Tune In to the Midnight Heart Premieres: The Radio Romance Every Fan Has Been Waiting For
Tune In to the Midnight Heart (Mayonaka Heart Tune) is finally here. A quest to find the mysterious 'Apollo' through a high school radio station. Stream on Crunchyroll.
Close your eyes. Listen to the voice. Is it her?
Tune In to the Midnight Heart (Mayonaka Heart Tune) has officially premiered on January 6, 2026, and it’s already the talk of the season for romance fans. If you’ve been looking for something to fill that Quintessential Quintuplets-shaped hole in your heart, this is the one.
It’s stylish, it’s heartfelt, and it’s all about the magic of the midnight airwaves.
| Technical Specs | Detail |
|---|---|
| Original Creator | Masakuni Igarashi |
| Studio | Studio Gekkou |
| Director | Yoshiki Yamakawa |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll |
The Search for "Apollo"
The premise is a beautiful mix of romance and mystery. Arisu Yamabuki, a high school boy, is obsessed with a mysterious radio host known only as "Apollo." He enrolls in a school with a legendary radio club to find her, only to discover four girls who all have the potential to be the voice he’s searching for.
It’s a "Who-is-the-Girl" mystery, but instead of quintuplets, we have four distinct personalities—a singer, an actor, a comedian, and a narrator. Each of them has a voice that could change Arisu’s life.
Studio Gekkou's Visual Flare
Studio Gekkou is bringing Masakuni Igarashi’s vibrant art style to life with a warm, almost nostalgic color palette. The contrast between the brightly lit daytime school life and the neon-streaked, melancholic atmosphere of the nighttime radio studio is striking.
The character designs are crisp, and the voice acting is—fittingly—top-tier. Since the show is literally about voices, bringing in heavy hitters like Sayumi Suzushiro and Miku Ito was a genius move.
Tune In to the Midnight Heart isn't just another generic harem. It’s a love letter to the medium of radio and the emotional connection we form with voices we’ve never met. It’s cozy, dramatic, and perfectly paced.
If you haven't started yet, grab your headphones and tune in. You might just find your new favorite melody.
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