A new anime series within the Monster Strike franchise, titled "Mera×Death: Shinigami to Boku no Ijo na Koi," has been announced and is scheduled to premiere in Japan on January 5, 2027. The series, also known as "Mera×Death: The Unusual Love Between Me and the Grim Reaper," will focus on the relationship between an ordinary boy named Mera and a mysterious girl known as Thirteen. A trailer and key visual teasing the project have been released, and an official website for the anime is now live.
Production Details
The production staff for "Mera×Death: Shinigami to Boku no Ijo na Koi" includes Kenta Kushitani, who will direct the anime at Qzil.la and studio keel. Daisuke Ohigashi is responsible for the series composition and scriptwriting. Character design will be handled by Tadashi Sakazaki. The musical score for the series will be composed by Masaru Yokoyama, Kana Hashiguchi, and Natsuki Hamada.
The narrative of the series is set in the town of Ouma, where a significant explosion occurred six years prior, resulting in no fatalities. The town is notable for a mysterious orb that hovers above it.
Key points
- New Monster Strike anime, "Mera×Death," announced.
- Premieres in Japan on January 5, 2027.
- Focuses on Mera and a girl named Thirteen.
- Kenta Kushitani directs at Qzil.la and studio keel.
- Daisuke Ohigashi handles series composition and scripts.
Source: Crunchyroll News · Sep 27, 2026
