Former Demon King and Hero romance is perfect setup—the natural tension between eternal enemies turned potential lovers creates compelling dynamics. Jun Fukuyama as NEET former Demon King is great casting; his range from serious to comedic fits a shut-in with secret demon lord past. Reverse isekai with both reincarnated is unique twist—having both the Demon King and Hero reborn in modern Japan instead of just one offers fresh possibilities. Enemies to lovers with past life memory is compelling; remembering their battle while navigating modern romance and school life adds layers.

If anime has taught us anything, it's that enemies can turn into friends, but can the same occur if one caused the other to reincarnate? The first teaser trailer for the upcoming anime adaptation of Hekiru Hikawa's reverse isekai manga Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life was released tonight, revealing the voice actors for the two leads as well as the lead staff members.

WATCH THE TEASER TRAILER: Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life First Teaser Trailer

Main Cast

Ryusei Narukami - Jun Fukuyama (Known for: Joker in Persona 5)

Meteor Hanaori - Akira Sekine (Known for: Tao in I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability)

Production Staff

Director: Hideyo Yamamoto

Animation Studio: LIDENFILMS

Series Composition: Yukie Sugawara

Character Design: Yosuke Okuda

Art Direction: Naoka Ayata

Color Design: Mineyo Onishi

Director of Photography: Kimihiro Nakano

Sound Direction: Ryosuke Naya

Music: Yukari Hashimoto and R・O・N

The Story

Pony Canyon describes the anime:

Ryusei Narukami—occupation: shut-in NEET. He spends his days holed up at home, endlessly gaming... but in another world, he was once the Demon King!

One day, Meteor Hanaori appears before him—the Hero who defeated Ryusei long ago and who is now living as an ordinary high school girl.

After reuniting with Meteor, Ryusei manages to reenter society, landing a job as a high school teacher at Mikenshi Girls' High School.

However, it turns out to be the very school Meteor attends!

Reincarnated into a peaceful world, the two meet once again—and a new romance between a former Demon King and a former Hero begins!?

Premiere Information

Date: 2026

Are you excited for this reverse isekai? What do you think of the former enemies premise? Which voice actor are you most interested in? Do you prefer isekai or reverse isekai? Share your thoughts in the comments below!