HIDIVE to Stream I'm Dating a Dark Summoner Anime in October
The short-form format and the studio's focus on niche, experimental titles reflect HIDIVE's strategy of differentiating its catalog from mainstream seasonal offerings.
Reporting from 2 sources: Anime News Network, OtakuKart Anime.
HIDIVE announced on Monday that it will stream the short anime adaptation of Shaoh's manga I'm Dating a Dark Summoner (Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru) starting in October 2026 as part of its fall simulcast lineup. The fantasy romantic comedy follows Amona, a demi-human dark summoner who uses demonic power, and Roni, a righteous cleric. Their adventuring party forms and the two share a passionate night together on the first day, setting up a chaotic relationship. The main cast includes Rei Takano as Amona, Yūki Nishiyama as Roni, and Hōden Tei Senmai as Imp. Seiya Miyajima, known for Umayon and BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Pico, is directing, overseeing, and writing the series scripts. Takahiro Sasaki, who worked on Chronicles of the Going Home Club, is the character designer and chief animation director. WWWave Corporation's Deregula anime label is producing the series. The manga launched in Kadokawa's Dra Dra Sharp# online magazine in 2021, and its seventh compiled volume shipped in March.
HIDIVE confirmed the license on June 15 via a press release, adding the title to its fall 2026 slate. The anime will be a short-form series, a format that has gained traction in recent years for its tighter storytelling and shorter episode runtimes. HIDIVE President John Ledford said in the announcement that the show offers a mix of fantasy and rom-com while embracing an emerging trend in anime production. WWWave Corporation, which owns the ComicFesta web manga service and the AnimeFesta programming block, is handling production through its Deregula label. The manga by Shaoh originally began serialization in Kadokawa's Dra Dra Sharp# online magazine in 2021, and Kadokawa published the seventh compiled volume on March 9, 2026. The anime's main staff includes director and series composer Seiya Miyajima, character designer Takahiro Sasaki, and a cast led by Rei Takano and Yūki Nishiyama.
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- Anime News Network News HIDIVE to Stream I'm Dating a Dark Summoner Anime
- OtakuKart Anime ‘I’m Dating a Dark Summoner’ Anime Announced for HIDIVE Fall 2026 Lineup