Iruma is officially heading back to Babyls. NHK and the production committee confirmed that Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 will premiere in April 2026, with international streaming slated on Crunchyroll when the new cour airs. The fourth season follows last year’s production announcement and marks the series’ first new episodes since Season 3 wrapped in 2023.
What we know so far
While episode counts haven’t been revealed, trade reports note the April 2026 broadcast on NHK E-Tele, and industry coverage widely expects the anime to continue adapting Iruma’s high-school trials with the Misfit Class. Crunchyroll has stated it will stream the season as it airs.
Why fans are excited
Iruma’s cozy, character-driven comedy has carved out a niche opposite darker shōnen fare—offering a mix of wholesome growth, slapstick chaos, and gradual rank-ups. With Season 4, viewers can look forward to more student rivalries, Kalego’s perpetual exasperation, and the Misfit Class pushing toward new promotions—beats that have helped the franchise stay fresh across three seasons. (Franchise context summarized.)
The bigger 2026 anime picture
Spring 2026 is shaping up to be busy: major shōnen titles are also pivoting toward seasonal (rather than nonstop weekly) runs to prioritize quality and staff health, a trend that benefits character-focused shows like Iruma-kun by giving teams longer lead times and more polished episodes. Anime Trending | Your Voice in Anime!
Fandom cross-currents: lore vs. comfort food
Across anime social feeds, One Piece’s God Valley flashback has dominated conversation with heavy lore and high stakes—proof that epic world-building can hold center stage for months. In that context, Iruma-kun’s return functions as counter-programming: a warm, low-stress weekly ritual where character bonds, school festivals, and small victories are the point. For many fans, that balance between grand epics and feel-good slice-of-chaos is exactly what keeps the seasonal slate exciting. (Fandom sentiment drawn from the brief you provided.)
