💘⚔️There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her (2026): A Demon’s Love Story Like No Other – Plot, Cast, Release Date & Where to Watch

Anime fans, brace yourselves for one of the most unique fantasy rom-coms heading your way in 2026! There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her (勇者パーティーにかわいい子がいたので、告白してみた) is finally leaping from its light novel and manga roots into a full anime adaptation—coming exclusively to Crunchyroll.

This isekai tale flips the script on your usual “heroes vs. demons” setup and instead dives into something far sweeter, sillier, and surprisingly heartfelt. After all, what happens when the demon sent to crush the hero’s party falls in love at first sight… with their priestess?

❤️ A Demon’s Heartbeat: The Story of Yōki and Cecilia

Our protagonist, Yōki, wasn’t always a demon. Once human, his life took a sharp twist after reincarnation landed him in the service of the Demon Lord. Tasked with helping to defeat the Hero’s party, Yōki’s destiny seemed straightforward—until he laid eyes on Cecilia, the party’s devoted priestess.

“No way… she’s perfect.”

That one thought changes everything. Instead of plotting schemes of destruction, Yōki begins plotting something far more dangerous—confessing his feelings.

The anime follows Yōki’s flustered, awkward, and often hilarious attempts to woo Cecilia while balancing his duty as a demon. Meanwhile, Cecilia—kind, stern, and radiant in her devotion—becomes the center of Yōki’s universe. Their budding romance plays out against a backdrop of magical battles, comedic misunderstandings, and a world where demons and heroes aren’t supposed to fall in love.

📚 From Light Novel to Manga to Anime

This series has been quietly building a fanbase for over a decade. Originally penned by Suisei and illustrated by La-na, the light novels ran from 2014 to 2015 under Futabasha’s Monster Bunko label. Fast forward to 2021, and Kairi’s manga adaptation exploded online with readers, now collected in 12 volumes (as of July 2025).

Now, animation studio Gekkou is bringing the magic to life for television, with character voices fans are already excited for:

• Yōki voiced by Kōhei Amasaki (known for his comedic yet heartfelt performances)

• Cecilia voiced by none other than Kana Hanazawa, anime royalty when it comes to gentle, graceful heroines

🌸 What Makes This Anime Stand Out?

While isekai titles often flood the anime scene with overpowered heroes and dark adventures, There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her takes a refreshingly different approach.

It’s pure rom-com wrapped in fantasy, where the stakes aren’t about saving the world but rather about navigating the most terrifying battle of all—love. Imagine the chaos of magic duels mixed with shy confessions, comedic slip-ups, and heartfelt moments between two people from opposite sides of destiny.

Expect plenty of:

✨ Wholesome romance in unexpected places

✨ Comedy born from a demon’s lack of dating skills

✨ Warm, slice-of-life moments tucked between battles

✨ A “love against all odds” narrative that will charm fans of both rom-com and fantasy genres

📺 Streaming & Release

Mark your calendars—There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her is set to premiere in 2026, streaming on Crunchyroll worldwide.

Whether you’re here for the comedy, the romance, or the fantasy adventure, this anime promises a story where the demon doesn’t want destruction, only love. And maybe, just maybe, Cecilia will see past Yōki’s horns and fangs to the heart that beats beneath.

Because sometimes the bravest act in a world of heroes and demons is simply saying: “I like you.” ❤️