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Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 is airing in Spring 2026, with the Misfit Class's Music Festival arc underway. The series has held the top spot in Anime News Network's weekly reader poll and placed in the top five of Anime Corner's weekly rankings.

Synthesized from 4 Yomimono stories · updated May 30

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 is in the middle of its Spring 2026 run. The season has performed well in reader polls: Anime News Network's weekly poll for episodes aired May 13-19 ranked Iruma-kun first, ahead of Witch Hat Atelier and Dorohedoro. In Anime Corner's Week 8 poll, the series placed fifth with a vote share that was not specified, while Re:ZERO Season 4 dominated that poll with 20.08%.

The season's Music Festival arc has been the focus of recent episodes. Episode 6, which aired on Mother's Day weekend, centers on Purson Soi's mother supporting his decision to defy his father and stay in the festival. The episode also introduces judge Poro, whose harsh judging style threatens the Misfit Class's performance without Purson. Episode 7 devotes its entire runtime to the Misfit Class's musical theater performance. The episode follows Keroli's choreography, which assigns each demon a role suited to their personality, and the class's collective faith that Purson Soi will appear despite being absent all day. Purson gradually fades into visibility during the performance, playing the mysterious bat demon Pixie, and the crowd reacts with enthusiasm. Iruma stays in the background during the episode, acting as a supportive presence rather than a lead performer. Kaede Hondo's singing as Elizabetta receives particular praise. The English dub lacks subtitles for the songs, which undermines the episode's immersive quality.

Key facts

Spring 2026 weekly reader poll ranking
Ranked first in Anime News Network's weekly poll for episodes aired May 13-19.
Anime Corner Week 8 ranking
Placed fifth in Anime Corner's Spring 2026 Week 8 poll.
Episode 6 focus
Episode 6 centers on Purson Soi's mother supporting his choice to defy his father and stay in the Music Festival.
Episode 6 new character
Episode 6 introduces judge Poro.
Episode 7 structure
Episode 7 devotes its entire runtime to the Misfit Class's musical theater performance.
Episode 7 performance details
Purson Soi fades into visibility during the performance, playing the bat demon Pixie.
Episode 7 voice performance
Kaede Hondo's singing as Elizabetta receives particular praise.
Episode 7 English dub issue
The English dub lacks subtitles for the songs.

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1d ago

Iruma-kun Season 4 Episode 20 Puts Competence at the Center of Cute

Episode 20 of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 centers on the dem-dol competition and what cute means in that world. Ameri, performing as Merie, redefines the term through competence rather than clumsiness, while Lead, as Lindy, refuses to play tug'o'tail with the boy idols. The episode also raises a question about how demons see their tails. The community score is 4.7.

6d ago

Iruma-kun Season 4 Episode 19 Brings Ameri Into the Dem-dol Games Team

Episode 19 of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 sees Ameri become the fourth member of the Dem-dol Games team. Iruma and Lead are roped into performing as Irumi and Lindy when Keroli calls in a promise from the Harvest Festival. Gyari, a rival idol pursuing Kuromu, motivates both boys. The episode earned a community score of 4.7.

Aug 19

Iruma-kun Gets Chocolate-Themed LAFARY Goods on September 11

Anime 'Mairimashita! Iruma-kun' and LAFARY are releasing collaboration goods on September 11, 2026. The lineup features nine items with newly drawn chocolate-themed illustrations, including badges, acrylic stands, tapestries, and T-shirts. Store sales have purchase limits and numbered tickets, while online orders run through September 30.

Aug 10

Crunchyroll Adds Angel Next Door Season 2 English Dub and 16 Manga Titles

Crunchyroll began streaming the English dub of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten season 2 last Thursday, with a full cast led by Ryan Negron and Jill Harris. The same day, Crunchyroll Manga added 16 titles including Bocchi the Rock!, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Tougen Anki, and Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun.

