Dark Summoner and Dekiiteru: Short Anime Adaptation Confirmed
There is some really great news for the fans of fantasy rom-coms. Shaoh's popular series, Dark Summoner and Dekiiteru, is officially getting a short anime adaptation. This announcement has already created quite a bit of buzz in the community. To mark this special occasion, a commemorative illustration has also been shared by Kurumaoh, giving us a nice little look at what is coming. It is quite a big step for the series, which has been growing steadily in popularity lately.
A Unique Take on the Fantasy Romance Genre
If you are not familiar with the story, it is currently being serialized on platforms like Kadokomi and Nico Nico Manga. The plot of Dark Summoner and Dekiiteru is actually quite different from your usual fantasy tales. It focuses on a dark summoner named Amona, who happens to be a demi-human woman working with demons. Then we have Roni, who is a very serious male priest. Now, Roni is actually quite against the whole idea of her presence, but things take a very unexpected turn when they end up spending a night together. It is this "one night's mistake" that sets the whole romantic comedy in motion.
The narrative does a good job of showing how these two characters, who have shared such an intimate moment, start becoming more aware of each other. Even though they are trying to move past it, their past relationship keeps dragging them back. It is quite funny because when their friends suggest that they look like lovers, they immediately get defensive. They insist that they are "just sex friends," but you can clearly see their hearts are totally torn between their basic sexual desires and actual romantic feelings. For those interested, Dark Summoner and Dekiiteru offers a very interesting blend of mature themes and lighthearted comedy.
Production Details and Upcoming Releases
Regarding the technical side of things, the anime will be produced by Wave's dedicated anime label, Deregula. Since it is a short animation, we can expect the episodes to be quick and punchy, focusing on the best bits of the manga. Speaking of the manga, the latest volume—Volume 7—is scheduled to be released on March 9th. This is definitely the right time to catch up on the Dark Summoner and Dekiiteru series before the animation officially drops.
- Anime Label: Deregula (Wave)
- Manga Serialisation: Kadokomi and Nico Nico Manga
- Upcoming Release: Volume 7 on March 9th
- Genre: Fantasy, Romantic Comedy, Erotic Comedy
It is really nice to see such unique stories getting animated. The dynamic between a demi-human summoner and a priest is not something you see every day, especially with this kind of "denial" trope. Let's see how the production team handles the spicy and funny moments from the source material.
