The comedy manga The Demons Are Planning Something Good! (Ma no Mono-tachi wa Kuwadateru), written by Takuji Katō and illustrated by Gashi-gashi, is set to inspire a new anime adaptation. Fans of the manga can look forward to seeing their favorite characters come to life on screen.
Anime Adaptation in Production
An official X (formerly Twitter) account revealed that the TV anime adaptation is in production, with Takuya Asaoka (VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream) directing the series at studio TNK. The studio TNK is known for series such as Immoral Guild and Redo of Healer. Further details about the project, such as additional staff, cast and release date, were not confirmed at the time of reporting.
Story Premise
Yen Press, which has licensed The Demons Are Planning Something Good, describes the story as a comedy about the everyday struggles of demons. While things like slime that melts clothes or tentacle traps may not seem like much to humans, behind each trap of this nature is the blood, sweat, and tears of a demon. The manga began as a series of short stories on Twitter before being serialized on Kadokawa’s DraDra Sharp# web manga service in March 2023.
Celebratory Illustrations
To celebrate the anime announcement, Katō and Gashi-gashi released special illustrations.
Manga Details
The Demons Are Planning Something Good! was launched by Katō on their Twitter account in 2022. Kadokawa began serializing the manga on its DraDra Sharp# web manga service with illustrations by Gashi-gashi in March 2023. Kadokawa’s Dragon Comic Edge imprint published the manga’s first compiled book volume in December 2023, and the second volume on October 25. Yen Press is planning to publish the manga’s first volume in August 2025.
Staff
- Director: Takuya Asaoka
- Studio: TNK
- Original Creator: Takuji Katō
- Artist: Gashi-gashi
Other Works by Takuji Katō
Katō launched the Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0 manga in Square Enix’s Young Gangan magazine in April 2023. Manga UP! Global released it in English in May 2024. Manga UP! also releases Katō’s Backyard Junk Universe manga anthology in English. Katō’s Knight’s & Magic manga launched in October 2010 on the online novel platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō and ended with its 17th compiled book volume in March 2022. An anime adaptation of the manga also exists.
Anticipated Release
While no firm release date has been set, more information is expected to be released in the coming months regarding staff, voice cast and premiere date.
