Sometimes the girl everyone considers cold and unapproachable at school simply doesn’t know how to start a conversation without blushing. The anime adaptation of the light novels The Salty Koharu Has a Soft Spot for Me (Shiotaiou no Satou-san ga Ore ni Dake Amai) has released its official trailer and promotional image, announcing its TV premiere will be on October 6th.

The new video preview offers a glimpse of the soundtrack accompanying this misunderstood love story. Popular singer Masayoshi Oishi will perform the opening theme titled “Sugar Salt,” while the renowned group HoneyWorks, in collaboration with Hoshikawa Sara, will handle the ending theme with the song “Hatsukoi Reply.”

For the voice cast, the main couple is played by Hiiro Ishibashi as Sota Oshio and Miku Ito as the reserved Koharu Sato. The supporting cast includes Miyu Tomita as Rinka Sudo, Chiaki Kobayashi as Ren Misono, Yoshino Aoyama as Shizuku Misono, Hisako Kanemoto as Mayo Nezu, Yasunori Matsumoto as Seizaemon Oshio, and Yuki Wakai as Madoka Murasaki.

Animation is handled by Tezuka Productions under the general direction of Fumihiro Yoshimura. Script supervision and writing are by Takashi Aoshima, known for romantic comedies like The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You and Himouto! Umaruchan. Additionally, Daisuke Okushima is in charge of character design, and Shun Narita composes the music.

About The Salty Koharu Has a Soft Spot for Me

Created by author Kazami Sawatari and illustrator Achiki, the light novel series began publication in Shogakukan’s Gagaga Bunko label in 2019. The work also has a manga version illustrated by Kaya Tetsuyama, published since May 2020 on the digital platforms Manga ONE and Ura Sunday.

The story follows Sota Oshio, a student working at a café, who accidentally discovers the true side of Koharu Sato. Although everyone at school calls her “Cold Sato-san” due to her distant attitude, Sota notices she is actually extremely shy and awkward at socializing. From that moment, the two gradually get closer in a story where mutual affection develops amid misunderstandings and tender moments.

What do you think of this sweet romantic comedy about a misunderstood girl due to her shyness?