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Yumeko as seen in the anime's key visual.

The adorable and unique romcom is coming this October (Image: Marvy Jack).

“Plus-sized Misadventures in Love!” anime premieres on 6 October on Crunchyroll

The main cast and staff of the anime have also been confirmed.

Another sweet romcom anime joins the ever growing roster of Crunchyroll this fall. It was confirmed that the Plus-sized Misadventures in Love! anime series will premiere on Crunchyroll globally on 6 October, 2025. Previously, the show confirmed its cast, staff, and other important details in an adorable trailer.

Plus-sized Misadventures in Love! anime details

Crunchyroll revealed that the series will premiere on their platform in October. Previously, it was announced that the main cast of the anime consists of:

  • Yumeko Kōda voiced by Aya Endō
  • Keisuke Yūki voiced by Takuya Kusakawa

Kazuomi Koga directs the anime at Marvy Jack. Aua Watatane is the script writer, while Atsuko Takahashi designs the characters. Takahashi is also the chief animation director alongside Kyoko Kametani and Izumi Yamanaka. Satoshi Hono and Karin Nakano are in charge of music composition. The show is based on Mamakari’s manga series of the same name. NTT Solmare publishes the series in English through the MangaPlaza website and describes the story as:

"This is my punishment - someone as hideous as me falling for someone as good-looking as you..." Yumeko had a mountain of complexes about herself. Then, a terrible accident befalls her. Though somehow saved from the brink of death, Yumeko wakes up a completely different person. "Is this...me...?! I'm SUPER cute!!" Those around her can't hide their surprise and wonderment at this 180-degree change... But, Yumeko's new hyper-positive attitude starts to change her surroundings, too. Worries and complexes can affect anyone, and Yumeko will chop right through those of her various supporting characters!! In love, work, friendship... And an attempted murder case?! This frenzied romantic comedy will leave you bubbling with energy!