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The Demon King Daughter Is Too Kind!! is an upcoming 2026 fantasy comedy anime based on the gag manga called Maou no Musume wa Yasashisugiru!!
It is a series predicated on inverting the clichés of the demon-lord trope into something wholesome. The novel is based on a young daughter of the Demon King, Doux, whose extreme kindness continuously disrupts the plans of the demon army's conquest.
Instead of grand-scale encounters, The Demon King’s Daughter Is Too Kind!! is more concerned with the everyday occurrences in the demon world, the humor of parents, and the soft misunderstandings between demons and mortals.
The Demon King's Daughter Is Too Kind!! Episode 1 premieres on January 7, 2026, and a preview of the episode streams on January 6 at 22:00 JST on DMM TV, followed by the actual TV airing on January 7, 2026, at 22:00 JST on Tokyo MX and affiliate stations.
The Demon King Daughter Is Too Kind!! will be available on Crunchyroll soon. This staged release aligns with recent anime tactics aimed at generating initial buzz through domestic previews. Subsequently, the first episode will have a mass distribution within the time span of 24 hours.
The Demon King’s Daughter Is Too Kind!! is released in a fashion that indicates the self-assurance in the attractiveness of the movie. In the early preview of DMM TV, it is reported that the channel has a special premiere event, which is a format that is becoming more common with comedy titles that have a good character hook. The weekly regular series commences on January 7, and the series is well established in mid-week 2026 programming. The simulcast of Crunchyroll provides close-time worldwide coverage.
In the story, The Demon King’s Daughter Is Too Kind!!, Doux is a demon princess who does not find herself able to kill people. Arahiman, the Demon King, her father, remits his invasion plans after seeing her mercy. Rather, he also commands his assistant Jahi to teach Doux to act like a decent demon, a task that never proved to be successful. This arrangement provides the main comedic cycle of the series.
Demon King's Daughter is Too Kind!! Series Set-Up
Episode 1 of The Demon King’s Daughter Is Too Kind!! is used as a tone-setter and introduces the demon world, the character of Doux, and the main theme of winning and losing the battle against conquest and compassion. The introductory episode does not make Ahriman a tyrant; on the contrary, it portrays the overprotective father who cannot decide between duty and love. The strictness of Jahi is contrasted with the innocence of Doux, which is the source of the comedy. These dynamics are well placed as pillars that are long-term.
The Demon King in the Daughter Is Too Kind!! is further reinforced by its production staff as it aims to be comic. Anime is created by EMT Squared, which has some experience with light fantasy and gag-driven adaptation. The series is directed by Masahiko Ōta, who has experience in character-based comedies, and the series composition is done by Takashi Aoshima. This blend implies fast-paced episodes structured on the effectiveness of punchlines.
The tone of The Demon King Daughter is Too Kind is further catered to by casting. Misaki Kuno plays Doux and uses her advantage of playing innocent and expressive roles. Akio Ōtsuka plays Ahriman, bringing seriousness and cordiality to the Demon King. The comedic rhythm is complemented by the supporting cast members like Ayaka Ōhasi and Shigeru Chiba.
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The optimistic atmosphere is strengthened by the opening theme, which is a song titled We Can Do!! by Kaori Ishihara, and the closing theme is performed in character by the lead actors and actresses. Light fantasy is boosted by background music by Yasuhiro Misawa, as opposed to tension. All these factors create a context of the anime as a comfort viewing.
The Demon King’s Daughter Is Too Kind!! has its source manga, which was first serially published in 2019-2021 and was re-published following its continued popularity. At least six volumes of collected material were available by the end of 2025, which was enough to make a standard one-course adaptation. The anime seems to be a strict, note-for-note version of the show instead of an enlargement or reinterpretation. There have been no announcements of any deviations from the manga premise.
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