At Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles, Infinite Inc. took fans behind the scenes of stories they know and love as well as provided an exclusive screening of the first episode of the new, dark yuri romance series, I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day. Infinite hosted their “Stories Made to Last: Infinite Presents Their Next Big Titles” panel on Thursday, July 2 with I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Producer Ena Hamabe.
Ena Hamabe commented on the premiere of the first episode of Infinite’s next big title, expressing her excitement. She discusses her initial thoughts on the project, saying,
“When I first saw the art online, the cute animation and dark fantasy themes drew me in. I wanted to see those two elements come together.”
The audience reacted with loud applause after experiencing the world premiere of Episode 1. Ena Hamabe commented that the crowd at Anime Expo are “fired up” for their favorite pieces of media and expressed gratitude for the warm reception of this first episode. She mentions that this is an enjoyable series for everyone, even for viewers who may not be familiar with the yuri genre.
Attendees were treated to another special sneak peek, as seen for the first time at Anime Expo. They were given a behind-the-scenes look at the storyboard drawings of the promotional video for I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day. Ena Hamabe explained that delicate work went into the project, and everyone involved spent a lot of time perfecting those details.
Additionally, a promotional video for the ending was revealed, along with the artist and song title. The ending theme is “Eternal” by sajou no hana.
Infinite Inc. announced three new projects in the works:
Now That We Draw
Within the Villainess
The Final Boss Prince is Somehow Obsessed with the Chubby Villainess: Reincarnated Me
An interactive game of rock paper scissors between the audience and Ena Hamabe closed out the panel. One lucky winner received a signed shikishi.
I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day starts streaming on Crunchyroll on July 7, 2026. Key visuals featuring scenes from the premiere of the first episode were released during Anime Expo, offering a dark and stunning look at what audiences are excited to see.
I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Synopsis:
Death lurks behind a mysterious school where children train to become magical weapons of war. Among them is Sheena, who wishes an end to the conflict. On one gruesome night, Sheena meets a strange girl covered in blood, with a smile on her face. The mysterious girl turns out to be a secret weapon—an immortal child soldier named Mimi. When the two become roommates, there is growing tension and attraction. How will the peace-loving Sheena live with someone who is rumored to be the ultimate secret weapon?
Source: Press Release
