SHAFT is producing the anime adaptation of Just Like Mona Lisa, the gender‑identity coming‑of‑age manga by Tsumuji Yoshimura. Staff and cast will be revealed at ANImagic on August 1.
A new promotional image has confirmed that SHAFT, the studio behind Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Sangatsu no Lion, and Monogatari, is producing the anime adaptation of Just Like Mona Lisa (Seibetsu “Mona Lisa” no Kimi e.), the acclaimed manga by Tsumuji Yoshimura.
The announcement was made by CyberAgent, marking the first official reveal of the project.
Table of Contents
- What Is the Just Like Mona Lisa Anime About
- Who Is Making the Just Like Mona Lisa Anime
- When Will the Just Like Mona Lisa Anime Reveal Its Staff and Cast
- When Did the Just Like Mona Lisa Manga Start and End
- What Is the Story of Hinase in Just Like Mona Lisa
What Is the Just Like Mona Lisa Anime About
Just Like Mona Lisa is a coming‑of‑age romance set in a world where people are born without a gender.
At age twelve, their bodies transform into the gender they desire most.
The story follows Hinase, who has lived happily without a defined gender for eighteen years. But everything changes when two classmates, the outgoing Ritsu and the introspective Shiori, confess their feelings on the same day.
Hinase never planned for romance. Now, with adulthood approaching, Hinase must confront:
- Identity
- Desire
- Emotional truth
- The pressure of choosing who to become
The series explores gender, self‑discovery, and the complexity of first love.
Who Is Making the Just Like Mona Lisa Anime
The adaptation is produced by SHAFT, known for:
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica
- Sangatsu no Lion
- Monogatari Series
The studio’s signature visual style and character‑driven storytelling make it a strong match for the manga’s introspective themes.
A promotional image released by CyberAgent confirms the project is in active production.
When Will the Just Like Mona Lisa Anime Reveal Its Staff and Cast
The anime will have a dedicated panel at ANImagic on:
- August 1, 2026
During the event, the production team will reveal:
- Full staff
- Main cast
- Additional visuals
- Possibly the first teaser
This will be the first major information drop since the announcement.
When Did the Just Like Mona Lisa Manga Start and End
The manga began serialization in:
- May 2018 on Gangan Online
It concluded in:
- December 2022
- With 10 total volumes
The series has been praised for its sensitive portrayal of gender identity and emotional nuance.
What Is the Story of Hinase in Just Like Mona Lisa
Hinase has lived without a defined gender for eighteen years, content with a quiet, balanced life.
But when both Ritsu and Shiori confess their love, Hinase is forced to confront feelings never explored before.
As adulthood approaches, Hinase must decide:
- Who to love
- Who to trust
- Who to become
The story blends romance, introspection, and social commentary, following Hinase’s journey toward self‑definition.
SHAFT official site
https://www.shaft-web.co.jpGangan Online
https://www.ganganonline.comANImagic event site
https://www.animagic.de