Fans of the beloved romantic comedy The Dangers in My Heart (also known as Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu or BokuYaba) have received exciting news about the future of the anime series. The official announcement confirms that Season 3 is now in production and scheduled to premiere in 2027. This news comes shortly after the successful theatrical release of the compilation film that brought the story back to screens worldwide.
The romantic comedy series, produced by Shin-Ei Animation, has captured the hearts of viewers with its honest and awkward portrayal of young love between the gloomy Kyotaro Ichikawa and the radiant Anna Yamada. The upcoming third season will continue their story as the manga source material builds toward its conclusion.
Official Announcement and Production Details
TV Asahi made the official announcement during a special event on March 14, 2026, confirming that the third season is greenlit for a 2027 premiere . The network did not specify an exact release date within 2027, but production is already underway at Shin-Ei Animation, the studio behind the first two seasons and the recent compilation film.
To celebrate the announcement, character designer Masato Katsumata shared a special illustration featuring the main duo, Kyotaro and Anna, giving fans a first glimpse at the artistic direction for the upcoming season . The artwork maintains the warm and expressive style that has become a signature of the anime adaptation.
While the full staff list for Season 3 has not been confirmed yet, fans expect the core creative team to return. Previous seasons benefited from Hiroaki Akagi as director (now chief director for the movie), Dali Chen as director for the film, Jukki Hanada handling series composition and scripts, and Masato Katsumata on character design . The involvement of Kensuke Ushio, who composed the memorable score for both seasons and other hit series like Chainsaw Man and Dandadan, is also highly anticipated .
Manga Author’s Response to Season 3 News
The creator of the original manga, Norio Sakurai, shared a heartfelt comment with fans following the announcement. Sakurai expressed genuine surprise and gratitude for the series continuing beyond initial expectations.
“Everyone! Production for Season 3 of ‘The Dangers in My Heart’ has been confirmed! This is thanks to your warm support and the hard work of each and every cast and staff member. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I honestly never thought we’d get a Season 3, so wrapping things up nicely in Volume 8 of the manga is a fond memory. I’m looking forward to seeing how the world of these two will continue to be beautifully colored.”
The author’s words reflect the humble beginnings of the series, which started as a web manga in 2018 and has grown into a multi-season anime franchise with international recognition.
Cast and Characters Returning
While official casting for Season 3 has not been formally announced, the main cast members are expected to reprise their roles. The voice actors who brought these characters to life include:
- Shun Horie as Kyotaro Ichikawa, the brooding middle schooler with dark fantasies who gradually opens his heart to Anna
- Hina Yomiya as Anna Yamada, the cheerful and popular class idol who shows her quirky, genuine self around Kyotaro
- Yukari Tamura as Kana Ichikawa, Kyotaro’s older sister
- Ayaka Asai as Chihiro Kobayashi
- Megumi Han as Moeko Sekine
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Serina Yoshida
- Nobunaga Shimazaki as Haruya Nanjo
- Momoka Terasawa as Akira Momoyama
The chemistry between Horie and Yomiya has been widely praised by fans and critics, contributing significantly to the show’s emotional impact.
The Bridge: Recent Movie Success
Before Season 3 arrives, fans have been enjoying The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie, which opened in Japanese theaters on February 13, 2026 . The film is not simply a recap of the television series. It combines highlights from the first two seasons with brand-new animated scenes that advance the story of Kyotaro and Anna.
The movie includes a special moment between the main couple that fans of the manga have been eagerly waiting to see animated. It also features a live performance scene with Kana Ichikawa, Kyotaro’s sister, which showcases the series’ ability to blend music with emotional storytelling .
HIDIVE brought the film to international audiences with screenings in the United States on February 16 (subtitled) and February 18 (dubbed) . The theatrical release extended to ten U.S. cities including Atlanta, Philadelphia, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, and Fairfax . International screenings also took place in Germany, Italy, France, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and parts of Central America .
The movie has already sold more than 170,000 tickets worldwide across these international screenings, demonstrating the series’ strong global fanbase .
