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Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life
Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life
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2026- 2026
1 Seasons
12 Episodes
7.4(7 votes)
Returning Series
Animation
Comedy
Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

Once the Demon King, now a shut-in NEET—Ryusei Narukami's second life is anything but peaceful! When Meteor Hanaori, the Hero who once defeated him, suddenly returns as a normal high school girl, his world is thrown into chaos. Determined to change, Ryusei reenters society as a teacher and ends up teaching at her school! Their explosive reunion reignites the past—and sparks an unexpected love!

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Bandai Namco Filmworks
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BS Nippon Corporation

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