On March 13, 2025, the official website and X (formerly Twitter) account for Yandere Dark Elf anime released its main promotional video, providing fans with an exciting sneak peek into the upcoming series. The trailer highlights character voice performances and features both the opening and ending theme songs. Scheduled to premiere on April 7, 2025, the series will be available on Tokyo MX, BS11, and additional channels.
Produced by Studio Elias, this anime adapts the fantasy manga created by Nakanosora, which has been serialized on Takeshobo’s Web Comic Gamma Plus since September 2021. To date, four tankobon volumes have been published, firmly establishing the series’ lore and characters.
A Closer Look at the Main Trailer and Character Dynamics
Watch the official trailer here
The promotional video offers a fresh glimpse at the intriguing chemistry between the main characters, Hinata Sunohara and the dark elf, Mariabelle. Viewers also get to meet other important characters, including Hinata’s classmate Sakura Mochida, the demi-human Mei, and the priestess Cecil, in this engaging clip. The trailer not only showcases character interactions but also features Mariabelle’s determined pursuit of Hinata, underlining her affection as she follows him to his world to become his roommate.
Additionally, viewers can enjoy the captivating opening theme “Omoi Ai,”performed by Hatenko fu-fu, alongside the closing song “Sunadokei”by Kecori, setting the tone for the romantic adventures ahead.
Yandere Dark Elf is set to air on April 7, 2025, at 1:05 am JST on Tokyo MX and BS11, with an uncensored version available for streaming on AnimeFesta and DMM TV. The show will also be broadcast on the AT-X channel, catering to a wide range of audiences.
The anime features an impressive voice cast, including Minami Takahashi as Mariabelle, Rie Kawamura as Hinata Sunohara, Hinako Takahashi as Cecile, Ayumi Mano as Mei, and Kyoka Maruyama as Sakura Mochida. The series is directed by Toshikatsu Tokoro, known for work on the Plus-Sized Elf anime, with Yuki Takabayashi providing the musical score. Kazuhiko Tamura is responsible for character design, while Manami Koyama serves as the art director, and Yoshikazu Miyagawa takes charge of the cinematography. Music composition is led by Chihiro Endo.
Exploring the Narrative Landscape
The Yandere Dark Elf anime chronicles the life of Hinata Sunohara, who returns to Earth after vanquishing a malevolent Overlord in a parallel universe. As he attempts to reintegrate into his everyday school life, he discovers that his ardent ally, the dark elf Mariabelle, has decided to join him as his roommate.
This fantasy rom-com promises to delve into the delightful and unpredictable moments arising from their budding relationship, blending humor, action, and romance as the pair navigate their unique circumstances.