by It has been announced that the manga “Reiwa no Slave” will be adapted into a TV anime, scheduled to air in 2026. Suzuki Masato, known for “Magical Girl ni Kogarete,” will direct, and Asahi Productions will be in charge of animation production. A teaser video, teaser visual, and title logo were released alongside the announcement. A congratulatory illustration from the original author, Tomochika Haruomi, has also arrived.
“Reiwa no Slave” is a new-age occult comedy serialized by Tomochika Haruomi in “Kadocomi” and “Nico Nico Manga,” featuring a caring supernatural being and a lively Reiwa-era sibling. The story begins on a stormy day, when a landslide collapses a fence, leading the siblings to enter a place that has long been off-limits, where they encounter the terrifying supernatural being “Yamatagi Madara.” However, the siblings are not at all fazed by the strange, vengeful spirit, and instead grow attached to it, calling it “Dara-san”… and so the story unfolds. Volumes 1 through 6 of the manga are currently on sale, with the latest volume, Volume 7, due out on December 23rd.
A teaser trailer was released alongside the announcement of the TV anime adaptation, showcasing ominous footage, teaser visuals, and the title logo. What exactly is the true identity of the shrine enshrined in the forbidden land and the shadow reflected on the water’s surface? Anticipation for further news is building.
The main staff was also announced, revealing that Suzuki Masato of “Longing for a Magical Girl” will serve as director. Character design will be handled by Koichi Kikuta of the “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World!” series, and animation production will be handled by Asahi Productions, which worked on “Longing for a Magical Girl” under Suzuki and Atsushi Otsuki. Original author Tomochika shared an illustration and commentary celebrating the anime adaptation, along with comments from director Suzuki and character designer Kikuta.
The TV anime “Reiwa no Slave” will air in 2026. The recently opened official anime account, X (formerly Twitter), is running a giveaway for an illustration by the original author, Tomozuka. I’m eager to enter.
The full comment is below. Original author: Tomozuka Haruomi (“Reiwa no Slave” / Published by KADOKAWA). It still feels unreal that my work is being adapted into an anime, and I’m still a little lost. I’ve been involved from the scriptwriting stage, and I am so encouraged by the support they’ve shown me. I hope everyone looks forward to the finished product as much as I do. Director: Suzuki Masato. I’m Suzuki Masato, and I’ll be directing “Reiwa no Slave.” This work is filled with the charm of its quirky characters living in the Reiwa era.
The entire staff is working hard to convey that charm fully. I hope many people enjoy it. Character design: Kikuta Koichi. We are working hard to create a setting that recreates the original artwork as closely as possible. Let’s all rediscover the charm of Darasan’s artwork together! Prize: Original author: Tomotsuka Haruomi’s illustration celebrating the anime adaptation. How to apply: (1) Follow the official anime account X (@darasan_anime). (2) Repost the campaign post Application period: Until 23:59 on Wednesday, December 24th Application terms: Please check the official anime website. TV anime “Reiwa no Darasan” work overview Broadcast information> Broadcast begins in 2026
Staff Original work: Tomotsuka Haruomi (“Reiwa no Darasan” / Published by KADOKAWA) Director: Suzuki Masato Character design: Kikuta Koichi Music: Ishizuka Rei Music production: Lantis Animation production: Asahi Production
