Production on the first Iruma-kun anime movie has officially launched, bringing Osamu Nishi’s supernatural comedy to the big screen with an original story [1]. The theatrical project was revealed on Sunday, September 27, 2026, during the DEVIL’S PARTY! 2 special franchise gathering held at the Nippon Engineering College Arena in Tokyo [2]. This milestone announcement arrived immediately after the 24th episode of the television series concluded its fourth season on NHK Educational [3]. The upcoming film anchors celebrations leading into the tenth anniversary of the manga serialization in March 2027 [1].
Iruma-kun Anime Movie Project Launches
Excitement peaked inside the Nippon Engineering College Arena in Tokyo’s Ota Ward as the DEVIL’S PARTY! 2 event drew toward its scheduled conclusion on Sunday afternoon. Attendees watched the main stage screens darken before bold lettering announced a major surprise presentation, eliciting immediate cheers throughout the packed arena [5]. The promotional video confirmed that the first theatrical film project for Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun had commenced production under studio Bandai Namco Pictures, creating a story tailored specifically for theaters [1, 4]. The production team confirmed that the project marks the franchise’s full cinematic debut [1].
Following the stage revelation in Tokyo, the production committee distributed the promotional teaser video across digital channels and updated the official anime portal with new art [6]. The franchise social account on X announced the project to global fans, while international streaming distributor Crunchyroll confirmed availability across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, the CIS, and India [1, 4]. Fans tracking supernatural school comedies have observed similar audience engagement during announcements for The Failure at God School manga anime adaptation, highlighting strong global appetite for magical academy narratives. The Iruma-kun anime movie aims to expand that global reach on a grander visual scale [1].
Episode 24 aired on Saturday [3]. That broadcast concluded two cours on NHK Educational. The run delivered 24 weekly episodes starting April 4, 2026 [1].
Production Team and Original Story Scope
Animation studio Bandai Namco Pictures oversees the production of the new theatrical film, maintaining creative continuity with the television series that began in October 2019. The studio produced the 23-episode inaugural season beginning in October 2019, followed by 21-episode runs for both the second season in Spring 2021 and the third season in Fall 2022 [4]. NHK and NHK Enterprises, known as NEP, continue their collaborative production roles for the big-screen project [2]. Bandai Namco Pictures produces the animation [4].
Unlike the episodic television broadcasts that adapt chapter arcs sequentially from the manga, the upcoming Iruma-kun anime movie will feature a brand-new original story. The core premise centers on Suzuki Iruma, a selfless fourteen-year-old human sold to demons by irresponsible parents, who gets adopted by the demon lord candidate Sullivan [1, 3]. Sullivan enrolls Iruma into Babyls. Classmates would happily devour him. To survive inside Babyls academy, Suzuki Iruma must rely on supernatural evasion reflexes honed through years of parental neglect while preventing curious demons from discovering that a fragile human walks among them [1, 3]. Can the ultimate pacifist continue to dodge disaster while keeping his human identity hidden from ruthless demons in an unfamiliar theatrical setting? The cinematic format grants the animation staff room to stage expansive supernatural conflicts and explore Netherworld mythology on a grander visual canvas without interrupting the ongoing serialized timeline established across four television seasons and fifty published manga volumes [1].
Crucial lore elements will shape the theatrical adventure as Iruma relies on his unique survival instincts and demonic grandfather’s backing. Classmates challenge his standing through magical rank examinations, familiar summoning rituals, and social hierarchies rooted in Netherworld traditions [3]. The original story allows the Iruma-kun anime movie to explore uncharted corners of the demon realm while celebrating the franchise’s enduring comedic charm [1].
Demon School Iruma-kun Film Cast Reactions
Lead voice actor Ayumu Murase, who portrays protagonist Suzuki Iruma, shared his heartfelt anticipation with attendees during the Tokyo presentation at Nippon Engineering College Arena in Ota Ward. Murase expressed genuine excitement for the upcoming production, stating: ‘I think it’s going to develop into something that makes you wonder, What’s going to happen!? I’m really looking forward to it myself, and I hope everyone will come out to see it as well. For now, I’ll do my best with the recording, so please look forward to it!’ [2, 5]. Voice recording begins soon [5].
