Get ready, anime fans! The winter anime “Yuusha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Ita node, Kokuhaku shitemita.” (often shortened to “YuuKawa”) has just dropped the synopsis and advance screenshots for its first episode, titled “Kokuhaku shitemita.” (which can be translated as “I Tried Confessing”), set to premiere on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
About the Anime
Dive into “YuuKawa”, the catchy nickname for this series! It springs from a manga with Suisei handling the original story and Kairi on art, serialized in Futabasha’s “Manga ga Uga U” and “Uga U Monster Plus”. This is a fantastical love comedy that blends humans and demons in what’s described as the purest, slightly chuuni adventure in another world—perfect for those who love a mix of fantasy and heart-fluttering moments.
Staff and Cast
Bringing this story to life is a talented team and voice cast. Here are the key players:
Staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Original Work | Suisei・Kairi (Futabasha Monster Comics) |
| Character Original Design | La-na |
| Chief Director | Yamamoto Yasutaka |
| Director | Mine Tomonori |
| Series Composition & Script | Sugawara Yukie |
| Character Design & Chief Animation Director | Osawa Mina |
| Music | Kaminori Akatsuki & MONACA |
| Animation Production | Tsukiniji |
| Produce | Aizawa Ryou (Starry Cube) |
Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Youki | Amasaki Kouhei (the character “崎” is read as “tatsusaki”) |
| Cecillia | Hanazawa Kana |
| Yuuga | Kimura Ryouhei |
| Mikana | Natsuyoshi Yuuko |
| Happiness | Noguchi Iori (from =LOVE) |
| Raven | Murase Ayumu |
| Duke | Masuda Toshiki |
| Seek | Tanaka Minami |
| Shike | Sakurai Momo (from ≠ME) |
| Misaki | Ozawa Manami (from ≒JOY) |
Episode 1 Synopsis: “Kokuhaku shitemita.” (I Tried Confessing)
Our protagonist, Youki, is a former human turned demon who was reincarnated into another world. Stuck in a half-baked position as one of the Demon King’s underlings, he’s tasked with defeating the heroes. But things take a wild turn when the hero party storms the Demon King’s castle.
As Youki faces off against the intruders, he unexpectedly falls head over heels for Cecillia, the party’s priest. Her serious expression, her gestures—everything about her is just too moe! Determined to confess his feelings, Youki decides to take a leap of faith. But how will this unlikely love story unfold between a demon and a hero’s companion?
Broadcast and Streaming Information
TV Broadcast:
– TOKYO MX: From Tuesday, January 6, 2026, every Tuesday at 23:00
– Hokkaido Broadcasting: From Thursday, January 8, 2026, every Thursday at 24:56 (first episode at 25:26)
– RKB Mainichi Broadcasting: From Thursday, January 8, 2026, every Thursday at 27:00 (first episode at 27:30)
– BS11: From Tuesday, January 6, 2026, every Tuesday at 24:00
– AT-X: From Thursday, January 8, 2026, every Thursday at 23:30 (with repeat broadcasts every Monday at 11:30 and every Wednesday at 17:30)
*Broadcast dates and times are subject to change without notice.
Streaming:
– Early access on d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Hodai: Starting Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 23:30, then every Tuesday at 23:30.
– Other platforms like Prime Video, ABEMA, DMM TV, Hulu, Niconico Channel, FOD, Anime Times: Starting Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 23:30, then every Sunday at 23:30.
– J:COM STREAM, Miru Plus, TELASA, Ponta Pass: Starting Monday, January 12, 2026, at 0:00, then every Monday at 0:00.
– Additional pay-per-view services include iTunes, YouTube (Google), HAPPY☆Douga, Movie Full Plus, and more.
*Streaming dates and times are subject to change. Please check each service for details.
Article by: Nakase Koutarou
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