Analyzing Mahiru's "Chou-kun" Counter Video for The Angel Next Door
Ahead of the much-awaited broadcast of the second season of the TV anime "The Angel Next Door Turned Me into a No-Good Person Before I knew it", a very special and funny "'Shou-kun' counter video" has finally been released for the fans. If you have been following the story of Amane and Mahiru, you would know how much this small nickname matters in their blossoming relationship.
This unique video was unveiled today, March 29th, during the "AnimeJapan 2026" event which is currently being held at the famous Tokyo Big Sight. The video basically summarizes every single time Mahiru Shiina said "Chou-kun" (or "Shu-kun") throughout the entire first season. To everyone's surprise, the final tally revealed that she said it a total of 180 times! It is honestly quite heartwarming to see how often she relied on that name while caring for him. Many fans feel that why The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten is the must-watch romance of the season is because of these tiny, sweet interactions that build up over time.
New Visuals and Cast Updates for Season 2
Along with this fun counter video, the production team also released a new "angel-like visual" of the heroine Mahiru. In this new art, she looks as elegant as ever, truly living up to her school nickname. But that is not all the news we got today. It was also officially announced that Marika Takano will be joining the cast for the second season. She will be voicing the character Ayaka Kido, and fans are quite curious to see how she fits into the dynamic of our main couple.
For those who need a quick refresher, the story revolves around the sweet and somewhat slow-burn love between Shu (Amane) and Mahiru. They started as mere neighbors living in the same apartment building, but Mahiru’s habit of looking after Amane eventually brought them closer. The upcoming second season is set to depict the actual love story of the two after they finally decide to start dating. It is definitely one of those shows where the simplicity of the plot makes it so relatable.
TV anime “The angel next door turned me into a useless person” “Shu-kun” counter video
Anticipation for the 2026 Spring Cool
The hype for the return of Amane and Mahiru is real, and it’s easy to see why The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten is the must-watch romance of the season for anyone who enjoys a pure, feel-good story. The animation style seems to have maintained its softness, which perfectly suits the tone of the light novels by Saekisan.
Anime work information:
- Title: “The angel next door turned me into a useless person” Season 2
- Release Window: 2026 Spring Cool
- Main Cast:
- Yasuto Saka (Amane Fujimiya)
- Mainaka Iwami (Mahiru Shiina)
- Taku Yashiro (Itsuki Akasawa)
- Haruka Shiraishi (Chitose Shirakawa)
- Marika Takano (Ayaka Kido)
With the premiere date getting closer, we can expect more updates soon. For now, the "Shu-kun" counter should be enough to keep the fans smiling while they wait for April!
