"Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi" Anime Confirmed for 2026! First PV Reveals Pure-Hearted Demon's Hilarious First Love
Pure-hearted Demon Romantic Comedy Coming to the Screen!
Great news that anime fans have been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived! The popular manga "Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi" by Japanese manga artist nonco, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Magazine," with its official English title "Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi", has been confirmed for a TV anime adaptation and will officially air in April 2026.
Along with this announcement, the first promotional video (PV) has also been released, giving fans a sneak peek at how this romantic comedy full of "gap moe" will be presented in anime form.
The original manga "Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi" won the award in the print manga category of the "Next Manga Awards" (Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Taishō) in 2023, proving its exceptional appeal with its unique character settings and lighthearted, humorous plot. The story revolves around a demon who appears alluring on the outside but is actually incredibly pure-hearted, and an extremely "airheaded" high school boy.
First PV Highlights Analysis: A Sneak Peek at the Anime Production
PV Content Features
This first released PV perfectly showcases the core appeal of the work:
- Beautiful and Smooth Animation: Created by animation studio "Studio KAI"
- Vivid Character Interactions: Depicts the distinct personalities and amusing interactions of each character
- Clever Editing: Quickly presents the "romance" and "comedy" elements from the original work
- Voice Actor Debut: The characters' voices are revealed for the first time in the PV
The PV skillfully lets the audience feel the protagonist Kanan Takakiyo's trait of being both powerful and easily flustered - the "choroi (easy to handle)" characteristic. Fans' anticipation for this new 2026 anime has reached new heights.
Luxury Voice Cast and Production Team
Main Character Voice Cast
A successful anime is inseparable from the voice actors who give souls to the characters:
Main Character Voice Actors:
- Kanan Takakiyo(Kanan Zebul): Aoi Koga
- Youji Kyougi: Seiichiro Yamashita
Supporting Character Voice Actors:
- Jeanne: Sayumi Suzushiro
- Ami: Maki Kawase
- Nadeshiko Masurao: Ayaka Nanase
- Lillim Zebul: Yoshino Nanjo
- Mirchi Zebul: Fuka Izumi
- Miel Zebul: Hikaru Tono
Production Team
- Original Work: nonco (Serialized in Kodansha's "Weekly Shonen Magazine")
- Director: Yasushi Muroya
- Series Composition: Rintaro Ikeda
- Character Design: Akari Minagawa
- Music: Shuhei Mutsuki
- Animation Production: Studio KAI
Plot Summary and Work Appeal
Core Story Setting
"Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi" tells the story of Kanan Takakiyo, a gourmet demon who descends to the human world to devour young souls. After infiltrating a high school, she sets her sights on the male student Youji Kyougi.
Thinking she could easily succeed, she instead finds herself flustered by Youji's natural, pure, and unpredictable behavior, and even ends up accidentally forming a "lover's contract" with him.
Character Appeal Features
For a demon who has lived for thousands of years but has never experienced first love:
- Everyday Interactions are Thrilling: Holding hands, going on dates - everything causes huge waves in her heart
- Gap Moe Off the Charts: The huge contrast between her outwardly arrogant and inwardly pure-hearted nature
- Classic Lines: Can't help but shout "Damn you, inferior life form!"
This contrast is the essence of the title "Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi".
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: When will "The Demon Lord Who's Easy to Handle" anime air?
A: Confirmed to officially air in April 2026.
Q: Which company is producing the anime?
A: Animation production is handled by Studio KAI.
Q: Who are the main character voice actors?
A: Kanan Takakiyo is voiced by Aoi Koga, and Youji Kyougi is voiced by Seiichiro Yamashita.
Q: Did the original manga win any awards?
A: It won the award in the print manga category of the "Next Manga Awards" in 2023.
Q: What type of anime is this?
A: A romantic comedy anime, focusing on gap moe and the funny first love story of a pure-hearted demon.
Get Ready for the Most "Easy to Handle" Romantic Comedy of 2026
With the broadcast date confirmed and the impressive performance of the first PV, "Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi" anime has undoubtedly become one of the most anticipated new series of the Spring 2026 season.
Whether you are a loyal fan of the original work or a viewer who loves lighthearted romantic comedies, you can find enjoyment in this work. Let's look forward to this youthful love story full of laughter and heart-pounding moments, written together by a pure-hearted demon and an airheaded high school boy!
