Kadokawa dropped an exciting revelation on Wednesday, unveiling the teaser visual and promotional video for the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Sawayoshi Azuma’s manga, “Oroka na Tenshi wa Akuma to Odoru” (Stupid Angel Dances with the Devil). The video reveals the cast and staff of the anime series.
Also known as “The Foolish Angel Dances with Demons,” this Japanese manga series has gained immense popularity since its serialization in Dengeki Maoh in June 2016. With fifteen manga volumes already published as of April 2023, fans can’t contain their excitement as the anime is set to premiere in 2024.
The Stupid Angel Dances with the Devil manga also received a spin-off series illustrated by Suimin, titled Midara na Sotai wa Sei ni Mezameru, which began serialization in Dengeki Maoh on November 26, 2022.
The series follows a devil who finds love. Pretty normal, right? Information on the manga series is limited but we’re here to provide you with everything you need to know about The Stupid Angel Dances with the Devil.
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About ‘The Stupid Angel Dances with the Devil’
The teaser trailer released reveals the cast and staff for the upcoming anime adaptation. Itsuro Kawasaki directs the anime while Children’s Playground Entertainment and GAINA produce it. Kawasaki writes the series’ scripts as well. Yūko Yahiro, best known for his work in Kaguya-sama: Love is War, designs the characters.
Takurō Iga, who worked on Oshi No Ko will compose the music for this adaptation, while ANLA produces the music.
The main cast includes Yūma Uchida voicing Masatora Akutsu, the demon who came to the human world in search of an idol. Ayane Sakura voicing Lily Amane, who is secretly an angel. She’s loved at school and is an idol.
The Plot
In The Stupid Angel Dances with the Devil, a demon called Akutsu Masatora joins a high school in the human world. His mission? To find allies to help Hell against their rivals, the Angels. Things take an unexpected twist when he takes a seat right next to the drop-dead gorgeous Lily Amane. Cupid’s arrow strikes hard, and Akutsu can’t help but fall head over heels for her.
Now, he’s torn between his wicked duty and his heart’s wild desires, all while trying to figure out the mysterious secrets lurking behind Lily’s captivating eyes. Will he follow through with his demonic mission, or will love to conquer all in this supernatural rom-com?
Worth a Watch?
It’s not something new, but the execution of The Stupid Angel Dances with the Devil’s comedy and romance elements is top-notch. The humor in the first few chapters is incredibly hilarious, and the slow-burning romance between the main characters feels natural and endearing.
The manga never goes off point and stresses its primary focus of romance, leaving out harem elements. The art is a treat for the eyes, flawlessly capturing the cute, silly, and heart-pumping moments.
The story starts with character introductions, but as it unfolds, it dives into the intriguing lore of angels and demons, which adds creative layers to the narrative. Truth being said, the repetitive aspect of the romance dilemma, “I love him, but he’s a demon, she’s an angel,” can get a bit annoying but it’s still cute to see the main characters interact.
The artwork is almost perfect, effortlessly portraying emotions, and receiving chuckles from the readers. The chemistry between the leads is strong, making them enjoyable and engaging to follow. While some of the supporting characters may feel a bit one-dimensional, you can still like them, and we hope to learn more about them in the anime adaptation.
