For viewers of the Childhood Friends anime, the latest release is a 14-track mini-album, released digitally on August 14, 2026. CyberAgent has entrusted these songs to the voices of the four heroines. Three lyric videos, each focused on a verse, accompany the release. Crunchyroll’s official announcement, published on August 17, also confirms the musical event scheduled for August 23 in Tokyo. Check out the latest anime news to follow the series’ next developments.
Key takeaways
- CyberAgent digitally released the mini-album for You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! on August 14, 2026.
- The mini-album contains 14 tracks, including group versions, solos, duets and instrumentals.
- Three lyric videos for a verse were published on CyberAgent’s official anime channel over three consecutive days.
- OSALOVE FES is scheduled for August 23, 2026, at GARDEN Shinkiba FACTORY in Tokyo.
The mini-album follows the anime’s 12-episode run
The dates establish the sequence: CyberAgent released the mini-album on August 14, 2026, and Crunchyroll published its announcement on August 17. The latter is the date of the announcement, not a new anime broadcast or a game release.
The anime aired in Japan over 12 episodes, from January 6 to March 24, 2026. It adapts Shinya Misu’s romantic manga and follows Yonosuke Sakai, a high school student passionate about romantic comedies who no longer really believes in love despite his two childhood friends, Shio and Akari.
The album arrives after the Japanese broadcast. It extends the series musically and gives its characters a fresh spotlight, without announcing a second season, sequel or new adaptation.
Four heroines share songs, solos and duets
The album is organized around three main songs: “Soutaisei Koibana Riron,” “Aimai∞ Loop” and “Honey coming time.” Each is available in group, individual and duet versions, while three instrumental versions complete the release.
Rin Kusumi performs Shio Minamo, Yu Serizawa voices Akari Hiodoshi, Sae Hiratsuka plays Runa Tsukimi and Yuki Yamamoto portrays Haru Hinata. The program pairs Shio and Akari in one duet and Runa and Haru in another. The solo versions let listeners hear each performance separately.
That structure does more than pad out the tracklist. It gives the four heroines distinct vocal identities and lets fans approach the release through a group song, a duet, an individual version or an instrumental track. The format remains short, but the spotlight moves between the characters.
Three lyric videos put the songs on screen
CyberAgent published three official lyric videos on its anime YouTube channel. Each uses a verse, with the videos released over three consecutive days. The featured songs are the mini-album’s three main tracks.
The format fits a release aimed at fans of the series: the lyrics and performances take center stage. These videos do not replace a new episode, but they continue the characters’ atmosphere through content directly tied to the songs.
official Crunchyroll publication confirms that the videos were uploaded, although it does not specify how long they will remain available. official mini-album artwork accompanies the news and shows the four heroines gathered around the musical release.
OSALOVE FES is set for August 23 in Tokyo
The songs are scheduled to be performed at OSALOVE FES on August 23, 2026, at GARDEN Shinkiba FACTORY in Tokyo. The four actresses are expected to join the opening song, “I LOVE YOU ♡.”
Takehiro Urao, the voice of Yonosuke Sakai, will also take part. The announced program includes a talk show and a live voice drama reading, extending the musical release with cast discussion and a narrative performance.
For fans outside Japan, the announcement confirms no online broadcast, access terms or international offering. The firm information is the Japanese event on August 23; that date does not guarantee that the content will be available everywhere.
What changes in the series’ musical identity
The series already has a clear musical reference in its opening theme, “I LOVE YOU ♡.” The mini-album takes another route. An opening theme establishes a shared identity, while these 14 tracks divide the space among the four heroines, their duets and their individual performances. The useful comparison is with the opening song’s function, not with an earlier season that has not been announced. The album turns one collective signature into several vocal perspectives: it is an effective way to extend a choral romance without inventing a new episode.
The appeal is immediate but specific. Fans who want to reconnect with the heroines get new musical content after the 12 Japanese episodes, and listeners who favor one voice or duet can select that version. No price, specific music service or sales territory is indicated, however, so commercial value cannot be assessed precisely. The focus is listening and the August 23 stage event, not a new game release or platform update.
Platforms and price have not been announced
CyberAgent says the digital release is available through various music services. The announcement does not name those services and provides no price, edition or purchase terms. A precise purchasing recommendation is therefore not possible.
Crunchyroll says it streams the anime for members in Europe, North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and the CIS region. That information concerns the animated series and does not confirm that the mini-album is available on the same platform.
Anime streaming and music distribution use separate channels. our gaming and pop culture articles offers a useful place to follow verified announcements. What is confirmed is a musical release dedicated to the characters, with no announced price and no confirmed new season.
Two details are still unresolved
- Will the three lyric videos remain available after their three-day release? The announcement confirms their publication, but not how long they will stay accessible.
- Will OSALOVE FES lead to another announcement for the series? The event includes a talk show and a voice drama reading, but no sequel or additional season has been confirmed.
Both questions concern access to the content and the continuation of the universe, without turning a musical announcement into a broader promise.
Frequently asked questions
When was the mini-album released?
CyberAgent released it digitally on August 14, 2026, through various music services.
Which music services can you use to listen to it?
The announcement mentions various music services without specifying the platforms, territories or price.
Are the lyric videos official?
Yes. Three lyric videos for a verse were published on CyberAgent’s official anime channel over three consecutive days.
What does OSALOVE FES include?
The event is scheduled for August 23, 2026, in Tokyo, with the songs, “I LOVE YOU ♡,” a talk show and a voice drama reading.
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Verified sources
These links can be used to verify the key information featured in this article.
- crunchyroll.com: Crunchyroll News, published on 2026-08-17, confirms the mini-album’s digital release on 2026-08-14, its 14 tracks, the three lyric videos and OSALOVE FES announced for 2026-08-23.
- a.storyblok.com: official visual asset provided for the mini-album cover; its publication date is not indicated in the verified file.
