The fashion-focused manga Bless is officially getting a television anime adaptation. Production company Aniplex opened an official website on March 6, 2026, announcing that the series will premiere in 2027 . The adaptation will be produced by renowned studio A-1 Pictures, known for hits like Solo Leveling and Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.
Staff and Production Team
The creative team behind the Bless anime brings together experienced talent from recent successful series. Shลtarล Kitamura, who directed Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!, takes on the role of chief director . He is joined by assistant director Takayuki Kikuchi, who has worked on episodes for Solo Leveling and Kaguya-sama: Love Is War .
Fukurou Kamiza, known for Non Non Biyori Nonstop, handles series composition and scripts . Honoka Yokoyama, who served as assistant character designer and chief animation director for Oshi no Ko, takes on character design and serves as one of the chief animation directors . She is joined by fellow chief animation directors Tetsuya Kawakami (86) and Reina Iwasaki (Kaguya-sama: Love Is War) .
The music will be composed by Ryo Yoshimata, whose previous work includes Somali and the Forest Spirit and After the Rain . A-1 Pictures leads the animation production with a substantial in-house team .
Source Material and Story Overview
Bless is a manga by Yukino Sonoyama. It began serialization in Kodansha’s Shonen Magazine Edge in January 2022. After that magazine ceased publication in October 2023, the series moved to Monthly Shonen Sirius, where it continues to run . Seven compiled volumes have been released in Japan as of May 2025, with the eighth volume scheduled for release on March 9, 2026 . The manga has over 1.25 million copies in circulation .
The story follows two high school students with dreams tied to the fashion industry. Aia Udagawa is a former model who secretly wants to become a makeup artist but abandoned that dream due to fear of rejection. Jun Sumisaki is a tall, quiet girl who hides her freckled face behind her hair because she lacks confidence in her appearance .
Their paths cross when they are paired together for their school’s Aoi Festival artist contest. Jun must walk the runway as a model, and Aia is selected as her stylist. Jun proposes that Aia take full creative control over her look, and she promises to walk with the confidence her mother once taught her . Through this partnership, both begin to challenge their insecurities and confront the harsh realities of the beauty and modeling industries.
The series explores themes of self-identity, societal beauty standards, and the courage required to pursue creative passions in a competitive environment.
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Promotional Materials and What to Expect
Alongside the announcement, a teaser promotional video and official website launched, featuring key visuals and the complete staff list . The teaser offers a first look at the series’ visual style, showcasing Aia’s detailed makeup work . The production team includes specialists like hair and makeup supervisor Katsuyoshi Kojima and dedicated costume and prop designers, suggesting a focus on accurately portraying the fashion world’s details .
The involvement of director Kitamura and much of the A-1 Pictures team following their work on Makeine indicates a commitment to quality character animation and emotional storytelling. With its 2027 premiere date, production is currently underway, and more information about the voice cast and specific broadcast details is expected in the coming months.
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