Aug 6

Iruma-kun Season 4 Episode 18 Pits Candidates Against a Feast

Episode 18 of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 sees the demon king candidates face the Thirteen Crowns. The real test is gluttony, measured by how much they eat. Iruma is at a loss for answers, while Clara prepares the Misfit Class for the incoming first years.

Aug 4

Omoi Licenses Sukeban Deka for Exclusive Digital Release This Fall

Digital manga publisher Omoi announced at its Otakon 2026 industry panel on Friday that it will release Shinji Wada's Delinquent Detective: Sukeban Deka in English for the first time. The shojo crime thriller will be available exclusively on the Omoi: Manga Reader app this fall, with chapters accessible through the Omoi Premium subscription. The original manga ran in Hakusensha's Hana to Yume magazine from 1976 to 1982, and has inspired multiple live-action series and films, a 1991 video anime, and a 2006 live-action film. Omoi also revealed plans to add 54 Kodansha titles to its catalog, available for volume purchase, with early volumes from six titles available now, including After the Rain, Dororo, and Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun. Omoi Premium members receive a 20% discount on all volume purchases. The announcement marks a significant addition to Omoi's library of classic shojo manga, following its earlier license of The Sword of Paros.

Jul 27

Iruma-Kun Season 4 Episode 17 Pushes the Demon King Race Forward

Episode 17 of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 explores the implications of the Thirteen Crowns' nominations for the Demon King position. Azz's mother considers nominating him but realizes he would defer to Iruma. Sullivan's plan to train a child candidate, likely Iruma, is framed as a way to avoid another overly powerful king like Derkila.

Jul 20

Iruma-Kun Episode 16 Reveals Opera's Reason for Serving Sullivan

Episode 16 of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun explains why Opera serves Sullivan: out of hope, because Sullivan represents the best of demons-kindness in a world where it is rare. The episode also reveals that Iruma has been nominated as a candidate for demon king, and Opera wants to become his devoted devil.

Jul 14

Iruma-kun Season 4 Episodes 14-15 Focus on Acceptance and Character Growth

The review of episodes 14-15 of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 highlights themes of acceptance as characters like Ameri and Lead help others feel included. Naphula's social anxiety is addressed by the girls' group, while Lead helps Asmodeus realize he is not an outsider. Iruma's influence spreads through his friends.

Jun 29

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-Kun Season 4 Episode 13 Gives Iruma a Birthday He Never Had

Episode 13 of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 centers on Iruma's birthday, which his friends and family celebrate with a demonic ritual called an exorcibration. The episode emphasizes Iruma's past neglect by his parents and his current acceptance among his demon companions, culminating in Lead calling Iruma his little brother and Iruma breaking down in tears.

Jun 23

Ameri Returns to Center Stage in Iruma-kun Season 4 Episode 12

Episode 12 of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 brings Ameri back after the music festival arc. The episode examines her position between student and adult, her relationship with Iruma, and the rare moments she can be herself. It also sets up Iruma's birthday and hints at Kiriwo's next move. The community score is 4.3.

Jun 13

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 Adds Three Cast Members, Teases Dem-dol Games

The staff for the fourth season of the Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun anime released a second main promotional video and visual on Saturday, June 13. The new materials introduce three additional cast members and preview the upcoming Dem-dol Games story arc. Yūma Uchida joins as Leviathan Leiji, a grandson of one of the Three Greats and a candidate for the next Demon King. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka voices Belial-Berry Razberry, another descendant of the Three Greats. Misato Matsuoka plays Gyari, a dem-dol competitor in the Dem-dol Games. The new visual centers on Team Devimus, which includes Irumi, Kuromu (Kerori Crocell's idol persona), Lindy (Shax Lied's idol form), and Merry (Ameri Azazel's idol persona), with Gyari positioned as their main rival. The season debuted on April 4 on NHK Educational and is streaming on Crunchyroll in multiple regions. It is scheduled for 24 episodes across two cours.

