Marika Kōno Joins the Cast of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2: Meet the Character Ayaka Kido!

One of the sweetest series in the world of romantic comedy, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsu no Ma ni ka Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken), is preparing to return with its second season. According to the official announcement made at the AnimeJapan 2026 event held on March 29, 2026, another important name has been added to the series' voice cast. Famous voice actress Marika Kōno will bring the character Ayaka Kido to life in the new season. Kōno previously won the hearts of fans with her role as Yumina Urnea Belfast in the In Another World with My Smartphone series.

There are also some exciting changes and returns on the production side of the new season. Project No.9, the studio behind the first season, is back at work for the second season. However, there has been a change in the director's chair; Chihiro Kumano is taking over from Lihua Wang, who directed the first season. Keiichirō Ōchi, responsible for the series' script composition, and Takayuki Noguchi, who handles character designs, continue in their roles. Additionally, Moe Hyūga, who composed the series' beloved music, has rejoined the team. The opening song for the new season will be "You are a Lover" (Kimi wa Koibito), performed by Masayoshi Ōishi.

An interesting statistic that made fans smile was also shared during the event. For those wondering how many times the main female character Mahiru Shiina said "Amane-kun" to Amane Fujimiya throughout the first season, a special video was released. According to the count, Mahiru pronounced Amane's name exactly 180 times during the first season! Such details once again highlight the intimate bond the series has established with its fanbase. The story of the second season will focus on a period where Amane and Mahiru grow even closer and their relationship deepens.

Adapted from the popular light novel series written by Saekisan and illustrated by Hanekoto, the anime first met audiences in January 2023. Gaining great popularity in a short time, the series tells the story of the innocent love between Mahiru, a tidy and helpful girl, and her messy neighbor Amane. The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 will premiere in Japan on April 3, 2026, and will be broadcast simultaneously for global audiences via Crunchyroll. With the addition of new characters to the story, it is already clear that this spring season will be quite romantic.