Uncle’s Obsession with Cute Things Anime Premieres October 4

The anime adaptation of Uncle’s Obsession with Cute Things is scheduled to premiere on October 4, 2026. The series follows Mitsutaka Oji, a 41-year-old sales manager who maintains a composed professional image while secretly harboring an intense passion for the Pugtarou mascot. This duality forms the basis of the workplace comedy as he navigates office dynamics and personal relationships.

The production is handled by studio LIDENFILMS under the direction of Tomoe Makino. Yuu Satou serves as the series composer, with character designs by Tomomi Kimura and music composed by Arisa Okehazama. The opening theme is performed by Yuusei Yagi, while Kaori Maeda sings the ending song.

Crunchyroll will stream the 12-episode series internationally. The voice cast features Kazuyuki Okitsu as the protagonist, alongside Takuya Eguchi, Yuuki Kaji, and Ayumu Murase. The show also includes animated segments featuring the Pugtarou mascot with its own distinct voice actors.