Yoi Takiguchi (left) and Kohaku Ichimura (right) in In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (2026)
Shojo Anime · Winter 2026
Yoi Takiguchi is the breakout character of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk — the most-talked-about romance anime of 2026. Here's everything you need to know.
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Yoi Takiguchi (left) and Kohaku Ichimura (right) in In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (2026)
Character Overview
Yoi Takiguchi is a first-year high school student with a tall frame, a deep voice, and a naturally masculine aura that has earned her the nickname "Prince" among her classmates. Despite being a girl, she is constantly admired — and occasionally pursued — by female students who see her as a cool, handsome figure.
What makes Yoi special is the gap between how others perceive her and who she truly is inside: an anxious, self-conscious teenager who has quietly given up on being seen as feminine. Everything changes when she meets Kohaku Ichimura, the only person who looks past her image and sees the real Yoi.
The Anime
"Two students called 'Prince' by their classmates — one a girl mistaken for a boy, one a wealthy and charming boy — slowly discover each other's hidden selves. A shojo romance about identity, vulnerability, and what it means to truly be seen."
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (Japanese: うるわしの宵の月 / Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki) is based on the manga by Mika Yamamori, serialized in Dessert magazine since July 2020. The anime adaptation premiered on January 11, 2026 on TBS (Japan) and is streaming globally on Crunchyroll.
Produced by East Fish Studio, the series has earned a rare 4.8 out of 5 stars on Crunchyroll from over 13,500 ratings — placing it among the highest-rated anime of the 2026 winter season. Fans praise its emotionally honest portrayal of first love and the nuanced dynamic between Yoi and Kohaku.
Episode Guide
The anime is confirmed for 12 episodes total. New episodes air every Saturday on TBS (Japan) and become available on Crunchyroll shortly after.
| # | Title | Air Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince and Prince | Jan 11, 2026 | Available |
| 2 | The Evening Downpour and the Cat | Jan 18, 2026 | Available |
| 3 | Unawareness | Jan 25, 2026 | Available |
| 4 | Temperature of Love | Feb 1, 2026 | Available |
| 5 | The Side of Me I Don't Know | Feb 8, 2026 | Available |
| 6 | I'm Just Jealous Is All. | Feb 15, 2026 | Available |
| 7 | You on the Night of the Festival | Feb 22, 2026 | Available |
| 8 | Earring | Mar 1, 2026 | Latest |
| 9 | TBA | Mar 8, 2026 | Upcoming |
| 10–12 | TBA | Mar–Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
Streaming
The anime is available with both subtitles and English dub. The English dub launched on January 25, 2026.
Official Trailer
The official trailer for In the Clear Moonlit Dusk gives you a feel for the animation style, the chemistry between Yoi and Kohaku, and the opening theme by Unison Square Garden.
Source Material
The original manga by Mika Yamamori has been running in Dessert magazine since July 2020 and currently has 10 collected volumes in Japanese. English volumes 1–8 are published by Kodansha USA.
Many fans who discovered the series through the anime are now reading ahead in the manga. Chapter 41 and beyond cover the Kobe trip arc and the deepening of Yoi and Kohaku's relationship — events that the anime is building toward in its second half.
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