The upcoming romantic comedy anime Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy (original Japanese title: Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi) has received a major update, with its premiere date confirmed as April 4, 2026, alongside the release of a striking new key visual and details on its theme songs.
The anime, produced by Studio Kai, is scheduled to begin broadcasting on Tokyo MX and BS11 at 25:00 JST on April 4 (effectively April 5 at 1:00 a.m. JST, or April 3 at 11:00 p.m. EST for international viewers accounting for the time difference). This positions it firmly in the spring 2026 anime season as one of the anticipated titles.
The newly unveiled key visual highlights the series' core dynamic, featuring the alluring yet inexperienced devil Kanan in a high school environment, teasing the blend of supernatural charm and romantic chaos ahead. Previous promotional materials, including trailers, have steadily built excitement since the project's initial reveal earlier in 2025.
The production team includes director Yasushi Muroya, assistant director Hisashi Isogawa, series composer Rintaro Ikeda (known for Insomniacs After School), character designer Akari Minagawa (Shabake), and sub-character designer Chisa Shibata. Animation is handled by Studio Kai.
The voice cast of Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy features a talented ensemble:
Aoi Koga as Kanan Takakiyo
Seiichiro Yamashita as Yoji Kyogi
Sayumi Suzushiro as Jeanne
Maki Kawase as Ami
Ayaka Nanase as Nadeko Masurao
Fuka Izumi as Milch Zebul
Hikaru Tono as Miel Zebul
Yoshino Nanjo as Lilim Zebul
Theme songs add to the energetic and whimsical vibe of the series. The opening theme Hatsukoi Moment is performed by the girl band Faulieu., while the ending theme Pop Snack Junk na HUNNY is performed by the VTuber group Aogiri High School.
The anime adapts the manga by Nonco, serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine since June 1, 2022, with multiple volumes released and ongoing popularity. It masterfully mixes supernatural fantasy with high school rom-com elements, centering on a powerful demon's surprising journey into love.
What is Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy about?
The manga series Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy is a romantic comedy written and illustrated by Nonco, originally serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine. It combines fantasy with high school slice-of-life elements, focusing on a demon's first encounters with love and everyday human experiences. The story has gained popularity for its humorous take on the "devil falls for human" trope, emphasizing innocence, misunderstandings, and sweet romantic progression.
As described on the anime's official website:
A beautiful and alluring devil that devours human souls has descended… Kanan, the "Gourmet Devil", descends upon a high school in the human world to devour young, sweet souls, and her first sacrifice is Yoji Kugi: "It's a high privilege to be devoured by yours truly. Be thankful, inferior creature." However… For some reason, she and Kugi end up making a romantic contract?! For the innocent Kanan, who has lived for thousands of years without experiencing first love, every day is filled with excitement! Going home together?! Holding hands?! Going on dates?! A first time?!?!?!?! "You damn inferior creature—!" The first-love rom-com about a cute and simple-minded devil begins♪"
With its blend of supernatural charm and heartfelt romance, Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy is poised to be a standout entry in the spring 2026 anime season. Further details, including streaming availability on platforms like Crunchyroll, are expected as the premiere approaches.
Source: Comic Natalie
