The upcoming anime adaptation of Just Like Mona Lisa (性別「モナリザ」の君へ) has revealed its first teaser trailer following its world premiere at AnimagiC 2026 in Mannheim, Germany. Produced by SHAFT, the series is based on Tsumuji Yoshimura’s manga published through Square Enix’s Gangan ONLINE, which has surpassed 1 million copies in circulation.
The anime is being directed by Kana Shundo, with character designs handled by Nobuhiro Sugiyama and music composed by Yuki Hayashi. The newly revealed cast includes Chika Anzai as the protagonist Hinase Arima.
Just Like Mona Lisa Explores a World Without Gender at Birth
The story takes place in a unique society where humans are born genderless and develop a gender identity around the age of 12. However, Hinase Arima remains genderless even at 18, making them an exception in a world built around a fixed transformation.
The anime explores Hinase’s journey as they navigate relationships, identity, and the expectations placed on them by society. The unusual premise has helped the manga gain attention for its emotional approach to questions surrounding gender and self-discovery.
The adaptation marks a major step for the manga, which has built a dedicated readership since its serialization on Square Enix’s platform. With SHAFT handling production, fans can expect the studio’s distinctive visual style to shape the series’ unique setting.
The teaser trailer announcement confirms the anime’s main creative staff and gives viewers their first look at the upcoming adaptation.
Just Like Mona Lisa is currently one of the notable upcoming anime projects, combining a thought-provoking premise with a talented production team. More details about its broadcast schedule and additional cast members are expected to be announced in the future.