What Season 3 Might Cover from the Manga
The Dangers in My Heart manga, written and illustrated by Norio Sakurai, currently has 13 published volumes and is scheduled to conclude with its 14th volume . The series began serialization in Weekly Shลnen Champion in March 2018 before moving to the Champion Cross web platform and later to Manga Cross .
Seven Seas Entertainment holds the English license for the manga and published the 12th volume on February 24, 2026 . The English release has helped the series reach a broader international audience.
The first anime season, which aired from April to June 2023, covered approximately the first 57 chapters (Volumes 1 through 4) . The second season, which ran from January to March 2024, adapted chapters 58 through 113 (Volumes 5 through 8) .
With the manga now extending beyond 180 chapters, Season 3 has ample material to adapt. Based on the pacing of previous seasons, the new episodes will likely cover chapters starting from around chapter 114 . This portion of the story shifts the focus from the initial will-they-won’t-they tension to the development of their actual relationship.
Manga readers know that after chapter 125, the story moves into new territory as Kyotaro and Anna’s relationship becomes more official . Supporting characters like Moeko, Haruka, and Adachi gain more development, and school events provide both tension and growth opportunities for the main couple .
Where to Watch Previous Seasons
For viewers who want to catch up before Season 3 arrives, the first two seasons are readily available on streaming platforms. HIDIVE streams both seasons with English subtitles and English dubs . Netflix also offers the series in many countries outside the United States and Canada . Hulu provides another option for viewers in certain regions .
The first season consists of 12 episodes, while the second season runs for 13 episodes, totaling 25 episodes of heartfelt romantic comedy .
The Story That Captured Hearts
For those new to the series, The Dangers in My Heart tells the story of Kyotaro Ichikawa, a socially awkward middle school student who harbors dark, morbid fantasies and spends his days reading books like The Encyclopedia of Murder. He secretly considers himself above his classmates and imagines himself as the tortured protagonist of a psychological thriller .
His isolated world changes when he keeps running into Anna Yamada, the class idol and a popular model, in the school library. Anna reveals herself to be nothing like the perfect image she projects. She eats rice balls messily, hums to herself, and shows a genuine, airheaded side that fascinates Kyotaro despite himself .
As they spend more time together, Kyotaro’s dark fantasies give way to real feelings he does not fully understand. Anna, in turn, finds herself drawn to Kyotaro in ways she never expected. The series follows their clumsy, awkward, and deeply honest journey toward understanding their own hearts and each other.
The show stands out among romance anime for its realistic pacing and character development. As one fan-favorite quote from Ichikawa captures:
“It’s not Yamada’s heart that I don’t understand. It’s my own heart. Even though I really wanted it, I figured I couldn’t get it anyway.”
Global Fan Response and Series Popularity
The announcement of Season 3 has generated significant excitement across social media platforms and anime communities. The series has built a dedicated following since its first season aired in 2023, with viewers praising its honest portrayal of adolescent emotions.
The manga has sold over 7 million copies worldwide as of January 2026, demonstrating the story’s broad appeal . A light novel adaptation written by Kota Nozomi with illustrations by Sakurai and sune shipped in Japan in September 2024, expanding the franchise beyond the original manga and anime .
A spin-off manga titled Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu Love Comedy ga Hajimaranai (The Dangers in My Heart: A Romantic Comedy Will Not Start), written and illustrated by Haika Nanasaka under Sakurai’s supervision, began serialization in July 2025 . The first volume of this spin-off was published on January 8, 2026 .
Another spin-off, the Twi-Yaba series, also received an anime adaptation that premiered in December 2023, giving fans even more content set in the same universe.
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What Comes After Season 3
With the manga ending at Volume 14, Season 3 will likely adapt the remaining chapters of the story . This means the upcoming season could potentially bring the anime to a conclusion, depending on how many episodes are produced and how much material they cover.
The first two seasons adapted roughly 50-60 chapters each, suggesting that Season 3 could cover the remaining chapters from Volume 9 through the end of the series . This would give fans a complete animated adaptation of Norio Sakurai’s beloved romantic comedy.
Whether Season 3 will be the final season or whether the production team might split the remaining material into multiple parts remains unconfirmed. The 2027 release window gives the studio plenty of time to plan the adaptation carefully.
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