The anime world is buzzing, and Uncle's Obsession with Cute Things Anime's 2nd Trailer Reveals More Cast Members, Theme Song Artists has become the centre of attention. With fans across the globe debating every detail, this latest update is one that no otaku will want to miss.
Obsession (2026) — At a Glance
Baron "Bear" Bailey breaks a novelty charm to force his co-worker Nikki Freeman to love him, but the supernatural compulsion warps her mind into violent obsession, trapping him in a nightmare he cannot wish away.
Movie Details
- Runtime: 109 min
- Genre: Horror, Romance, Thriller
- Release Date: 15 May 2026
- Director: Curry Barker
- Writers: Curry Barker
- Cast: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson
- Box Office: $262,774,890
- Awards: 7 wins & 15 nominations total
Ratings
IMDb: 7.9/10 | Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | Metacritic: 77/100
The Story So Far
The official website for the television anime of Tsutomu's Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. (Older Men Like Cute Things) manga started streaming the anime's second promotional video, and disclosed four fresh cast members, and the theme track artists on Monday. The video previews the opening theme track "LIKE³" by Yūsei Yagi.
Kaori Maeda, who will also voice the part Rio Shigeoka, will perform the ending theme track "Tōtoi♡Kaiwai" (Precious Neighborhood). The anime will launch on Tokyo MX on October 4 at 10:00 p.m. and will air later that evening on BS Asahi and on YTV on October 5, and on AT-X on October 8. The anime will exclusively stream on the Japanese streaming service FOD in Japan.
Crunchyroll will stream the anime under the English title Uncle’s Obsession with Cute Things. Tomoe Makino (The Moon on a Rainy Night; Kotaro Lives Alone; Please Put Them On, Takamine-san!) is directing the anime at LIDEN captures. Yū Satō (Kotaro Lives Alone; Sorairo Utility; Please Put Them On, Takamine-san!) is in charge of series composition.
Tomomi Kimura (Kotaro Lives Alone) is designing the characters. Takamasa Nakakuki is the art filmmaker, while Akira Hashigami is the color key artist. Tomoya Hosaka is the filmmaker of photography, while Kiyomi Yamada is the editor.
Fumihiko Ōtera is the sound filmmaker, and Magic Capsule is credited for sound production. Arisa Okehazama is composing the music. YTE is credited for music production, and Futokoro Gatana is credited for music production assistance.
The manga centers on Mitsutaka Oji, a 40-year-old man who by all appearances is attractive and cool and is excellent at his job. However, he has a secret: he absolutely loves small and cute things. The comedy manga follows his everyday life.
Tsutomu launched the manga on Flex Comics' Comic Polis service in July 2017. Flex Comics dropped the 12th compiled book volume on August 7. The 13th volume, listed as the final volume, will ship on October 15.
The manga previously inspired a live-action television adaptation in 2020. Sources: Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. anime's website, Comic Natalie
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