Iruma's
universe expands into the criminal underworld. NHK announced on Wednesday that
the spinoff manga Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun: IruMafia Edition (Mairimashita!
Iruma-kun if Episode of Mafia) will receive an anime adaptation of
Iruma-kun if Episode of Mafia. The premiere of this new series is scheduled
for January 2027.
Along with
the announcement, the first teaser visual of this project was revealed, which
reimagines the beloved characters of the franchise in a dark and elegant mafia
environment.
Iruma-kun
if Episode of Mafia Anime Details
This
production is an official spinoff based on the hiroja manga,
derived from the original work by Osamu Nishi. The plot is set in
an alternate mafia-themed world, where Iruma, a kind-hearted boy living in the
slums, sees his life change drastically when he unexpectedly becomes the
grandson of a mafia boss.
Unlike the
main series, this version promises a slightly more mature and serious tone,
while maintaining the essence of action comedy and the growth of the
protagonist along with his companions.
Creator
reactions
The authors
expressed their excitement to see this alternate version come to life on
screen:
hiroja (Author of the spinoff):
"Seeing my favorite characters move and talk on screen makes this a dream
come true... Please enjoy the differences, as well as the slightly dark but
gentle stories of these characters."
Osamu Nishi (Original Creator):
"Expect to see Iruma and the others showing a different and more sensual
charm than in the main series."
About
the franchise
The
original series, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, serialized in
the Weekly Shonen Champion, has surpassed 19 million copies in
circulation. While fans wait for this spinoff in 2027, the fourth season of the
main anime will begin airing on NHK Educational TV in April of this year.