Just Like Mona Lisa Anime Teaser Premieres at AnimagiC

The anime adaptation of the manga Just Like Mona Lisa unveiled its first teaser trailer, main staff, and cast during a panel at the German convention AnimagiC in Mannheim. The project, previously known by the codename Project M, was announced internationally before Japan as part of CyberAgent’s strategy to leverage strong overseas support for the concluded series. Studio SHAFT produced the adaptation, with CEO Mitsutoshi Kubota noting that the studio selected the title due to its unique use of color to express character emotions.

Manga author Tsumuji Yoshimura attended the event, expressing relief at the enthusiastic reception from fans who raised their hands when asked if they knew the work. He described the story as a romantic comedy featuring a genderless main character named Hinase, designed to explore love regardless of gender. The production team highlighted the challenge of translating the manga’s distinctive turquoise accents into animation while maintaining the quiet interiority of the narrative.