“Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun” Spin-off “Mafi-a” Officially Greenlit for Anime in 2027, Sending Fans into a Frenzy!

On February 4, 2026, NHK Anime officially announced the animation of “Mairimashita! Iruma-kun if Episode of Mafi-a,” a spin-off project of the popular series “Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun.” The broadcast is scheduled to begin in January 2027 on NHK General TV, leading to an outpouring of joy from fans on X (formerly Twitter), with “Mafi-a” becoming a trending topic.

“Mafi-a” (a portmanteau of ‘mafia’ and the Japanese word for demon, ‘ma’) depicts a parallel world where the protagonist, Iruma-kun, becomes the young head (boss) of a mafia family. According to NHK Anime's announcement, it is described as a “full-fledged action-comedy starring a kind-hearted boy,” and is expected to offer a charm distinct from the main series. Some fans have expressed surprise, asking, “Isn’t it quite bloody compared to the main story!?” highlighting the attention garnered by its unique worldview.

In response to the anime adaptation news, X users posted a flurry of reactions filled with both surprise and delight, including: “Too much information...!!!!”, “Is it really okay to animate Mafi-a?!”, “So soon?! Wow, I’m happy!!”, and “Finally👏.” There were also comments encouraging concurrent viewing with the main series, such as: “Mafi-a is incredibly interesting and I highly recommend it!! It’s 130 times more fun if you read it alongside the original Iruma-kun!!” indicating the depth of its story.

Fans are particularly looking forward to seeing the characters grow and develop in this alternate environment, different from the main story. Comments like: “It’s great how the same characters show different charms in the spin-off,” and “This means we’ll get to see *that* Azu scene from Mafi-a in the anime, right!!??” reveal high expectations for the animation of specific characters and iconic scenes.

With the broadcast set for January 2027, fan excitement continues to build. All eyes are now on what surprises and emotions Iruma-kun’s “Mafi-a” world, brought to life on NHK General TV, will deliver.

The context

“Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun” (Mairimashita! Iruma-kun) is a highly popular Japanese manga and anime series that follows a kind-hearted human boy named Iruma Suzuki, who is sold to a demon by his irresponsible parents and ends up attending a school for demons in the Netherworld. Known for its comedic elements, heartwarming character interactions, and exciting school life adventures, it has garnered a significant global fanbase.

“Mairimashita! Iruma-kun if Episode of Mafi-a” is a fan-favorite spin-off that originated as a web series written by Osamu Nishi, the original author of “Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun.” It explores an alternate universe where Iruma-kun is raised in a mafia setting rather than a demon school, leading to a darker yet still comedic and action-packed narrative. The 'if' in the title signifies its 'what if' scenario nature. The announcement of its official anime adaptation by NHK, Japan's national public broadcasting organization, signifies a major production and widespread recognition of the spin-off's popularity and potential.

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