Heads up: Hanaori-san wa Tensei shitemo Kenka ga Shitai starts airing July 1, 2026. LIDENFILMS handles animation; 12 eps; the register's comedy register. Source is manga.
Quick answer
Hanaori-san wa Tensei shitemo Kenka ga Shitai premieres on July 1, 2026 from LIDENFILMS, with 12 episodes scheduled, with streaming partners to be confirmed. The show adapts a manga and sits in the comedy register corner of the Summer 2026 slate.
The setup
Narukami Ryusei is your typical NEET. He spends his days shut in his room playing video games without a care in the world, living a lazy life. But the truth is, Ryusei used to be a powerful demon king in another world! So why not spend this new life doing whatever he wants? Except, he wasn't the only one reincarnated into this world. The hero who struck him down is here too—and she's a really cute high school girl?! Can Ryusei survive reuniting with his foe in a new world, or will he find himself fighting even in this life?
Behind the camera
LIDENFILMS handles animation.
Director: Yamamoto, Hideyo.
Series composition / script: Sugawara, Yukie.
Character design: Okuda, Yousuke.
Music: Naya, Ryousuke.
Production committee involves Pony Canyon, Studio Mausu.
The background
Source format: Manga.
source readers will know whether the adaptation has the right rhythm; for newcomers, the manga is the homework if you want to commit early.
English-language title: Hanaori-san Wants to Have a Fight Even If She Reincarnates.
Japanese title: 花織さんは転生しても喧嘩がしたい.
Demographic positioning: Seinen.
Themes the show foregrounds: Reincarnation.
Broadcast
Premiere: July 1, 2026.
Broadcast slot: Sundays at 02:00 (JST).
Episode count: 12.
Episode duration: Unknown.
International streaming partners haven't been firmed up yet at time of writing.
Pre-air read
Members tracking the show on MAL: 5,630.
Popularity rank: #9183.
Looking for context? See the full Best Summer 2026 anime ranking and what to watch this Summer 2026 primer.
What to expect
If you're someone who slots comedy register shows on principle, Hanaori-san wa Tensei shitemo Kenka ga Shitai is an automatic add to the first-three-episode try-list. If the manga resonates with you, that doubles the case.
What to watch for in week one: animation density of episode one (premieres usually peak there — does episode two hold?), how the LIDENFILMS team handles the first big set piece, and whether the OP/ED give the show a sonic identity beyond the source's existing fan signaling.
Slot it for the first three episodes. If the production's holding by week three, you've got a season-runner.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does Hanaori-san wa Tensei shitemo Kenka ga Shitai premiere?
A: Hanaori-san wa Tensei shitemo Kenka ga Shitai premieres on July 1, 2026. It broadcasts on Sundays at 02:00 (JST).
Q: Where can I watch Hanaori-san wa Tensei shitemo Kenka ga Shitai?
A: Streaming partners for Hanaori-san wa Tensei shitemo Kenka ga Shitai haven't been confirmed publicly yet. SenpaiRanks updates this page as platforms announce.
Q: Is Hanaori-san wa Tensei shitemo Kenka ga Shitai based on a manga or light novel?
A: Hanaori-san wa Tensei shitemo Kenka ga Shitai adapts a manga. source readers will know whether the adaptation has the right rhythm; for newcomers, the manga is the homework if you want to commit early.
Q: How many episodes does Hanaori-san wa Tensei shitemo Kenka ga Shitai have?
A: Hanaori-san wa Tensei shitemo Kenka ga Shitai is scheduled for 12 episodes.
Q: Who is producing Hanaori-san wa Tensei shitemo Kenka ga Shitai?
A: LIDENFILMS handles animation production. Director: Yamamoto, Hideyo. Series composition: Sugawara, Yukie. Character design: Okuda, Yousuke.