HIDIVE to Stream 'I'm Dating a Dark Summoner' Anime in October
HIDIVE has officially announced that it will stream the popular rom-com series 'I'm Dating a Dark Summoner' anime in October. The anime will bring this funny and raunchy story, adapted from the light novel series, to the screen. The publisher stated that the series will be available exclusively to subscribers, with the first episode premiering in the first week of October.
'I'm Dating a Dark Summoner' is a light novel series originally written by Hyouryuu and illustrated by Naoto Yamauchi. The story follows a man who is reincarnated into a fantasy world where he dates a dark summoner girl. The series, which blends romantic comedy with plenty of ecchi elements, also gained significant attention with its manga adaptation. The anime adaptation is directed by Yoshifumi Sueda, with the script written by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu.
The anime's production studio has been announced as Studio Palette. The studio is known for similar genre works such as 'The Dungeon of Black Company'. The voice cast includes Shūichirō Umeda (protagonist) and Yūki Ono in leading roles. HIDIVE plans to acquire the license for this production and add it to its library, aiming to appeal especially to fans of raunchy rom-coms.
With the series' release, the 'I'm Dating a Dark Summoner' anime will be available worldwide on HIDIVE. This move by the platform is a significant addition, especially for viewers seeking adult-themed comedy anime. Fans are curious about how the anime will differ from the light novel and manga versions. With the premiere of the first episode, reviews and audience feedback will start to emerge.
