WWWave Corporation‘s Deregula animation label has opened an official website for the television anime adaptation of Takatou Rui‘s Hagure Idol: Jigoku-hen manga. The announcement revealed the main cast, staff, and a commemorative visual. The series is set to premiere in January 2027.
Main Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Haebaru Misora | Toujou Hisako |
| Goujima Sarah | Shiraki Nao |
| Choi Yun-Hui | Murakami Natsumi |
| Koori Nene | Iida Hikaru |
Staff
| Role | Staff |
|---|---|
| Director | Andou Takashi |
| Series Composition | Kurosaki Eiyo |
| Character Design | Iwata Ryuuji |
| Chief Animation Director | Morimori |
| Art Director | Aota Minoru |
| Art Design | Do Kim Hoan Tran |
| Color Design | Saitou Riku |
| Director of Photography | Hayashi Tomohiro |
| Editing | Hayashi Tomohiro |
| Sound Director | Shiba Akinori |
| Sound Production | Object |
| Music | ZincP |
| Producer | Deregula |
| Studio | Raiose |
| Production | WWWave |
Manga Run and Related Releases
Takatou began the ecchi comedy manga in Bessatsu Manga Goraku in April 2014 and serialized it there until December 25 of that year. The series later moved to Manga Goraku Special in March 2015. It went on hiatus in September 2022, resumed in March 2024, and moved to Goraku Web! in June 2025. Nihonbungeisha published the 19th volume on April 28.
A spin-off manga, Hagure Idol Jigoku-hen Gaiden: Princess Sarah, ran on the Goraku Egg platform from April 2015 to December 2015. Its first and final volume was released in February 2016.
Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the manga in English under its Ghost Ship mature reader imprint in 2-in-1 omnibus editions in December 2020. The 17th and 18th volumes went on sale on July 14.
A live-action movie adaptation produced by Sedic Deux premiered in Japan in September 2020.
Synopsis
The story follows Haebaru Misora, an 18-year-old karate expert who moves to Tokyo to chase her dream of becoming a famous singer. Her sleazy handlers trick her into the adult entertainment industry instead. Her only way out is to survive a martial arts tournament against one hundred lustful male opponents; losing carries a severe erotic penalty.
Official Links
Official site: hagureidol.deregula.com
Official X: @hagure_anime
Source: PR Times