Jun 13

Yuma Uchida, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Misato Matsuoka Join Iruma-Kun Season 4 Cast

The fourth series of Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, airing two consecutive cours on NHK E-Tele since April, released its second main PV and visual. The visual shows the team Devimus-Irumi, Kuromu, Rindy, and Merry-opposite the akudol Garry. Yuma Uchida, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, and Misato Matsuoka join the cast as Leviathan Reiji, Belial Berry Raspberry, and Garry respectively.

Jun 9

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-Kun Season 4 Episode 10 Pushes a Poly Romance Reading

Episode 10 of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 leans hard into a polyamorous reading of the central trio. Clara declares them the "Triple Love Squad," sets Iruma and Asmodeus up on a date, and the episode ends with Iruma asking Azz to be his best friend in a scene that mirrors a romantic confession. Meanwhile, Asmodeus is the only one who knows Kiriwo is back and plotting.

May 31

Iruma-Kun Season 4 Episode 9 Sets Up Kiriwo's Return and Poro's Betrayal

Episode 9 of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 functions as a partial recap, reminding viewers of Kiriwo's history as a primal demon and his escape from prison. The episode also reveals that Poro, despite his earlier integrity, is willing to ally with Kiriwo's minion Toto for a chance to see Derkila again. Asmodeus independently recognizes Kiriwo's dangerous nature, but his realization that Iruma kept this secret may strain their relationship.

May 30

Re:ZERO Season 4 Dominates Spring 2026 Rankings With Fifth Win

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 has taken the top spot in the Spring 2026 weekly anime rankings for the fifth time, according to the Week 8 poll from Anime Corner. The series received 20.08% of over 5,000 votes, the highest vote share any anime has achieved this season. Daemons of the Shadow Realm placed second with 5.15%, and Classroom of the Elite IV earned its first top-three finish of the season in third place with 4.65%. Witch Hat Atelier and Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 rounded out the top five. Re:ZERO Season 4 has now won five of the first eight weekly polls, extending its lead as the season enters its final weeks. The series began on April 8 and previously ranked first in Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 6. The season consists of 19 episodes split into two arcs: the 11-episode Loss Arc starting April 8 and the 8-episode Recapture Arc beginning August 12, with a two-month break in between. Anime News Network also noted that Dorohedoro and One Piece kept Witch Hat Atelier just shy of first place in their own rankings.

May 25

Anime News Network Readers Rank Spring 2026: Iruma-Kun Holds Top Spot

Anime News Network published its weekly reader poll for the Spring 2026 season, covering episodes aired May 13-19. Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun held the number one spot for episode rankings, followed by Witch Hat Atelier and Dorohedoro. The cumulative ranking also reflects scores from previous weeks.

May 20

Iruma-Kun Season 4 Episode 7 Devotes Full Runtime to Misfit Class Musical

The seventh episode of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 dedicates its entire runtime to the Misfit Class' musical theater performance in the school's festival. The episode centers on Keroli's choreography, which assigns each demon a role suited to their personality, and on the class's collective faith that Purson Soi will appear despite being absent all day. Purson gradually fades into visibility during the performance, playing the mysterious bat demon Pixie, and the crowd reacts with enthusiasm. The review notes that Iruma stays in the background during the episode, acting as a supportive presence rather than a lead performer. Kaede Hondo's singing as Elizabetta receives particular praise. The reviewer also points out that the English dub lacks subtitles for the songs, which undermines the episode's immersive quality. The episode is described as a whole-class showcase that reinforces the Misfits' bond and their acceptance of Purson as a member of their group.

May 17

Purson Soi's Mother Takes Center Stage in Iruma-Kun Season 4 Episode 6

Episode 6 of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4, airing on Mother's Day weekend, focuses on Purson Soi's mother supporting his choice to defy his father and stay in the Music Festival. The episode also introduces judge Poro, whose harsh judging style threatens the Misfit Class's performance without Purson.