The official website for the upcoming anime adaptation of Yuya Sakamoto’s The Demon King’s Daughter Is Too Kind!! (Maō no Musume wa Yasashi Sugiru!!) manga has released a new main trailer and visual, revealing additional cast members, production staff, and details on its theme song artists, alongside confirming a January 7, 2026, television premiere. The series will also begin streaming a day earlier, on January 6.
The latest promotional video offers a glimpse into the heartwarming fantasy comedy, showcasing the titular kind-hearted demon Du and her concerned demon king father, Ahriman, as his aide Jahi attempts to instill more “demonic” qualities in her.
Trailer Highlights and Story Overview
The newly unveiled trailer provides a deeper look at the anime’s animation style and introduces the voices of the newly announced characters. The series centers on Du, the daughter of the formidable Demon King Ahriman, who, despite her lineage, possesses an overwhelming kindness that can soothe even the most evil demons, violent monsters, and humans. Her father, Ahriman, is so preoccupied with her gentle nature that he’s paused his conquest of the world. His loyal aide, Jahi, takes it upon himself to guide Du towards becoming a proper, fearsome demon, though these efforts often only serve to amplify her innate benevolence. The manga, penned by Yuya Sakamoto, began serialization in May 2019 and returned in 2023 due to strong fan reception.
New Cast Members Join the Demonic Ensemble
The anime has announced several new additions to its voice cast, bringing more characters from Sakamoto’s manga to life. Ayasa Ito will voice Satie, Kaori Ishihara joins as Melina, and Yuko Sanpei has been cast as Mayu. These new voice actors join the previously announced main cast:
- Misaki Kuno as Du (Doux)
- Ayaka Ohashi as Jahi
- Akio Ootsuka as Ahriman
- Shigeru Chiba as the Narrator
Production Staff Details Revealed
Leading the production is Masahiko Ota (Yuruyuri, My Deer Friend Nokotan) as the Director, with Takashi Aoshima (The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You) handling the Series Composition. Yuki Nakano (I’m Quitting Heroing) is responsible for Character Designs, and Eri Ueda is credited as the Sub-character Designer. The animation production will be undertaken by EMT Squared, with Yasuhiro Misawa composing the music.
Other key staff members include:
- Art Director: Shunsuke Suzuki
- Color Design: Yuki Hayashi
- Prop Design: Yuri Nakajima
- Director of Photography: Taiki Okutani
- Editing: Emi Onodera
- Sound Director: Yasunori Ebina
- Sound Effects: Naoto Yamatani
Theme Song Artists Set to Enhance the Series
The opening and ending theme songs for The Demon King’s Daughter Is Too Kind!! have also been unveiled. The energetic opening theme, “We Can Do!!,” will be performed by Kaori Ishihara. For the ending theme, “Ikko Nikoniko,” the vocal talents of the main cast members, Ayaka Ohashi (Jahi), Misaki Kuno (Du), and Akio Ootsuka (Ahriman), will be featured. Both songs are previewed in the latest promotional video.
Anticipated January Premiere
Fans can mark their calendars for the television premiere of The Demon King’s Daughter Is Too Kind!! on January 7, 2026, airing on channels like Tokyo MX, BS Fuji, and AT-X. For viewers who prefer streaming, the anime will be available starting January 6. The anime is expected to offer a delightful blend of comedy and heartwarming moments as Du’s unwavering kindness continues to ripple through the demon world.
