Original anime Sayonara Lala premieres July 5, 2026 across Japanese broadcasters

Sayonara Lala, an original TV anime by Kinema Citrus marking the studio's 15th anniversary, began airing July 5, 2026 on TOKYO MX, BS Asahi, and other Japanese networks. The series follows characters Lala and Mari as they navigate various situations, including taking on their first job at a castle-themed cake shop in episode 5. The show airs weekly on Sundays with simulcast availability across multiple platforms.