The Netherworld halls of Babylons are hitting the silver screen. During the special 'Devils Party 2' event held on September 27, 2026, an official announcement confirmed that Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun (Mairimashita! Iruma-kun) is receiving its first-ever theatrical anime movie project. The announcement came alongside a special teaser trailer and promotional artwork, thrilling fans who had just witnessed the Season 4 finale broadcast the previous day.
Serialized in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion since March 2017 by creator Osamu Nishi, the manga has surpassed 20 million copies in cumulative circulation as of March 2026. The franchise approaches its monumental 10th anniversary milestone in 2027, cementing its status as a flagship modern supernatural comedy. The television anime adaptation, produced by BN Pictures, launched its first season in October 2019, with the recently concluded fourth season wrapping up its broadcast run on September 26, 2026.
At the live event hosted at the Nippon Kogakuin Arena, voice actor Ayumu Murase (the voice of Suzuki Iruma) and creator Osamu Nishi joined fans and production staff to celebrate the series. As the event drew to a close, a surprise video package flashed across the screens, breaking the news of the feature film. Murase shared his excitement with the audience, noting the immense scale of the upcoming cinematic narrative, while Nishi teased that hard work is already underway behind the scenes.
As the franchise builds toward its 2027 anniversary celebrations, further details regarding the film's release date, staff additions, and plot specifics will be unveiled in upcoming issues of Weekly Shonen Champion.
