Sudachi no Maoujou Manga Gets Anime in 2027: Release Date and Cast Announced
Sudachi no Maoujou fans have great news! Makoto Morishita's fantasy comedy manga is finally getting its long-awaited anime adaptation. According to the official announcement, the series will air on TV in January 2027. Additionally, a teaser visual, teaser video, and main cast have been revealed for the first time.
The anime will star Kawashima Reiji and Okubo Rumi in lead roles. Kawashima Reiji (known for his role as Teruki Hanazawa in Mob Psycho 100) will voice the Demon King, while Okubo Rumi (known for her role as Nachetanya in Rokka no Yuusha) will voice the main female character. Other voice actors and detailed staff information will be announced in the coming months.
The manga has been serialized in Weekly Shounen Sunday since August 2019. The story follows the adventures of a Demon King obsessed with sudachi fruit and a human girl who becomes his assistant. With its comedy and warm character interactions, the series quickly gained a wide readership and has released over 20 tankōbon volumes so far. Author Makoto Morishita described the manga's anime adaptation as 'a dream come true' and thanked the fans.
The production company and director team have not been officially announced yet, but the production company is expected to be a major studio. The first teaser visual features a cheerful composition of the Demon King surrounded by sudachis. The teaser video is short but includes scenes that reflect the manga's energy.
This announcement comes at a time when interest in Shounen Sunday adaptations has been increasing recently. The unique premise and humorous tone of Sudachi no Maoujou set it apart from other demon king-themed series. The anime version will be a faithful adaptation of the manga and aims to appeal to new viewers as well. New promotional materials and cast expansion are expected in the coming months. Fans eager for 2027 can prepare by reading the manga now.
