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First K-Pop Anime 'Girl Crush' Announced by TBS

11/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

TBS announced Midori Tayama's Girl Crush will be adapted into an anime, the first K-pop–centered series in Japan.
The series follows Tenka Momose and Erian Sato as they pursue dreams in South Korea.
Enishiya will produce the anime, with release date and cast details undisclosed.
The manga has sold over 900,000 copies, and Viz Media publishes the English edition.

History

Historical Context

The K-pop phenomenon in Japan gained momentum in 2012, with groups like Girls' Generation selling over 1.5 million albums. This surge followed the earlier Taiwanese pop wave, which had influenced Japanese media for over two decades. The adaptation of Midori Tayama's Girl Crush highlights the growing collaboration between Japanese and Korean entertainment industries, reshaping regional audience preferences and cultural exchanges.

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Story summary

TBS announced Midori Tayama's Girl Crush will be adapted into an anime, the first K-pop–centered series in Japan.
The series follows Tenka Momose and Erian Sato as they pursue dreams in South Korea.
Enishiya will produce the anime, with release date and cast details undisclosed.
The manga has sold over 900,000 copies, and Viz Media publishes the English edition.

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