Netflix is expanding its original anime slate with Love Through a Prism, a period romance from Wit Studio, the animation house behind the early seasons of Attack on Titan. The project brings together an unexpected combination of creative voices: story and character design from Boys Over Flowers creator Yoko Kamio, and direction from Kazuto Nakazawa, whose work includes the animated sequence in Kill Bill: Volume 1. It’s an unusual mix of talents whose past projects sit in very different corners of the medium, which makes this series one of the more unconventional additions to Netflix’s upcoming lineup.
The story follows Lili Ichijoin, a young painter from Japan who travels to London in the early 1900s to study at the Saint Thomas Art Academy. There she meets Kit — or Christopher — the school’s standout artist and heir to a noble family that disapproves of his artistic interests. Based on the early footage, the series appears to center on the growing relationship between Lili and Kit as they navigate the social and class dynamics of the academy, along with pressures tied to artistic ambition. The setup echoes some familiar Kamio themes: an outsider entering a rarefied institution, complicated relationships across social lines, and romantic tension shaped by cultural differences.
While the premise has parallels to Boys Over Flowers, the early-20th-century London setting and art-school framing give Love Through a Prism a more distinct identity. Shifting away from contemporary high school hierarchies to atelier politics and period-specific social norms allows the show to explore similar emotional beats without repeating Kamio’s earlier work too closely. Wit Studio’s involvement suggests a focus on atmosphere and detail rather than action spectacle, and Nakazawa’s direction may bring a more grounded, deliberate tone compared to his previous high-intensity projects.
For Netflix, the series represents a continued push to diversify its anime offerings beyond combat-driven titles such as Castlevania and Baki. Viewers who gravitate toward character-driven dramas like Beastars or darker, introspective works such as The Summer Hikaru Died may find this shift appealing. The addition also underscores Netflix’s interest in partnering with established creators and studios to build out a wider range of genres in its anime library.
Love Through a Prism premieres on Netflix on Jan. 15, 2026.Netflix is expanding its original anime slate with Love Through a Prism, a period romance from Wit Studio, the animation house behind the early seasons of Attack on Titan. The project brings together an unexpected combination of creative voices: story and character design from Boys Over Flowers creator Yoko Kamio, and direction from Kazuto Nakazawa, whose work includes the animated sequence in Kill Bill: Volume 1. It’s an unusual mix of talents whose past projects sit in very different corners of the medium, which makes this series one of the more unconventional additions to Netflix’s upcoming lineup.
The story follows Lili Ichijoin, a young painter from Japan who travels to London in the early 1900s to study at the Saint Thomas Art Academy. There she meets Kit — or Christopher — the school’s standout artist and heir to a noble family that disapproves of his artistic interests. Based on the early footage, the series appears to center on the growing relationship between Lili and Kit as they navigate the social and class dynamics of the academy, along with pressures tied to artistic ambition. The setup echoes some familiar Kamio themes: an outsider entering a rarefied institution, complicated relationships across social lines, and romantic tension shaped by cultural differences.
While the premise has parallels to Boys Over Flowers, the early-20th-century London setting and art-school framing give Love Through a Prism a more distinct identity. Shifting away from contemporary high school hierarchies to atelier politics and period-specific social norms allows the show to explore similar emotional beats without repeating Kamio’s earlier work too closely. Wit Studio’s involvement suggests a focus on atmosphere and detail rather than action spectacle, and Nakazawa’s direction may bring a more grounded, deliberate tone compared to his previous high-intensity projects.
For Netflix, the series represents a continued push to diversify its anime offerings beyond combat-driven titles such as Castlevania and Baki. Viewers who gravitate toward character-driven dramas like Beastars or darker, introspective works such as The Summer Hikaru Died may find this shift appealing. The addition also underscores Netflix’s interest in partnering with established creators and studios to build out a wider range of genres in its anime library.
Love Through a Prism premieres on Netflix on Jan. 15, 2026.
