The upcoming television anime adaptation of Aki Irie's Go with the Clouds, North-by-Northwest (Hokuhokusei ni Kumo to Ike) has unveiled its first promotional video and key visual, confirming a 2027 premiere window. The series is set to air on TBS in Japan, with Netflix securing exclusive rights for worldwide streaming.
Leading the cast is Tomohiro Ono, who will voice the protagonist Kei Miyama. The production features a notable staff lineup, with Takashi Sano serving as chief director and handling series composition, while Yousuke Kubo takes on the role of director. Character designs are being handled by Chikashi Kubota, known for his work on One Punch Man, with animation production provided by studio Qzil.la.
This adaptation brings Irie's supernatural drama to the screen following the manga's long-running serialization, which concluded in February 2025 after moving from Harta to Aokishi magazine. With over 1.6 million copies in print, the series has maintained a steady following since its 2016 debut.
Why it matters: The combination of a 2027 release date and the involvement of high-profile staff like Kubota suggests a significant production timeline for the studio. While the core team is now public, it remains to be seen how the series will balance the manga's atmospheric, Iceland-set narrative across its upcoming broadcast run.
