is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nakanosora, based on the adult of the same title. It was serialized online via Takeshobo's Web Comic Gamma Plus website from September 2021 to September 2025, with its chapters collected in five volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by Elias aired from April to June 2025.
Plot Hinata Sunohara is an orphan and student who lives alone. He was summoned to a fantasy world and, with his party, defeated the Demon Lord who was threatening the land. However, as soon as they did, he was sent back to Earth. He settles back into his life, but one day, his party member, the dark elf Mariabell, teleports into his apartment completely naked. After getting her clothes, she explains that she is in love with him and wants to be with him forever. He lets her stay in his apartment and helps her adjust to Earth, but must cope with the fact that she is completely obsessed with him, constantly tries to seduce him, and becomes murderously jealous of any girl he interacts with, like his classmate Sakura Mochida.
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A young Japanese high schooler and orphan who lives by himself in an apartment building. His parents died in a car accident, which he has long felt guilty about since he had diverted his father's attention while he was driving. Because of his selflessness and kindness, he was summoned to a fantasy world to act as a fighter in the adventuring party which was destined to vanquish a powerful Demon Lord. During his time there, he caught the heart of his fellow party member Mariabell, who obsessively follows him to Earth after he is returned following the Demon Lord's demise. Although he does care for Mariabell, her blatantly suggestive flirtations leave him extremely flustered.
A dark elf sorceress from the other world. After meeting Hinata when he rescued her from some humans who wanted to rape her, and fighting alongside him, she has fallen hopelessly in love with him, and after his departure following right after the Demon Lord's defeat, she uses her magical powers to follow him back to Earth. While generally friendly and caring, she becomes menacing in her obsession for Hinata. She is usually referred to as .
A shy female classmate of Hinata, a member of the school's library committee, and talented manga artist. She has a crush on Hinata, but after Mariabell's arrival and having seen them interact, she realizes that her chances of winning his heart are slim. After Mariabell has accidentally revealed herself as a real dark elf to her, Sakura - who is a fantasy - has become fascinated by her and has since made friends with her.
A priestess in the adventuring party which Hinata joined in the other world. Despite being her teammate, she intensely dislikes Mariabell, a feeling that is mutual. She and Mei are later sent to Earth to keep an eye on Mariabell and Hinata by order of their government, who fear incursions when their world's existence becomes known to the Earthlings.
A catgirl rogue in the adventuring party which Hinata joined in the other world.
Mariabell's mother. She tends to get very emotional, and occasionally loses control of her magic in such situations. After Mariabell emigrated to Earth, she impulsively followed her daughter to bring her back, and after learning of Sakura's crush on Hinata, she plots to bring them together so she can take her daughter home. It is hinted that she once had a relationship with a human as well, who died of old age while she as an elf remained young, thus explaining her attachment to Mariabell. She is usually referred to as .
Media Manga Written and illustrated by Nakanosora, Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World! was serialized on Takeshobo's Web Comic Gamma Plus manga website from September 17, 2021, to September 26, 2025. Takeshobo collected its chapters in five volumes, released from November 7, 2022, to November 7, 2025.
The series is licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment, who publish it under their Ghost Ship imprint.
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Anime An anime television series adaptation produced under WWWave Corporation's new Deregula anime label was announced on September 6, 2024. The series was animated by Elias and directed by Toshikatsu Tokoro, with Yuki Takabayashi handling series composition, Kazuhiko Tamura designing the characters, and Chihiro Endō composing the music. The series aired from April 7 to June 23, 2025, on Tokyo MX and other networks. The opening theme song is , performed by Miyabi (of the Hatenko fu-fu music duo), while the ending theme song is , performed by Kecori. Sentai Filmworks licensed the series in North America for streaming on Hidive.
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