childhood Friend Into a Girl has officially announced its anime adaptation. Author Azusa Banjo shared the news via the series’ new official account, accompanied by a commemorative illustration she drew herself.
High school student Kenshirou Midou has always been passionate about cosmetics, but he’s kept this interest hidden from almost everyone. His childhood friend, Hiura Mihate, becomes his model when he gets permission to practice makeup.
The result is transformative: Hiura’s ordinary appearance changes dramatically, turning into someone petite and feminine. Through this experience, Kenshirou finds liberation in sharing his passion, and Hiura embraces the change, eventually adopting female clothing and attending school in a girls’ uniform.
Kenshirou then wonders: Did he unlock something new in Hiura, or simply reveal a side that was always there but never visible? This question forms the heart of their evolving relationship.
Themes and Source Material
The series explores themes of identity, personal expression, and the nuanced feelings between two people during self-discovery. It blends tenderness with everyday school-life humor, making deeper themes accessible and engaging.
Serialized since February 2020 on Comic Pool by Ichijinsha, the manga’s twelfth volume is scheduled for June 25. Author Azusa Banjo uses visual storytelling, as seen in the commemorative illustration, to emphasize character design as an emotional arc.
Production Status
Currently, no details are available about the animation studio, production team, or voice cast. These aspects are expected to be revealed as the project progresses.
The adaptation’s tone—whether it adopts lush, shoujo-inspired animation or a more grounded, slice-of-life style—will significantly influence its emotional resonance.
Potential and Reader Engagement
In a genre often filled with grand fantasies, this series stands out with its intimate, character-driven approach. It focuses on the potent magic of being seen and the liberating, sometimes challenging, cascade of self-discovery.
Do you think Kenshirou and Hiura’s story has the potential to stand out among anime of the genre? Or would you rather wait to see the first trailer before forming an opinion?
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