New Details on Hanaori-san wa Tensei shite mo Kenka ga Shitai Anime: Maaya Uchida Joins the Cast!
Another exciting development has occurred in the anime world! With the release of the second promotional video for Hekiru Hikawa's popular manga Hanaori-san wa Tensei shite mo Kenka ga Shitai (Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life), new details regarding both the voice cast and the music have come to light. The biggest surprise is that one of the anime world's beloved figures, Maaya Uchida, has joined the cast. Uchida will voice the mysterious character Tsumugina Meru, a former princess and royal mage who plays a key role in the story.
On the music front, a star-studded lineup awaits us. The anime's opening theme, "High Maintenance Girl," will be performed by Masayoshi Oishi, known for his energetic performances. The ending theme, "Very Good Encounter," features the signature of Maaya Uchida. It is possible to hear snippets of both songs in the newly released trailer. In particular, Oishi's unique style and Uchida's soft vocals seem to fit perfectly with the series' action-packed romantic comedy atmosphere.
The team behind the series is also quite ambitious. Adapted from the work of Hekiru Hikawa, known for Pani Poni Dash!, the anime is directed by Hideyo Yamamoto. The animation production is handled by the studio LIDEN FILMS. The story follows the reunion in the modern world of Ryusei Narukami, a former Demon King who now lives as a shut-in gamer (NEET), and Meteor Hanaori, the Hero who defeated him in his past life. However, this time their battle will not be about saving the world, but about dealing with complex romantic feelings.
Hanaori-san wa Tensei shite mo Kenka ga Shitai will begin airing in Japan on July 11, 2026. Fans worldwide will be able to follow the series on Crunchyroll. This sweet and funny struggle of old enemies in high school life is a candidate to be one of the most anticipated productions of the summer season. If you are looking for a "reincarnation" story full of both action and laughter, you should definitely add this series to your list!
