Anime Adaptation Announced for ‘Yuusha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Ita node, Kokuhaku shitemita.’
Get ready for another Isekai adventure heading your way! The romantic adventure novel turned manga, Yuusha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Ita node, Kokuhaku shitemita. (which you might also know as There was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her.), is officially getting a television anime adaptation. The news dropped via the opening of an official website by publishing company Futabasha.
Alongside the exciting announcement, a teaser visual was released, giving us a first look at the world of the series. Plus, we’ve got confirmation on the main cast and core staff who will be bringing this story to life.
Meet the Main Cast
Two talented voice actors have been revealed to star in the leading roles for Yuusha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Ita node, Kokuhaku shitemita. Fans will recognize their voices from various popular anime series.
| Character | Voice Actor | Known For (Other Roles Mentioned in Source) |
|---|---|---|
| Youki | Kouhei Amasaki | Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san |
| Cecilia | Kana Hanazawa | 5-toubun no Hanayome |
The Creative Minds Behind the Anime
Bringing a story from page to screen requires a dedicated team. Here is the key staff announced for the Yuusha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Ita node, Kokuhaku shitemita. anime adaptation:
| Role | Staff Member | Known For (Other Works Mentioned in Source) |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Director | Yasutaka Yamamoto | Aharen-san wa Hakarenai |
| Director | Tomonori Mine | Meitou “Isekai no Yu” Kaitakuki: Around 40 Onsen Mania no Tensei Saki wa, Nonbiri Onsen Tengoku deshita |
| Series Composition, Script | Yukie Sugawara | Overlord |
| Character Design | Mina Oosawa | Kono Kaisha ni Suki na Hito ga Imasu |
| Music | Satoru Kousaki, MONACA | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (Kousaki), Summertime Render (MONACA) |
| Producer | Ryou Aizawa (Starry Cube) | Rikei ga Koi ni Ochita no de Shoumei shitemita. |
| Studio | Gekkou |
What’s the Story About?
Curious about the plot? The series follows Youki, a man who, after a traffic accident, finds himself reborn in a fantasy world. But instead of becoming the legendary hero, he’s reincarnated as an incredibly powerful demon! With no ambition to rule as the Demon Lord, he spends his days as a rather ordinary low-ranking guardian in the Demon Lord’s castle.
His quiet life changes one day when the Hero’s party arrives to attack. On a whim, Youki takes them all down. However, after healing them up and preparing to send them back, he spots the female priest among the group and is instantly smitten. Love at first sight strikes, leading to a rather unique romance!
Source Material Background
The story of Yuusha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Ita node, Kokuhaku shitemita. began its life as a web novel written by Suisei, starting back in July 2013 on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website. Futabasha later picked it up for light novel publication under their Monster Bunko imprint in October 2024 (Note: Date seems unusual based on light novel final volume date, but this is what the source says), featuring illustrations by La-na. The light novel series concluded with its third volume, which was released in August 2015.
The manga adaptation, illustrated by Kairi based on Suisei’s work, started its serialization in Futabasha’s Manga Gaugau in January 2021. As of late March, the 11th volume of the manga was released, with the 12th volume planned for a late July release.
Stay Connected
Want to keep up with all the latest updates on the anime? You can check out the official website and follow the series on social media.
Official Site: https://yuukawa-anime.com/
Official X (formerly Twitter): @yuukawa_anime
This news comes from Comic Natalie.
Fans of the series can look forward to seeing Yuusha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Ita node, Kokuhaku shitemita. come to life on screen!
