The second trailer reveals a powerful new lineup including Tomokazu Sugita, Saori Hayami, and Hochu Otsuka. Be sure to watch for the character revealed near the end of the video.
Second trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZKlUSu5tQ0
＜Ending Theme: "Hinatabokko" by REIRIE＞
The ending theme of "Reiwa no Dara-san" has been decided as "Hinatabokko" by REIRIE. The warm, gentle song colors the afterglow of every episode. The opening theme is "Dara Dara ♡ Dancing."
REIRIE is a two-member unit formed in January 2023 by Rei Kuromiya and Rie Kaneko. After previously working together in a different unit, the two reunited years later as if by fate. Their distinctive worldview resonates strongly with fans—the majority of whom are women—and with their acclaimed visuals and high live-performance skills, they have appeared at numerous festivals in Japan and abroad, growing their fanbase nationwide through solo concerts.
＜Comment from REIRIE＞
"We are truly happy to be involved in such a wonderful work as 'Reiwa no Dara-san' by performing the ending theme! It's a song that colors the afterglow of each episode, so we hope you'll enjoy it together with the anime!" (REI)
"It's a real honor to perform the ending theme for 'Reiwa no Dara-san'! We'd love for you to enjoy our music alongside the story of Dara-san and the others!" (RIE)
＜New Characters & Cast＞
＜Shu Hasegawa (CV: Aoi Koga)＞
A second-year middle school student who transfers into Hinata's class. After suddenly collapsing in the summer at age 12 and growing rapidly, Shu recently woke up. Carrying a mature air, Shu is somehow interested in Hinata.
Cast comment (Aoi Koga): "I'm Aoi Koga, playing Shu Hasegawa. When I first read the original, I found the structure—alternating between past and present—so fascinating that I got absorbed, eager to learn more about Dara-san and everyone's connections. I'm so glad to take part as Shu. There's a lot going on with Shu—being curious about Hinata, seeming a bit grown-up—and I'll do my best so everyone supporting the work can enjoy Shu's debut. Please look forward to it!"
＜Naomichi Fudeki (CV: Tomokazu Sugita)＞
Kaoru's homeroom teacher. He lives alone and keeps one cat.
Cast comment (Tomokazu Sugita): "One day, I was looking at social media and our eyes met. I couldn't look away, and as I kept staring, a smile gradually welled up. That was Dara-san. I'm happy to be part of the anime, and as a fan of the work, I'm looking forward to it too."
＜Miwa Isoko (CV: Mai Aizawa)＞
A neighbor of the Misokiya family. A freelance designer who is also active in doujin circles.
Cast comment (Mai Aizawa): "I'm Mai Aizawa, and I'll be appearing in Reiwa no Dara-san. From the moment I read the original, I thought, 'Huh? This person is kind of like me!'—and that was Miwa. When I was cast, I felt joy and surprise along with a strange feeling. Miwa is a bit awkward with personal distance. There were many moments I related to. I'd be happy if viewers find something to relate to as well. The anime is packed with little touches that make you grin, so please watch closely. I can't wait for the broadcast!"
＜Elder Shrine Maiden (CV: Saori Hayami)＞
A shrine maiden of an exorcist family and the elder of twin sisters. Together with her younger sister, she slew the monster Yamatagimadara and severed its head.
Cast comment (Saori Hayami): "When I first encountered the work, I was drawn in by its brisk pace and warm, laugh-out-loud atmosphere. That said, this is a work with a clear divide between light and shadow. As the elder shrine maiden, I'm in charge of the damp, dimly-lit parts. While healed by the gentle mood on set, I switched gears completely during recording. Including those aspects, it's a work you can fully enjoy! Please tune in to the broadcast."
＜Orochi (CV: Hochu Otsuka)＞
The spirit of a monster once called Yamatagimadara. After being slain by decapitation, its head was sealed in a hidden cave in the western mountain, and its body in the eastern mountain.
Cast comment (Hochu Otsuka): "I was born deep in the mountains of Okayama Prefecture, raised hearing many local yokai legends from my grandmother. Her bedtime tales from long ago come back to me fondly. Now it's my turn to speak as Orochi—somehow I'm thrilled and happy. I want to portray an Orochi who isn't just scary, but also a little cute and charming."
＜Introduction＞
Deep in a mountain hamlet lies a "forbidden ground" that no one is allowed to enter. With an eerie shrine standing within, the place is said to curse—and even kill—anyone who sets foot inside. Hinata and Kaoru are born into the Misokiya family, who have managed the mountain for generations. One stormy night, the two trespass into the forbidden ground and encounter the giant serpent-bodied curse god, Yamatagimadara. But rather than fearing the apparition, the two cheerfully call it "Dara-san" and quickly grow attached! "I'm supposed to be a curse god, you know!?" Swept along by the fearless Hinata and Kaoru, the apparition finds itself playing the straight man! A noisy yet heartwarming daily life spun by a Dara-san with a sad past and an overly free-spirited pair of siblings. A new-sensation occult comedy born of the Reiwa era begins!
＜Broadcast＞
Premiering July 2, 2026 (Thu) at 22:30 on TOKYO MX and others. TOKYO MX 22:30 / Kantele 25:45 / BS Nippon TV 23:00 / AT-X ("Is This Okay in the Reiwa Era!? Ver.") 21:30 (repeats Mondays 9:30 / Wednesdays 15:30). Streaming on d Anime Store and other services.
＜Blu-ray & DVD＞
The Blu-ray & DVD release (3 volumes) has been confirmed, with Volume 1 out October 28, 2026 (Wed). First-press bonuses include an "unofficial-looking official comic" newly drawn by author Haruomi Tomotsuka, an outer case illustrated by character designer Koichi Kikuta, and a special booklet. Blu-ray Volume 1 also offers a simultaneously released "Complete Limited Edition" (Blu-ray: KAXA-9451 / 27,500 yen) bundled with a Dara-san dakimakura cover drawn by Tomotsuka. The standard edition is Blu-ray: KAXA-9461 / 14,300 yen and DVD: KABA-11831 / 12,100 yen. Each volume contains episodes 1-4 in the "Is This Okay in the Reiwa Era!? Ver."
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＜Staff＞
Original work: Haruomi Tomotsuka ("Reiwa no Dara-san" / KADOKAWA) / Director: Rihito Suzuki / Series composition: Toru Kimura, Yasunori Yamada / Character design: Koichi Kikuta / Music: Rei Ishizuka / Music production: Lantis / Opening theme: "Dara Dara ♡ Dancing" / Ending theme: REIRIE "Hinatabokko" / Animation production: Asahi Production
＜Cast＞
Dara-san: Mutsumi Tamura / Hinata Misokiya: Minami Tsuda / Kaoru Misokiya: Momoka Terasawa / Shu Hasegawa: Aoi Koga / Naomichi Fudeki: Tomokazu Sugita / Miwa Isoko: Mai Aizawa / Elder Shrine Maiden: Saori Hayami / Orochi: Hochu Otsuka / Narration: Masaki Terasoma
Official site: https://www.darasan-anime.com/
Official X: https://x.com/darasan_anime
©Haruomi Tomotsuka, KADOKAWA / Reiwa no Dara-san Production Committee
