Fans of the Fall 2026 anime, I'm Dating a Dark Summoner, can look forward to a new bonus series titled I'm Dating a Dark Summoner Omake Shorts. This 12-episode short-form series is set to premiere exclusively on HIDIVE on November 6. The announcement was accompanied by the release of a key visual and an official English-subtitled trailer.
The Omake Shorts will reimagine characters like Amona and Roni, along with the rest of the cast, in a chibi-style for sketch comedy scenarios. The series will feature the characters in various settings and roles, including stories set in a cafe, an office, and a school, offering a different take on the fantasy romantic comedy.
Production Details
Acali Arimiya is directing the shorts and also serves as the character designer. Arimiya is co-writing the scripts for the series alongside Araki Humisato. Production of the Omake Shorts is being handled by Deregula animation studio, a part of WWWave Corporation.
The main I'm Dating a Dark Summoner anime is an adaptation of the manga written and illustrated by Shaoh. The Omake Shorts will be available to HIDIVE subscribers in supported markets, which include the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Key points
- I'm Dating a Dark Summoner Omake Shorts premieres on November 6.
- The series will be available exclusively on HIDIVE.
- It is a 12-episode bonus series based on the Fall 2026 anime.
- Features chibi-style sketch comedy with characters in various settings.
- Acali Arimiya directs and designs characters for the shorts.
Source: Anime Corner · Nov 3, 2026
