"Tamon-kun, Which One Are You Now!?" is a mega-popular shoujo manga by Yuki Shiwasu-sensei.
Serialized in Hakusensha's "Hana to Yume," a trending work that surpassed 1.75 million copies in cumulative circulation.
Ranked 9th in "Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023" Women's Edition and 6th in "Next Manga Award 2023" Comics Division—the most attention-grabbing shoujo manga right now.
Protagonist Kinoshita Utage is a high schooler who stans Fukuhara Tamon-kun, the center of super-popular idol group "F/ACE."
One day, her housekeeping part-time job assignment turns out to be her oshi's house!
Moreover, Tamon-kun, a perfect sexy & wild idol on stage, has a true nature of being a gloomy introvert with zero self-esteem...!?
As an "intense on-off × oshi-katsu romantic comedy," a must-relate work for everyone who has an oshi 💖
① Heroine Utage Whose Love for Her Oshi Won't Stop
Protagonist Kinoshita Utage is a follower of the "Church of Tamon" who dedicates her life to her oshi.
Her room has a Tamon altar, with massive files of 2 years worth of clippings since debut and quote notebooks.
Her passion and vocabulary are comically hilarious—nothing but relatability for otaku 💕
② Tamon-kun's Full-On Gap Moe
A perfect sexy & wild idol on stage, but his off-camera true nature is a gloomy introvert with zero self-esteem.
This intense on-off gap is the ultimate moe.
Even his hidden side nicknamed "Jimehara-san" is adorable 🖤
③ All F/ACE Members Have Gaps
All F/ACE members have different public and private faces.
Prince character Ori is actually an irritable bossy type; healing-type leader Keito also has an unexpected true nature.
Pay attention to the true faces of these unique idols ✨
④ Perfect Balance of Gags and Serious Moments
Utage's runaway oshi activities are hilarious, yet her words encouraging Tamon-kun have heartfelt persuasive power.
Packed with classic shoujo manga charm that makes you laugh and cry while reading.
The pacing is also the best 😊
⑤ Anime Adaptation by J.C.STAFF × Luxurious Voice Cast
Animation production by J.C.STAFF, known for "A Certain Scientific Railgun" and more.
Luxurious voice cast gathered including Saori Hayami as Utage and Sho Hatano as Tamon.
F/ACE's songs are must-listen 🎵
① Changes in Utage and Tamon's Relationship
The two started as "oshi and fan."
However, Utage starts feeling fluttering not just for "Idol Tamon" but also for "Jimehara-san."
Pay attention to the moment it changes from fan to love 💓
② Outcome of the Center Competition
A center competition begins for F/ACE's new single release.
What's the result of the challenge set by Ori, who doesn't like Tamon being center...?
Conflict and friendship between members are depicted ⚔️
③ Ori's Complex Feelings
Tamon's rival Ori becomes conflicted upon learning Utage is Tamon's fan, not his.
A development where he says he wants her as his housekeeper too...?
Signs of a love triangle 💔
④ Tamon's Dream and Past
The origin of Tamon's dream to become an idol is revealed.
His relationship with older brother Taiki and the conflicts he carries are depicted.
Getting to the reason why his self-esteem is so low 🌟
⑤ F/ACE's Song Performances
In the anime, you can actually hear F/ACE's songs that couldn't be expressed in the original manga.
Starting with OP "Sweet Magic," plus classics like "F/ACE OFF" and "Eyes On You."
Looking forward to live scenes too 🎤
① Fateful Encounter Arc
High schooler Kinoshita Utage who stans Fukuhara Tamon-kun of super-popular idol group F/ACE.
Her housekeeping part-time job to earn oshi funds sends her to Tamon-kun's house of all places.
What she sees there is Tamon-kun's gloomy introvert self, the complete opposite of the perfect idol on stage 💦
② Secret Housekeeper Arc
At manager Fujita's request, Utage officially becomes Tamon's exclusive housekeeper.
Entrusted not just with housework, but mental support for low-self-esteem Tamon.
Days of full-force stanning begin with "Tamon-kun is god!!" "Please repeat after me" ✨
③ Encounter with Sakaguchi Ori Arc
Utage accidentally encounters F/ACE's prince character Ori.
Dropping idol goods leads her to discover Ori's true "Irritable Gorilla" nature.
Learning Utage is Tamon's fan, Ori starts burning with rivalry toward her 🔥
④ Center Competition Arc
At Ori's suggestion (who doesn't like Tamon being center), a center competition begins for the new single.
Ori declares if he wins, he'll make Utage his housekeeper.
Tamon and Utage's bond is tested ⚔️
⑤ Realizing Romantic Feelings Arc
Utage realizes she not only worships Idol Tamon but also has feelings of affection for Jimehara-san.
Feeling it's dangerous to stay by his side, she tries to quit as housekeeper.
However, learning the origin of Tamon's dream, her feelings grow even more 💕
⑥ Tamon's Brother Taiki Appears Arc
Tamon's older brother Taiki asks Utage to "become friends with Tamon."
Tamon's past and family relationships are revealed, showing why he has low self-esteem.
Utage comes to want to support Tamon even more 🌟
📺 TV Broadcast
Premiere: January 3, 2026 (Sat) 25:00~
Broadcasting Station: TOKYO MX, BS11
Starting as a Winter 2026 anime ✨
🌐 Streaming Services (Early Streaming Available!)
[Pre-TV, Fastest Streaming]
U-NEXT, Anime Houdai: January 1, 2026 (Wed) 0:00~
[Other Streaming Services]
Sequential streaming planned on various streaming services 📱
⏰ Advance Screening Information
Date: December 13, 2025 (Sat)
1st showing 11:00 start / 2nd showing 13:10 start
Venue: Shinjuku Piccadilly
Guests: Saori Hayami, Sho Hatano
Episodes 1 & 2 screening & cast talk 🎬
🎬 Theme Song Information
OP & ED: F/ACE "Sweet Magic"
In-story idol group F/ACE handles the theme song.
Single release scheduled for January 11, 2026 🎶