The anime adaptation of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked manga is airing in Japan, with episodes introducing new cast members as the series continues its July run.
The anime adaptation of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked began airing on July 8, 2026, on multiple Japanese TV stations and streaming services. The series reimagines the Cinderella story as a comedy, centered on Miya Nakamura, who moves in with her stepmother and stepsisters after her mother's death. The first episode established the central twist: the stepfamily is warm and welcoming, contrary to fairy tale expectations, though Miya remains suspicious. The premiere was praised for its heartwarming tone and Kujira's voice performance as the stepmother.
The production team and cast were announced ahead of the premiere. Keisuke Inoue directs at NEWON, with Hina Suzuki starring as Miya. Hiroki Tochi voices gardener Ueki, and Eiko Yamada voices grandmother Yasu Nakamura. Lia performs the opening theme, and AVAM performs the ending theme. The anime streams on U-NEXT, Anime Hodai, and Anime Times in Japan, and Remow's It's Anime YouTube channel streams it outside of Asia.
As the series aired, the cast expanded. The fifth episode introduced Yo Taichi as Riru Kazan, a classmate of Miya. The sixth episode introduced Momoka Terasawa as Koyuki Inari, the eldest Inari daughter who becomes Miya's friend. The anime also appeared in a Tanabata 2026 roundup, confirming its July 8 start date.
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The television anime of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked manga has added three cast members. Riho Sugiyama plays Takiko Mizuse, Ai Kakuma plays Homare Takanashi, and Minami Tsuda plays Chiyo Mitsunaka. The characters appear in the anime's ninth episode on Wednesday. The series debuted July 8 on TV Kanagawa, TV Saitama, and Chiba TV.
NBC Universal revealed two new cast members for the television anime of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked manga on Monday. Hiroki Nanami plays student council president Sadame Mikuriya, and Nao Toyama plays vice-president Hachi Ura. The characters appear in the anime's eighth episode on August 26.
NBC Universal announced that Momoka Terasawa will voice Koyuki Inari, the eldest Inari daughter who becomes Miya's friend, in the sixth episode of the My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked anime. The episode airs Wednesday. The series premiered July 8 on Japanese TV and streaming services.
NBCUniversal announced that Yō Taichi joins the cast of the My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked anime as Riru Kazan, a classmate of protagonist Miya. Riru will appear in the fifth episode on Wednesday. The anime debuted July 8 on TV Kanagawa, TV Saitama, and Chiba TV, and also airs on MBS, Tokyo MX, and BS Asahi.
The first episode of My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked aired, introducing Miya Nakamura who, after her mother's death, moves in with her stepmother and stepsisters. Contrary to fairy tale expectations, they are warm and welcoming, though Miya remains suspicious. The episode is praised for its heartwarming tone and Kujira's voice performance as the stepmother.
Anime News Network published a five-part roundup of Tanabata greetings from across the anime, manga, and video game industries on July 7, 2026. The collection includes wishes and illustrations from official accounts for series such as Bungo Stray Dogs, Detective Conan, My Hero Academia, Sakamoto Days, Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan, Hell's Paradise, and Dragon Quest. Video game franchises like Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, and Like a Dragon also participated, alongside creators including Hideo Kojima, Yuki Kaji, and Shoko Nakagawa. Several series tied their posts to new releases: the second season of Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers premiered on July 7, My Happy Marriage released a special Tanabata illustration and announced a three-episode special for 2026, and My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked began airing on July 8. The roundup also features greetings from manga titles like Chiikawa, MARRIAGETOXIN, and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, as well as from studios Tatsunoko Production and Square Enix.
Remow's It's Anime YouTube channel will stream the television anime of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked manga outside of Asia. The anime premieres on July 8 in Japan on multiple TV stations and streaming services. Keisuke Inoue directs at NEWON, with Hina Suzuki starring as Miya.
The television anime of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked has added Hiroki Tōchi as gardener Ueki and Eiko Yamada as grandmother Yasu Nakamura. The series will premiere on July 8 on multiple Japanese TV stations and stream on U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, and Anime Times. Keisuke Inoue directs at NEWON.
The television anime adaptation of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked manga has revealed its main promotional video, a July 8 premiere date, theme song performers, and additional cast members. Lia performs the opening theme, and AVAM performs the ending theme. The anime will debut on multiple Japanese TV stations and streaming services.