is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hekiru Hikawa. It began serialization in Kodansha's manga magazine Monthly Morning Two in August 2021. An anime television series adaptation produced by Liden Films aired from July to September 2026.
Plot The series follows Ryūsei Narukami, a NEET who lives alone and plays video games. He is actually the reincarnation of a demon lord from another world. One day, a high school girl named Meteor Hanaori shows up in his apartment, who turns out to be the reincarnation of the hero that defeated him during his life as a demon lord. Things get complicated when Ryūsei gets a job as a teacher in Meteor's high school.
Characters
A NEET and the reincarnation of the Demon Lord. He gets a job as a teacher at Meteor's high school. Despite their pasts, the two develop a relationship.
A high school student and the reincarnation of the Hero that defeated the Demon Lord. She develops a relationship with Ryūsei.
Media Manga Written and illustrated by Hekiru Hikawa, Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life began serialization in Kodansha's manga magazine Monthly Morning Two on August 23, 2021, with the first volume released on February 22, 2022. Ten volumes have been released as of July 2026.
In December 2025, Seven Seas Entertainment announced that they had licensed the series for English publication in an 2-in-1 omnibus format, with the first omnibus set to be released in October 2026.
Anime An anime television series adaptation was announced on September 21, 2025. It is produced by Liden Films and directed by Hideyo Yamamoto, with series composition handled by Yukie Sugawara, characters designed by Yousuke Okuda, and music composed by Yukari Hashimoto and R.O.N. The series aired from July 12 to September 26, 2026, on the Animazing!!! programming block on all ANN affiliates, including ABC Television and TV Asahi. The opening theme song is , performed by Masayoshi Oishi, while the ending theme song is , performed by Maaya Uchida. Crunchyroll is streaming the series. Plus Media Networks Asia licensed the series in Southeast Asia for broadcast on Aniplus Asia.
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References
External links Manga official website Anime official website