Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life premieres July 11, 2026 with a new trailer, Liden Films animation, and theme songs by Masayoshi Ōishi and Maaya Uchida.
Kadokawa has released a new trailer for Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life, confirming its July 11, 2026 premiere. The trailer highlights both theme songs: the opening High Maintenance Girl by Masayoshi Ōishi and the ending Very Good Encounter by Maaya Uchida, setting the tone for this reincarnation romcom filled with comedy, chaos, and supernatural history.
Table of Contents
- What Is Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life
- When Is the Anime Releasing
- Who Is Making the Anime
- Who Is in the Cast
- What Is the Story About
- Where Did the Manga Originate
What Is Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life
Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life adapts Hekiru Hikawa’s manga Hanaori-san Wants to Have a Fight Even If She Reincarnates. The series blends reincarnation comedy with romantic tension, following a former Demon King and the heroine who once defeated him.
When Is the Anime Releasing
The anime premieres:
- July 11, 2026
- Broadcast: Japanese TV networks
- Global streaming: To be announced
The newly released trailer showcases both theme songs and fresh animation cuts.
Who Is Making the Anime
The production is handled by Liden Films, known for action and comedy titles. The creative team includes:
- Director: Hideyo Yamamoto (Strike the Blood, Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka, Cells at Work! Code Black)
- Series Composition: Yukie Sugawara (Overlord, No Guns Life)
- Character Design: Yousuke Okuda (Is the Order a Rabbit?, Blend S)
- Animation Studio: Liden Films
- Opening Theme: High Maintenance Girl by Masayoshi Ōishi
- Ending Theme: Very Good Encounter by Maaya Uchida
Who Is in the Cast
The cast features a large ensemble of popular voice actors:
- Jun Fukuyama as Ryusei Narukami
- Akira Sekine as Meteor Hanaori
- Seena Hoshiki as Mako Satsuki
- Hitomi Ueda as Marika Nagamori
- Sora Tokui as Mana Kuraishi
- Nene Hieda as Nemuto Takigawa
- Rie Takahashi as Ayahime Takanashi
- Hiromi Igarashi as Eriko Asahina
- Ayasa Itō as Moe Narukami
- Yōko Hikasa as Sakura Rokudo
What Is the Story About
The anime follows Ryusei Narukami, a hikikomori who spends his days gambling. Unknown to those around him, he was once a Demon King in another world. His former nemesis, Meteor Hanaori, the heroine who defeated him, has also reincarnated and now lives as a high school student.
Key story elements include:
- A romantic comedy between a former Demon King and former Heroine
- Ryusei’s struggle to adapt to modern life
- Meteor’s determination to keep fighting, even after reincarnation
- A cast of eccentric classmates and supernatural remnants from their past lives
The series mixes fantasy, comedy, and romance with a reincarnation twist.
Where Did the Manga Originate
The manga Hanaori-san Wants to Have a Fight Even If She Reincarnates began publication in August 2021. Its eighth volume was released on September 22, 2025, marking steady growth in popularity and readership.
The manga is known for:
- High‑energy comedic battles
- Charming character dynamics
- A playful take on reincarnation tropes