Astarotte's Toy

Astarotte's Toy, known in Japan as Astarotte no Omocha!, is a 2011 television anime series produced by the animation studio diomedéa. The series is based on a manga of the same name created by the artist Yui Haga, which began serialization in 2007. The narrative centers on a young princess of the succubus race who seeks to build a harem, leading to the recruitment of a human protagonist. The production reflects a specific era of late-night anime that leaned heavily into lighthearted fantasy, comedy, and character-driven interactions.

The animation direction by diomedéa aimed to replicate the soft, expressive aesthetic established in Haga's original manga illustrations. Upon its release, the series was received primarily as a niche title within the fantasy-romance subgenre. While it maintains a dedicated following among collectors of mid-2000s and early-2010s anime, it is generally recognized as a representative example of the character design trends and studio styles prevalent during that particular window of the animation industry.