The popular light novel and manga series, There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her (Japanese title: Yūsha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Itanode, Kokuhaku Shite Mita), is officially receiving a television anime adaptation. This romantic comedy fantasy centers on a unique premise that has captivated readers.
The Story: A Demon’s Unlikely Love
The narrative follows Yoki, a man who, after a traffic accident, finds himself reincarnated into a fantasy world. However, instead of becoming a legendary hero or a formidable demon lord, he is reborn as a powerful yet low-ranking demon, serving as an underling in the Demon Lord’s castle. Yoki has no ambition to become the Demon Lord, content with his peaceful life as a guardian.
His quiet existence is upended when the Hero’s party launches an attack on the Demon Lord’s stronghold. While easily dispatching the hero and his companions, Yoki’s gaze falls upon Cecilia, the hero party’s kind and strong-willed cleric. He is instantly smitten, falling in love at first sight with the beautiful priestess. The series then explores the development of their unusual love story, filled with heartwarming and comedic moments.
Key Production Details
The TV anime adaptation will be animated by Studio GEKKOU. The main staff involved in bringing this romantic fantasy to the screen includes:
- Chief Director: Yasutaka Yamamoto (Medalist, Servant × Service)
- Director: Tomonori Mine (Isekai Onsen Paradise)
- Series Composition & Script: Yukie Sugawara (Overlord, No Guns Life)
- Character Design: Mina Osawa (The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest) adapting illustrator La-na’s original designs.
- Music: Satoru Kosaki (BEASTARS, The Apothecary Diaries) and MONACA.
- Producer: Ryo Aizawa (Starry Cube)
Voice Cast Revealed
Two prominent voice actors have been announced for the main characters, bringing them to life:
- Yoki: Kohei Amasaki, known for his roles as Masachika in Roshidere and Will in Wistoria: Wand and Sword. Amasaki commented on Yoki’s character, noting his “middle schooler fantasy edge” despite being 21, which makes him fun to play.
- Cecilia: Kana Hanazawa, a renowned voice actress recognized for roles like Mitsuri in Demon Slayer. Hanazawa described Cecilia as a nurturing cleric who watches over everyone kindly, and whose life finds joy through her encounter with Yoki.
Both voice actors expressed their excitement for the upcoming broadcast, emphasizing the balance of romance and comedy within the series.
Original Works
The anime is based on Suisei’s light novel series, which originally began serialization on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō (Let’s Become Novelists) website in 2013. The light novels feature illustrations by La-na. A manga adaptation by Kairi is currently serialized on Futabasha’s Manga Gaogao and Gaogao Monster Plus platforms, with this manga adaptation credited as the original work for the anime.
