Fans of the beloved romantic comedy series, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsu no Ma ni ka Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken), have reason to rejoice as the second season has officially confirmed its premiere for April 2026. The announcement came alongside the release of a brand-new teaser trailer on Friday, June 27, 2025, offering a glimpse into the continuing heartwarming story of Mahiru Shiina and Amane Fujimiya.
A Return to Beloved Characters and Story
The upcoming second season promises to build upon the tender, evolving relationship between Mahiru, the school’s “angel,” and her untidy, yet kind, next-door neighbor, Amane. The story, adapted from Saekisan’s popular light novel series, captivated audiences with its wholesome depiction of a friendship gradually blossoming into something more. The initial teaser trailer for Season 2 hints at more of the same gentle romance, featuring Mahiru reflecting on how girls can transform around someone they truly like, interspersed with sweet moments between the two protagonists, even affectionately calling Amane a “dummy.”
The first season, which premiered in January 2023 and consisted of 12 episodes, garnered significant acclaim, even being voted the best anime of the Winter 2023 season by some outlets. Its success led to the initial announcement of a second season in October 2023, and anticipation has steadily built since. Crunchyroll, which streamed the first season, is expected to continue its distribution for the upcoming installment.
Production Details and Key Staff Changes
Studio Project No.9, the animation studio behind the first season, will return to helm the production of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2, ensuring visual continuity for fans. However, a notable change in the production team is the appointment of Chihiro Kumano as the new director, taking over from Li Hua Wang (also romanized as Wang Lihua) who directed the first season. Kumano is known for their work on The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei.
The creative team largely sees the return of key personnel crucial to the series’ charm. Keiichirō Ōchi, recognized for his work on Adachi and Shimamura and The Quintessential Quintuplets, will once again be in charge of the series scripts, promising a consistent narrative flow. Takayuki Noguchi returns as the character designer, adapting Hanekoto’s original illustrations for animation, while Moe Hyūga is back to compose the heartwarming musical score. Tomoya Kamijo also returns as Director of Photography.
New additions to the staff for Season 2 include Ryosuke Kawai as the Art Director, replacing Masakazu Miyake, and Yoko Suzuki for Color Design. Akinori Mishima joins as the editor. These changes aim to enhance the visual and technical aspects of the anime while retaining its familiar aesthetic.
The Voices Behind the Angels and Humans
The beloved voice cast from the first season will be reprising their roles, a welcome piece of news for fans invested in the characters’ vocal performances. Taito Ban will return as the protagonist Amane Fujimiya, and Manaka Iwami will once again lend her voice to the titular “angel,” Mahiru Shiina.
The supporting cast also sees their return, including Taku Yashiro as Itsuki Akazawa and Haruka Shiraishi as Chitose Shirakawa, Amane and Mahiru’s close friends. Additionally, Hisako Kanemoto as Shihoko Fujimiya, Kensho Ono as Yuuta Kadowaki, Makoto Furukawa as Shuto Fujimiya, and Mai Nakahara as Sayo Shiina are confirmed to be part of the second season, ensuring the continuation of familiar voices for all the integral characters.
From Web Novel to Anime Phenomenon
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten originated as a web novel series written by Saekisan, which began serialization on the “Shōsetsuka ni Narō” (Let’s Become Novelists) website in December 2018. Its popularity led to its publication as a light novel series with illustrations by Hanekoto, starting in June 2019 under SB Creative’s GA Bunko imprint. Yen Press is responsible for publishing the light novel series in English, making the source material accessible to a wider international audience.
Furthermore, a manga adaptation of the series, composed by Suzu Yūki and illustrated by Wan Shibata, launched on Square Enix’s Manga UP! service in January 2022, with Square Enix Manga & Books licensing the manga for English release. The multi-platform presence of the series highlights its widespread appeal and the consistent demand for more of Amane and Mahiru’s enchanting story.
As the April 2026 premiere draws closer, fans can anticipate more promotional materials, including additional key visuals and potentially a full trailer, to further tease the next chapter of this endearing romantic comedy.