Ayumu Murase voices Suzuki Iruma [2]. Crunchyroll streams the television series. The actor has led the audio cast since October 2019 [4].
Manga creator Osamu Nishi also delivered a humorous message regarding the production secrecy surrounding the Demon School Iruma-kun film project. Nishi remarked: ‘More than anything, I’m really looking forward to it. I’ve been told by the people around me not to say anything, so I can’t really say anything (laughs), but we’re working very hard on it, so I hope you’ll wait patiently.’ [2, 5]. That comedic secrecy reflects the playful spirit shared between Iruma, Asmodeus Alice, and Clara Valac. Their tight classroom camaraderie mirrors the ensemble energy found among classmates in Devils’ Crest, underscoring how dynamic supernatural school relationships continually elevate modern fantasy anime adventures [4]. The creative team promises that uncompromising dedication will define every sequence of the theatrical production [5].
Manga Milestones and the 2027 Franchise Slate
The cinematic announcement coincides with remarkable publication milestones for the source material written and illustrated by manga creator Osamu Nishi for publisher Akita Shoten’s flagship magazine [1, 4]. Osamu Nishi created the manga [1]. The series began serialization in Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shonen Champion in March 2017. Over the past nine years, the demon school comedy has expanded into one of the publisher’s premier properties across domestic and international markets [4].
As of September 2026, the hit manga series has officially surpassed 20 million cumulative copies in circulation across combined print and digital publication formats in Japan [4, 5]. Akita Shoten published the 50th tankobon volume on September 8, 2026, marking a monumental achievement for the ongoing serialization [2, 4]. Volume 50 arrived on September 8. Meanwhile, publisher Kodansha USA continues its licensed English publishing program after acquiring the rights in July 2022, having released volume 21 on August 4, with volume 22 scheduled for release on October 6, 2026. Readers worldwide have enthusiastically embraced the rapid translation schedule, which keeps English-speaking manga audiences closely aligned with primary Japanese publication milestones. Akita Shoten published volume 50 [4].
Franchise momentum will accelerate sharply as the property approaches its tenth anniversary in March 2027. The promotional video for the Iruma-kun anime movie highlighted this decade-long journey, signaling extensive commemorative projects for readers [1]. Additionally, the spin-off manga Mairimashita! Iruma-kun: if Episode of Mafia, also known as the IruMafia Edition, has received a television anime adaptation scheduled to premiere in January 2027 [3, 4]. That winter debut sets up a remarkable year of dual anime projects for the franchise [4].
Season 4 Finale Sets Up Theatrical Stakes
The theatrical movie reveal arrived immediately on the heels of the season four television series finale, which concluded on September 26, 2026, across Japanese broadcast networks. Episode 24 closed out the ambitious two-cour broadcast on NHK Educational, completing key milestones from the Harvest Festival and Music Festival arcs depicted in the source material [1, 4]. The emotional final sequence celebrated the students of the Misfit Class receiving ceremonial honors from their dedicated Harvest Festival mentors, who formally recognized their extraordinary magical growth following months of intense demonic training in the Netherworld. Sullivan provided Iruma with special disguise glasses to shield him from swarms of enthusiastic younger students outside the Royal One classroom [4].
Beneath the joyful celebrations of advancing into their second school year, ominous developments continue to brew within the Netherworld hierarchy as villainous mastermind Baal and hostile demonic factions quietly position themselves for future conflict. Villainous mastermind Baal and the mysterious Six Fingers faction are positioning themselves to strike at Babyls, creating simmering tension for future storylines. Iruma’s evolving appearance, complete with mentor jewelry and growing confidence, demonstrates how far the once-timid human has come since his terrifying first day in the demon realm. His demonic allies Asmodeus and Clara remain steadfast guardians, ready to defend his secret against hostile factions [4].
With television broadcasting paused following the fourth season finale, the upcoming Iruma-kun anime movie provides an ideal theatrical bridge for global audiences [1]. Fans can stream all four seasons of the television anime on Crunchyroll with multilingual subtitles and English dubbing while production on the new movie continues at Bandai Namco Pictures in Tokyo [4]. The original theatrical production ensures that Iruma Suzuki’s demon academy journey will reach new heights before the franchise enters its landmark anniversary year [1].
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