An anime adaptation of Just Like Mona Lisa (Original Title: Seibetsu “Mona Lisa” no Kimi e), the project previously unveiled under the codename “Project M,” has officially been announced, with the teaser visual released alongside the announcement. The upcoming series is set to portray the story’s sensitive emotions and vivid world through expressive new animation.
Animation production will be handled by SHAFT Inc., the acclaimed animation studio celebrating its 50th anniversary since its founding. Internationally renowned for its avant-garde visual expression and distinctive direction style, the studio has produced globally celebrated works such as Puella Magi Madoka Magica, the Monogatari Series, and March Comes In like a Lion. With its unique artistic sensibility, SHAFT is set to beautifully and delicately bring the world of the original masterpiece to life in animated form.
Just Like Mona Lisa has also confirmed its participation in AnimagiC, one of Europe’s largest anime, manga, and gaming conventions, held in Mannheim, Germany. A special panel stage is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, starting at 13:00 (CET/CEST), which will host the highly anticipated world premiere of the main voice cast and the very first trailer. Fans worldwide are encouraged to stay tuned for future updates.
Just Like Mona Lisa Synopsis
What if everyone were born genderless, who would you fall in love with?
The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of Just Like Mona Lisa by Tsumuji Yoshimura, a series that has surpassed a cumulative 1 million copies sold, is finally here.
Hinase, the main character who continues to live genderless.
Childhood friends Ritsu and Shiori, who have already chosen theirs.
What is “love”? What does it mean to have something you want to cherish above all else?
Their classmates and the adults around them struggle and hesitate alongside them, weaving the story together.
What choice will Hinase make?
A breathtaking triangle of first love and youth, now brought to life in beautiful animation by SHAFT, one of Japan’s leading animation studios.
Learn More about the anime via the links below:
- Official Website: https://monalisa-anime.com
- Official X: @anime_mona_lisa (https://x.com/anime_mona_lisa）
Source: Press Release
