Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to is your July 17, 2026 pickup. SynergySP, The Answer Studio producing, 1 eps, romance-coded. Quick catch-up below.
Quick answer
Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to premieres on July 17, 2026 from SynergySP, The Answer Studio, with 1 episodes scheduled, with streaming partners to be confirmed. The show adapts a light novel and sits in the romance-coded corner of the Summer 2026 slate.
The hook
Set around the Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show, one of Japan's three major fireworks displays, this story follows two high school students, Makoto and Akira.
Though they live far apart in Tokyo and have never met, their lives are unexpectedly brought together by a single, mysterious painting of a firework. Drawn together by this strange connection, the two grow closer as time runs short. As the festival approaches, Makoto and Akira are faced with a decision that will change their futures forever.
Behind the camera
SynergySP, The Answer Studio handles animation.
Director: Suzuki, Akira.
Character design: Akamoku.
Music: Takadera, Takeshi.
Production committee involves Shin-Ei Animation.
The IP context
Source format: Light novel.
light novel adaptations live or die on pacing — fans of the books will be measuring chapter compression from episode one.
Japanese title: 君と花火と約束と.
Calendar slot
Premiere: July 17, 2026.
Episode count: 1.
Episode duration: Unknown.
International streaming partners haven't been firmed up yet at time of writing.
What the early numbers say
Members tracking the show on MAL: 2,655.
Popularity rank: #11783.
Looking for context? See the full Best Summer 2026 anime ranking and what to watch this Summer 2026 primer.
Should it go on your list?
If you're someone who slots romance-coded shows on principle, Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to is an automatic add to the first-three-episode try-list. If the light novel resonates with you, that doubles the case.
What to watch for in week one: animation density of episode one (premieres usually peak there — does episode two hold?), how the SynergySP, The Answer Studio team handles the first big set piece, and whether the OP/ED give the show a sonic identity beyond the source's existing fan signaling.
Slot it for the first three episodes. If the production's holding by week three, you've got a season-runner.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to premiere?
A: Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to premieres on July 17, 2026. Broadcast slot to be confirmed.
Q: Where can I watch Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to?
A: Streaming partners for Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to haven't been confirmed publicly yet. SenpaiRanks updates this page as platforms announce.
Q: Is Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to based on a manga or light novel?
A: Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to adapts a light novel. light novel adaptations live or die on pacing — fans of the books will be measuring chapter compression from episode one.
Q: How many episodes does Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to have?
A: Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to is scheduled for 1 episodes.
Q: Who is producing Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to?
A: SynergySP, The Answer Studio handles animation production. Director: Suzuki, Akira. Character design: Akamoku.