The “Alien Alien” music video launches the musical project for Are You a Jirai Girl, Chihara-san. It puts Mai Chihara in the spotlight a few months before the anime’s Japanese broadcast, scheduled for January 2027.
“Alien Alien” is a cover of NayutalieN’s song, with Mai Chihara voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro. The music video and digital single were released on July 25, 2026, ahead of an international announcement published on July 27.
This release is not an early launch for the series. It is, above all, a first musical glimpse of the character. Also check out the latest gaming and culture news, as well as our news selection.
Mai Chihara takes center stage
The music video presents Mai Chihara in a self-contained musical staging, with her jirai-kei visual codes at the forefront. It does not attempt to tell the series’ entire romance or reveal how its story unfolds.
That choice gives the character a sonic identity before the anime begins. Viewers can discover the video without knowing the manga, and the song remains available through the official YouTube release.
A voice and an image before the anime
Introducing Mai Chihara through a music video before the anime airs places the character at the center of the promotion. NayutalieN’s “Alien Alien” offers a recognizable musical touchstone, while the self-contained staging lets viewers meet the character without knowing the manga.
Character songs are often revealed after an anime launches. Here, Chihara-san brings Mai’s voice and image forward earlier. That makes the project easier to approach musically, but it does not yet allow an assessment of the series’ animation or writing.
For French-speaking viewers, the music video already provides access to the project’s musical and visual atmosphere. However, no French or international platform has been confirmed for the anime. The video introduces the character, but it does not guarantee future availability.
The anime is scheduled for January 2027 in Japan
Are You a Jirai Girl, Chihara-san is scheduled to air in Japan in January 2027, in MBS/TBS’s Super Animeism TURBO slot. No French platform, international simulcast, or dub has been confirmed.
SynergySP is producing the anime. Yasuaki Fujii is directing it, Keiichiro Ochi is handling series composition, and Majiro is designing the characters. This information concerns the upcoming adaptation; the music video cannot yet support an assessment of an entire season’s content.
To follow future announcements, Crunchyroll News’ article recaps the release of this first music video. You can also browse our culture and gaming articles.
Watch “Alien Alien” on YouTube
The official music video is available on YouTube through KING AMUSEMENT CREATIVE. It was published on July 25, 2026. Crunchyroll’s announcement confirms that it is the first music video associated with Mai Chihara.
The video offers a first entry point into Chihara-san’s musical world while the anime remains scheduled for January 2027. It does not confirm availability on a French platform.
Announcements still to come
The music video establishes an identity, while several details remain unknown before the Japanese broadcast.
- Which platform will offer the anime outside Japan? This information will clarify French viewers’ legal access to the series.
- Will the music project receive more videos or original songs? That will show whether “Alien Alien” begins a regular series of releases.
- What will the anime’s ending theme be? The current music video is a cover and does not confirm the opening theme.
Frequently asked questions
When will the Are You a Jirai Girl, Chihara-san anime be released?
The Japanese broadcast has been announced for January 2027. No exact day has been confirmed.
Where can you watch the “Alien Alien” music video?
The music video is available on YouTube, through KING AMUSEMENT CREATIVE.
Who voices Mai Chihara in the music video?
Mai Chihara is voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro.
Does the music video announce a French release for the anime?
No. No French or international platform has been announced at this stage.
Do you need to know the manga to understand the video?
No. The music video presents Mai Chihara from a musical angle and can be watched independently of the story.
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Verified sources
These links make it possible to verify the key information used in this article.
- crunchyroll.com: Crunchyroll News, published on July 27, 2026: international announcement of the first “Alien Alien” music video from Mai Chihara’s music project.
