The upcoming ecchi anime Yandere Dark Elf, based on Nakanosora’s manga series, is set to premiere on April 7, 2025. Produced by Studio Elias, the series follows the unconventional relationship between Hinata Sunohara and Mariabelle, a dark elf from another world. With a new key visual, theme songs, and an exciting spin-off, fans have a lot to look forward to as the anime promises both humor and ecchi moments.
The anime will air on Tokyo MX and BS11 every Monday at 1:05 AM JST, starting April 7, 2025. It will also be available on AT-X at 11 PM JST. To cater to various tastes, Yandere Dark Elf will offer both a censored and uncensored version, with the latter being released as Blu-ray DVDs and through AnimeFesta. Alongside the main series, a mini-spin-off will premiere on April 6, 2025, offering an additional dose of the show’s humor.
Key Details and Staff for Yandere Dark Elf
Yandere Dark Elf is an adaptation of Nakanosora’s Yandere Dark Elf manga, serialized since 2021. The anime will showcase an exciting array of characters, with Minami Takahashi voicing the lead, Mariabelle. Rie Kawamura, Kyouka Maruyama, Hinako Takahashi, and Ayumi Mano will bring other central characters to life.
The anime’s direction comes from Toshikatsu Tokoro, with Yuki Takayabashi handling the script. Kazuhiko Tamura serves as the character designer, and Chihiro Endo composes the music. The cast’s voice talent and the visual direction promise to bring out the unique charm of Yandere Dark Elf, making it a notable anime for 2025.
In addition to the main series, Yandere Dark Elf will have a mini-spin-off titled A Dark Elf with a Slightly Heavy Love, which is set to debut on April 6, 2025. This spin-off, available on AnimeFesta and DMM TV, promises additional content that character dynamics not seen in the manga.
The anime will feature an opening theme song “Omoi Ai” (Heavy Love) by Miyabi from Hatenko fu-fu and an ending theme song titled “Sunadokei” (Hourglass) by Kecori. These songs aim to enhance the tone of the series and will likely become fan favorites as the show unfolds.
The plot of Yandere Dark Elf revolves around Hinata Sunohara, a character who is unexpectedly followed home by Marielle, a dark elf from another world. The chemistry between these two characters forms the core of the story, and their relationship is central to the plot’s development. Fans can expect plenty of humorous and ecchi moments as they pair their unique bond.
