The highly anticipated television anime of Hei’s popular manga, “Kamiina Botan, Yoeru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana” (roughly translated as “Kamiina Botan, A Drunken Form is a Lily Flower”), has officially set its premiere for April 2026.
The announcement, which came on September 15, 2025, also unveiled the first character visual and lead voice actor. Sayumi Suzushiro has been cast in the titular role of Kamiina Botan.
Currently serialized in Akita Shoten’s “Champion Cross,” the story follows Botan, a university freshman living in a dorm who discovers the captivating world of alcoholic beverages. When she drinks, her inhibitions lower, leading to bold and heart-pounding interactions with those around her.
To celebrate the reveal, a new character promo video featuring Botan was released. Fans can also look forward to a stage event at the “ABEMA Anime Festival” on Saturday, September 20th, where Suzushiro will appear alongside the yet-to-be-announced voice actor for the character Ibuki Tonami.
Sayumi Suzushiro Tapped to Voice Kamiina Botan
Sayumi Suzushiro, known for her roles as Akira Oono in “Hi Score Girl” and Nijika Ijichi in “Bocchi the Rock!”, will bring the main character to life.
In a heartfelt comment, Suzushiro expressed her excitement: “I’m Sayumi Suzushiro, and I will be playing the role of Kamiina Botan! When I first read the manga, I was instantly captivated by the atmosphere Hei-sensei creates. The expressions of a slightly drunk girl, the mood, the delicate emotional interplay, the unique fashion, the variety of drinks… it’s all irresistible.”
She added a personal connection to the character, “Botan isn’t a fan of carbonated drinks, and as it happens, neither am I… I felt a strange sympathy for this very specific shared trait during the audition, so I was incredibly happy to get the part!! I will pour my heart into this performance, and I hope everyone looks forward to it!!”
Weekly Character Reveals Coming Soon
The production team has announced a six-week schedule of consecutive character and cast announcements, building excitement for the series premiere. The reveals will take place every Friday at 9 PM, starting this week:
- September 19: Ibuki Tonami
- September 26: Kanade Gujo
- October 3: Akane Yusa
- October 10: Yaeka Hokuto
- October 17: Ching-Lan Chang
Production Staff Confirmed
The series will be helmed by a talented creative team:
- Original Work: Hei (Serialized in Akita Shoten’s “Champion Cross”)
- Director: Takashi Sakuma
- Assistant Director: Shuntaro Tozawa
- Character Design: Yoh Yoshinari
- Main Animators: Yusuke Matsuo, Miyachi
- Series Composition: Yoko Yonaiyama
- Music: Kana Hashiguchi
- Animation Production: soigne
Sources: AnimateTimes