Hanaori-san Manga Will Get a TV Anime Adaptation in 2026

The Hanaori-san manga, officially titled Hanaori-san wa Tensei Shite mo Kenka ga Shitai, will receive a TV anime adaptation set to premiere in 2026. The announcement came from Pony Canyon, which also released a teaser visual.

About Hanaori-san wa Tensei Shite mo Kenka ga Shitai

The story follows Ryūsei Narukami, a shut-in who spends his days playing video games, but who was once a feared Demon King in another world. On the other side is Meteor Hanaori, the heroine who defeated him in the past and now lives as a high school student.

This romantic comedy blends fantasy and humor, exploring the relationship between a former Demon King and a former Hero who remain connected even after reincarnation.

Manga creator Hekiru Hikawa shared thoughts about the adaptation:

“When I first heard that Hanaori-san wa Tensei Shite mo Kenka ga Shitai would become an anime, I thought it was just a dream. But it’s really happening. I’m glad to see how the team is keeping the original atmosphere while making it fun, stylish, and exciting.”

Manga Publication

The manga debuted in Kodansha’s Morning two magazine in August 2021. The first compiled volume was released in February 2022, and the eighth volume is scheduled for September 2025.

Hikawa is also known for creating the manga Pani Poni, serialized from 2000 to 2011 in Square Enix’s Monthly G Fantasy. In 2005, it was adapted into the 26-episode anime Pani Poni Dash! by GANSIS and SHAFT.

The author also worked as the original character designer for the anime series Concrete Revolutio and its sequel Concrete Revolutio: The Last Song.