I’m Back, I’m Coming! Anime Announced for 2026 — Teaser PV, Cast, Story & Everything We Know

The 2026 anime lineup just got a surprise rom-com hit, and it’s already buzzing among slice-of-life fans.

I'm Back, I'm Coming!, based on the popular original comic by Watomura-sensei, has officially been confirmed for a TV anime adaptation airing in 2026, with its first teaser PV now released. Featuring a quirky setup, an unexpected love triangle, and chaotic cohabitation comedy, this series is shaping up to be a sleeper hit of the year.

What Is I’m Back, I’m Coming! About?

At its heart, I’m Back, I’m Coming! is a romantic comedy built on awkward proximity, secret obsessions, and one very broken wall.

The Story Setup

• Rinko Nakama is a 24-year-old office worker

• She’s a closeted otaku, living alone and unwinding with anime and manga

• Every time she watches anime, her right-side neighbor violently kabedons the wall

Trying to resolve the issue peacefully, Rinko asks her calm and gentlemanly left-side neighbor, Satsuki, to help communicate through the wall.

But instead of a quiet resolution…

👉 The wall gets kicked open

👉 The culprit is Usada Haruma, the author of Rinko’s favorite manga

👉 And suddenly, all three are living together in a bizarre, wall-less apartment

What follows is a love triangle rom-com filled with misunderstandings, otaku humor, and chaotic domestic life.

Anime Genre and Tone

I’m Back, I’m Coming! blends:

• Romantic comedy

• Slice of life

• Otaku culture humor

• Unconventional cohabitation chaos

Think soft romance, situational comedy, and character-driven laughs, rather than over-the-top gags.

Voice Cast — Star Power Confirmed

The anime boasts a strong and familiar voice cast, instantly raising expectations:

• Rinko Nakama — Kana Hanazawa

• Satsuki Kyouto — Kaito Ishikawa

• Haruma Usada — Haruki Ishitani

Kana Hanazawa’s casting alone signals that this series is aiming for emotional charm with comedic timing, not just surface-level fluff.

Production Staff and Studio

• Original Work: Watomura (Comic Seymour)

• Director & Series Composition: Itsuki Imazaki

• Script: Itsuki Imazaki, Makoto Takada

• Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Shunsuke Kikuchi

• Animation Studio: Tatsunoko Productions

With Tatsunoko Productions handling animation, expectations are high for clean character acting and expressive comedy, especially in dialogue-heavy scenes.

Teaser PV: What It Reveals

The teaser PV focuses on:

• The chaotic living situation

• Rinko’s double life as an office worker and hardcore otaku

• The absurd wall-breaking incident

• Early hints of romantic tension

Rather than spoiling the story, the teaser leans into vibes and character chemistry, which is exactly what rom-com anime fans want at this stage.

Why I’m Back, I’m Coming! Could Be a 2026 Breakout Anime

This anime stands out because:

• It uses a fresh twist on shared-living tropes

• It blends romance and otaku culture naturally

• It avoids fantasy gimmicks in favor of relatable chaos

• It features industry-trusted voice actors and studio

In a season crowded with action-heavy titles, this series could become the comfort rom-com of 2026.

When Does I’m Back, I’m Coming! Release?

• Broadcast Year: 2026

• Exact Date: To be announced

• Format: TV anime

• Teaser PV: Released

More details, including episode count and streaming platforms, are expected closer to broadcast.

I’m Back, I’m Coming! looks poised to deliver lighthearted romance with genuine character charm, driven by awkward living situations and emotional honesty. If you enjoy rom-com anime where humor comes from people, not gimmicks, this one deserves a spot on your 2026 watchlist.

This is less about epic drama — and more about love, laughter, and the chaos that happens when walls come down.