The Demon King's Daughter Is Too Kind!! Gets Anime Adaptation in 2026!
"The Demon King's Daughter Is Too Kind!!" Gets Anime Adaptation
One of the cutest seinen, "The Demon King's Daughter Is Too Kind!!" (Maō no Musume wa Yasashi Sugiru!!) by Yūya Sakamoto, is set to receive an anime adaptation, premiering in 2026. The announcement came with a promotional teaser, revealing parts of the voice cast and creative team behind the project.
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About "The Demon King's Daughter Is Too Kind!!"
The manga first began its serialization online on Hakusensha's Manga Park service on May 16, 2019. Since its debut, the series has continued to be regularly published and remains ongoing. As of June 2025, it has been compiled into six tankōbon volumes, collecting the individual chapters for physical release.
"Maō no Musume wa Yasashi Sugiru!!" introduces Doux, the unusually kind daughter of Ahriman, an ancient conqueror who has traded his life of conquest for fatherhood. Despite Ahriman's and his loyal assistant Jahi's efforts to instill a malicious attitude suitable for her demonic lineage, Doux possesses such a good heart that she endears herself not only to demons and monsters but also to humans. Her unexpected kindness creates a profound impact in a world where malice is often the norm.
The Creative Team and Voice Cast of The Demon King's Daughter Is Too Kind!!
EMT Squared is the studio responsible for the animation, under the direction of Masahiko Ōta, known for his work on comedies like "Minami-ke" and "Himouto! Umaru-chan." Character design is handled by Yūki Nakano (Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, I'm Quitting Heroing), with music composed by Yasuhiro Misawa.
The voice cast includes Misaki Kuno as Doux, Ayaka Ohashi as Jahi, Doux's personal assistant, and Akio Otsuka as Ahriman, the powerful Demon King. The actors expressed enthusiasm for their roles, with Kuno highlighting Doux's sweetness, Ohashi acknowledging the responsibility of playing Jahi, and Otsuka recognizing the Demon King's unexpected tenderness.
Expectations from the Author and Team
Original manga author Yūya Sakamoto couldn't hide his excitement about the adaptation, calling it a "dream come true." Director Masahiko Ōta further highlighted the series' uniqueness as an unconventional fantasy comedy centered on Doux's positive influence. Series composer Aoshima Takashi then underscored the manga's core message: how even small acts of kindness can spark significant change, even in a world where selfishness often dominates. With these shared positive expectations and the team's dedication, fans are eagerly anticipating the anime to capture the original manga's charming and touching essence.
