Finally. It feels like we've been waiting an eternity, but NHK just dropped the news everyone wanted. If you've been refreshing your feed for months wondering if Iruma-kun just disappeared into the abyss, you're not alone. The wait was long. Brutally long. But the iruma season 4 release date is officially locked in for April 2026.
Honestly, the gap between season 3 and 4 felt weirdly silent. Season 3 wrapped up back in March 2023. Usually, a hit like this gets a "production greenlit" card at the end of the finale, but we got a "see you later" narrator tease instead. It took until November 2024 for the official confirmation to hit, and then another year of radio silence before we got the actual month.
Why the April 2026 window makes sense
Let’s be real: quality takes time. Bandai Namco Pictures (BN Pictures) isn't just drawing demons; they're choreographing what many fans consider the most "production-heavy" arc of the entire manga. We are talking about the Music Festival.
If you've read the manga, you know. If you haven't, buckle up. The reason the iruma season 4 release date is set for 2026 likely boils down to the complexity of the upcoming content. The studio is shifting gears from the survival-heavy Harvest Festival to a full-blown musical production.
- Studio Consistency: BN Pictures is still at the helm.
- New Blood: Ayaka Tsujihashi is stepping up as Director, while the veteran Makoto Moriwaki moves to Chief Director.
- The Music Factor: They have to compose actual, catchy demon-world music for the Royal One. That's not a weekend job.
I've seen some rumors floating around that the show was canceled or that the manga was too far ahead. That’s nonsense. Osamu Nishi’s manga is thriving, with over 45 volumes out in Japan as of early 2026. There is enough source material to fuel this show until Season 8 or 9 if they wanted to. The delay wasn't about a lack of story; it was about getting the "Lilith's Red Carpet" sequence exactly right.
What happens when April rolls around?
The fourth season is expected to pick up exactly where we left off, covering the "Abnormal Class" as they try to reach the coveted Rank 4 (Daleth). To stay in the Royal One, every single student has to hit that rank. No exceptions. No laggards.
This brings us to the most "missing" character in the series: Purson Soi.
You’ve seen him. Or maybe you haven't. That’s the joke. He’s been in the background of almost every major group shot since Season 1, hidden in plain sight or blurred out. Season 4 is essentially "The Purson Soi Show." The teaser visual released in late 2025 showed Iruma on the rooftop at sunset, looking for the 13th member of the class.
Breaking down the Arc coverage
Based on the pacing of previous seasons—which usually swallow about 50 chapters each—Season 4 will likely cover:
- The Purson Soi Intro: Finally giving a voice and a personality to the guy who's been a ghost for 75+ episodes.
- The Music Festival Prep: The grueling practice, the internal class drama, and Iruma's evolving leadership.
- The Performance: This is the "big moment" that rivals the climax of the Walter Park or Harvest Festival arcs.
It’s a different vibe than the jungle survival of Season 3. It's more about classroom bonds and the sheer "cool factor" of the Misfit Class working as a unit. Fans are desperate to hear how Akimitsu Honma handles the classical-meets-rock-meets-demon-chanting score.
The human secret is still dangling
One thing that drives me crazy—and probably you too—is the secret. Iruma being human is the ticking time bomb of the series. At the end of Season 3, we saw Iruma almost tell Ameri and then almost tell Asmodeus and Clara.
He didn't.
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That tension is going to simmer through Season 4. We know Bachiko knows. Sullivan, Opera, and Ameri’s dad know. But as the stakes get higher and the Misfits get closer to the "13 Crowns" level of demon society, that secret becomes a lot more dangerous than just a school rule violation.
How to prepare for the premiere
Don't just sit there. If you want to be ready for the iruma season 4 release date in April, there are a few things you should actually do.
First, rewatch the Season 3 finale, specifically the "Home Visit" episodes. They setup the emotional stakes for the Misfit Class and introduce the "Six Fingers" threat that is lurking in the background. Second, if you can't wait until 2026, start the manga at Chapter 147. That is the exact point where the anime will pick up.
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Actionable Steps for Fans:
- Track the Countdown: Keep an eye on the official NHK E-Tele schedule as we hit March 2026 for the specific premiere day and time-slot.
- Catch Up on Manga: Read volumes 17 through 21 to get the full context of the Music Festival arc before the anime potentially trims scenes for time.
- Check Streaming Rights: Crunchyroll has confirmed they will stream the fourth season globally (outside of Asia), so make sure your sub is active by the Spring 2026 season.
The wait is knd of a bummer, but seeing the Misfit Class finally united with all 13 members is going to be peak fiction. April 2026 can't come soon enough.