A brand new Kaguya sama: Love Is War anime project has officially been announced, bringing fresh excitement for fans of the romantic comedy series. Titled Kaguya sama Love Is War: The Steps to Become an Adult, this new announcement comes with a beautifully illustrated visual featuring the beloved main characters. While this is not the highly anticipated fourth season, it marks the beginning of a new televised anime experience for the franchise.

The announcement was made on June 22, 2025, through the official Kaguya sama website and social media accounts. Along with the announcement, a teaser visual was released showing Kaguya Shinomiya, Miyuki Shirogane, Chika Fujiwara, Ai Hayasaka, Yuu Ishigami, and Miko Iino standing in front of a runway, with an airplane taking off in the background. The visual itself hints at a possible new journey, both emotional and geographical, with Kaguya appearing contemplative and Miyuki maintaining a calm demeanor. This imagery has sparked speculation that the new anime will follow the characters as they step into a new phase of their lives.

What makes this project unique is that it is not being marketed as the fourth season of the anime. Instead, The Steps to Become an Adult is described as a special television anime, which could mean a short series, a limited run, or an interconnected set of episodes meant to bridge a gap between arcs or explore character development in greater depth. This approach allows the creative team more flexibility in storytelling, especially as the manga has already concluded and offers multiple directions for adaptation.

The original Kaguya sama: Love Is War manga was created by Aka Akasaka and serialized across different Shueisha magazines from 2015 to 2022, collecting a total of 28 volumes. The anime adaptation by A 1 Pictures gained massive popularity with its clever mix of comedy, romance, and emotional depth. The third season of the anime aired in 2022, followed by a movie titled The First Kiss That Never Ends, which continued the story in an emotional and dramatic fashion.

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The voice cast from previous seasons is expected to return, although no official confirmation has been made yet. Aoi Koga voiced Kaguya, with Makoto Furukawa as Miyuki, Konomi Kohara as Chika, Miyu Tomita as Miko, Yumiri Hanamori as Ai, and Ryota Suzuki as Yuu Ishigami. With such a familiar and talented cast, expectations for this new chapter are understandably high.

There is no release date yet, and the plot remains under wraps, but the fact that a new project is underway signals that the creators are not done exploring the emotional layers and comedic brilliance that made the show such a fan favorite. Whether this installment serves as a transition toward a fourth season or simply as a standalone exploration of the characters' next steps, fans can rest assured that more Kaguya sama content is on the horizon.

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