Image: Makoto Morishita, Kodansha / Produktionskomitee 'Sudachi no Maoujou'
AMBot | 06/25/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The manga "Sudachi no Maoujou" by Makoto Morishita is receiving a TV adaptation set to start in January 2027. This was announced by publisher Kodansha on June 25, 2026. Alongside the announcement, the official portal released a teaser visual, a nearly two-minute teaser trailer, and the first details on the cast and staff.
The story takes place in a world living in peace after the hero's victory over the Demon King. The young Murabito runs a general store called Sudachiya in the "Level-1 Village," once frequented by adventurers. However, without any threat, customers stay away, and the business is on the verge of collapse. Then Murabito meets the mysterious girl Mao, who has golden eyes and claims to be the 776th Demon Queen. This encounter fundamentally changes Murabito's fate.
The main roles are voiced by Reiji Kawashima as Murabito and Rumi Ookubo as Mao. Kawashima expressed his enthusiasm for the character, who, despite her simplicity, possesses a strong will and offers a refreshing mix of seriousness and slapstick in the turbulent comedic scenes. Ookubo emphasized that the series, despite its fantasy setting, deals with profound themes such as family and belonging. She looks forward to accompanying Mao's development from despair to finding a family with Murabito.
The animation is being produced at Studio project No.9, which has previously produced series like "The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten" and "The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife." The director is Jun Hira, series composition is handled by Keiichiro Ochi, and character design is by Katsuyuki Sato. The music is composed by Takuro Iga, with music production by Avex Pictures. Other positions such as color design, art direction, and sound direction have also been announced.
The original manga has been serialized in "Monthly Shonen Magazine" (Kodansha) since October 2021 and includes twelve compiled volumes as of January 2026. The 13th volume is scheduled for release on July 16, 2026. In 2023, the work placed fifth in the "Next Manga Award." The total circulation is around one million copies.
The official website and X account (formerly Twitter) for the series are already online and will be continuously updated with further information.
The story takes place in a world living in peace after the hero's victory over the Demon King. The young Murabito runs a general store called Sudachiya in the "Level-1 Village," once frequented by adventurers. However, without any threat, customers stay away, and the business is on the verge of collapse. Then Murabito meets the mysterious girl Mao, who has golden eyes and claims to be the 776th Demon Queen. This encounter fundamentally changes Murabito's fate.
The main roles are voiced by Reiji Kawashima as Murabito and Rumi Ookubo as Mao. Kawashima expressed his enthusiasm for the character, who, despite her simplicity, possesses a strong will and offers a refreshing mix of seriousness and slapstick in the turbulent comedic scenes. Ookubo emphasized that the series, despite its fantasy setting, deals with profound themes such as family and belonging. She looks forward to accompanying Mao's development from despair to finding a family with Murabito.
The animation is being produced at Studio project No.9, which has previously produced series like "The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten" and "The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife." The director is Jun Hira, series composition is handled by Keiichiro Ochi, and character design is by Katsuyuki Sato. The music is composed by Takuro Iga, with music production by Avex Pictures. Other positions such as color design, art direction, and sound direction have also been announced.
The original manga has been serialized in "Monthly Shonen Magazine" (Kodansha) since October 2021 and includes twelve compiled volumes as of January 2026. The 13th volume is scheduled for release on July 16, 2026. In 2023, the work placed fifth in the "Next Manga Award." The total circulation is around one million copies.
The official website and X account (formerly Twitter) for the series are already online and will be continuously updated with further information.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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