**Nao** is a 'Replica' who lives out daily life unobtrusively as a stand-in for **Sunao Aikawa**.
When Sunao doesn't want to go, Nao goes to school in her place; studying and exercising hard, too, is all to help the original, Sunao…
As Nao, who has behaved 'like Sunao' as a stand-in, encounters life, she comes to notice her own feeling of 'love' — a wistful yet fresh tale of a replica's love. Airing from April 2026.
📝 魅力・見どころ・特徴 ネタバレ控えめ
01A poignant premise: a stand-in replica falls in love
A replica living as a stand-in for the original falls in love — a poignant premise. The story of noticing one's own feelings strikes the heart.
02A deep theme questioning 'what am I?'
The identity story of Nao, who lives 'like someone else' as a stand-in, is the appeal. The theme of facing oneself through love runs deep.
03Fresh, delicate depictions of youth
The fresh, delicate depiction of youth, true to Dengeki Bunko, is the appeal. Nao's heart, swayed by the feeling of love, is drawn with care.
04The charm of a dual role: Nao and Sunao
Sumire Morohoshi plays both the replica Nao and the original Sunao. The difference in feelings between two with the same appearance is delicately expressed.
05Delicate acting by a skilled cast
Sumire Morohoshi as Nao/Sunao, Ryota Suzuki, Kaori Nazuka and more — skilled performers gather. They convey the wavering emotions with solid acting.
06Theme songs that color the story
OP 'Refrain' by Shiteibu and ED 'Awa' by asmi. Theme songs that perfectly fit the wistful yet fresh story.
07A talked-about work from Dengeki Bunko
The source is the talked-about coming-of-age romance novel by Harunadon, published under Dengeki Bunko. Looking forward to its unique premise and delicate story coming to life in anime.
08Pulled in within one episode, even unread
A poignant, strong hook — a stand-in replica notices love. Even unread, you'll be drawn into the story of Nao's delicate heart from episode 1.
💡 注目ポイント・展開予想 軽めネタバレ
The early arc will likely follow Nao, who has lived as a stand-in for the original Sunao, coming to notice her own feeling of 'love' through a chance encounter.
Nao, who has behaved 'like someone else,' facing her own heart and wavering should be drawn with delicacy.
Whether she, a replica, may fall in love — the course of a wistful yet fresh coming-of-age romance is expected to be a major highlight.
🧾 これまでのあらすじ ネタバレあり
Here is the premise: Nao is a 'Replica' who lives out daily life unobtrusively as a stand-in for the original, Sunao Aikawa.
When Sunao doesn't want to go, Nao goes to school in her place; studying and exercising hard is all to help the original, Sunao.
Within those stand-in days, Nao comes to notice her own feeling of 'love' — the anime is expected to begin as this wistful yet fresh tale of a replica's love.
✅ 観る・注目するおすすめポイント
Strongly recommended for fans of wistful yet fresh coming-of-age romance and delicate stories questioning 'what am I?'
You'll be moved by Nao, who has lived as a stand-in, finding herself through love. Do see this work whose unique premise shines.
👀 トリビア・驚きの小ネタ集
・The heroine Nao is a 'Replica' who lives as a stand-in for the original, Sunao Aikawa.
・The OP is by Shiteibu and the ED by asmi.
・The animation is by Voil.
💫 未回収の伏線 ネタバレあり
The wistful, delicate story hides intriguing mysteries:
● The secret of the replica Nao's existence and where it leads.
● The reason the original Sunao has Nao stand in for her.
● What lies beyond the feeling of 'love' Nao noticed.
● How the relationship between Nao and Sunao changes.
The further the story goes, the more the process of Nao finding 'herself' comes into view.
💌 次シーズンで絶対バズる名セリフ予想
● "Even a replica like me — is it okay to fall in love?"
— Nao, noticing her feelings.
● "Not 'like Sunao,' but as myself."
— Nao, facing her own self.
*Predictions based on the work's direction and source.