Everything to Know About Netflix’s Romance Anime 'Love Through a Prism': Release Date, Plot, Cast

Published 11/30/2025, 12:09 AM EST

The global streaming giant Netflix continues to elevate its commitment to high-quality animation, providing a diverse catalogue of original anime series. The newest addition, Love Through a Prism, to this highly anticipated slate brings together a legendary creator, responsible for the globally beloved Boys Over Flowers, and a renowned animation studio. This collaboration promises a beautiful story of romance and resilience, captured through a truly spectacular artistic lens.

With such magical brouhaha surrounding the Love Through a Prism, the question regarding when it graces Netflix's red carpet remains.

Premiere window of Love Through a Prism

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Netflix has officially confirmed that the animated series, Love Through a Prism, will launch exclusively on the streaming platform on January 15, 2026. Viewers can prepare for a substantial initial viewing experience, as the romantic drama is slated to run for an extensive total of twenty episodes, a generous count for a new Netflix Original series.

This highly anticipated series centres on a rigorous academic mission and an unexpected romantic encounter.

Plot of Love Through a Prism, The exchange student’s tough goal

The narrative follows Lili Ichijoin, a determined Japanese exchange student enrolling at England's prestigious Saint Thomas Art Academy. Her enrollment comes with strict parental expectations: if Lili fails to secure the top spot in her class, she must immediately abandon her European dream and return home to Japan. This academic pressure fuels her intense desire to succeed, adding to the list of must-watch anime.

Lili's goal intensifies after she crosses paths with Kit Church, an aristocratic student celebrated for his painting skill but notorious for his emotional detachment. Lili’s persistent honesty and unwavering spirit begin to crack Kit’s guarded exterior. Their evolving connection suggests that her personal resilience will ultimately become the catalyst for his transformation.

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The moving story is brought to life by an assembly of extremely talented and famous voice actors.

Voices behind the central duo and rest characters of Love Through a Prism

Atsumi Tanezaki, celebrated for voicing Anya Forger and Frieren, leads the series as the passionate exchange student, Lili Ichijoin. She is joined by Koki Uchiyama, known for his distinguished roles in Jujutsu Kaisen and Hunter x Hunter, who portrays the aloof aristocrat, Kit Church. These experienced actors anchor the central dramatic tension.

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The supporting cast includes Yuki Kaji as Shinnosuke Kobayakawa and Megumi Han voicing Dorothy Brown. Additionally, Yohei Azakami portrays Joffrey O’Brien, while Shogo Sakata steps into the character of Peter Anthony. The cast further includes Sumire Uesaka as Catherine Astor and Akari Kito as Sakura Kobayakawa. Rounding out this impressive ensemble are Hochu Otsuka as Charles Brant, Yuhko Kaida as Take Ichijoin, and Junichi Suwabe as Richard Church, ensuring a high level of vocal performance across the entire series.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

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