The highly anticipated second season of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsu no Ma ni ka Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken) is officially slated to premiere in April 2026. The announcement was made alongside the release of the first teaser trailer, building excitement for the return of the popular romantic comedy.
Production Details and Staff Changes
Studio Project No. 9, which animated the first season, will return to produce the sequel. While key staff members are reprising their roles, a notable change sees Chihiro Kumano taking over as the new director for Season 2, replacing Wang Lihua. Keiichiro Ochi is returning as series composer, and Takayuki Noguchi will once again handle character designs. Other returning staff include Nukaru Kurahashi (Sub Character Design), Mahiru Shinya (Prop Design), Tomoya Kamijo (Director of Photography), and Moe Hyuga (Music). New additions to the production team include Ryosuke Kawai as Art Director, Yoko Suzuki for Color Design, and Akinori Mishima as Editor.
The main voice cast members are also confirmed to return, with Manaka Iwami as Mahiru Shiina, Taito Ban as Amane Fujimiya, and Hisako Kanemoto as Shihoko Fujimiya. Other returning cast members include Kensho Ono as Yuuta Kadowaki, Haruka Shiraishi as Chitose Shirakawa, Makoto Furukawa as Shuto Fujimiya, Taku Yashiro as Itsuki Akazawa, and Mai Nakahara as Sayo Shiina.
Series Background and Reception
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten anime is based on the light novel series written by Saekisan and illustrated by Hanekoto, which began serialization in 2018. A manga adaptation also exists, with art by Wan Shibata and composition by Suzu Yuki.
The first season, which aired for 12 episodes from January to March 2023, garnered significant praise and was voted the best anime of the Winter 2023 season. Crunchyroll streamed the initial season, depicting the blossoming relationship between the “angel” Mahiru Shiina and her ordinary next-door neighbor, Amane Fujimiya. The teaser trailer for the second season hints at a continuation of their tender and emotional bond, promising more heartwarming moments for fans.
