The television anime adaptation of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked manga began airing on July 8, 2026, on multiple Japanese TV stations and streaming services, with international streaming available on Remow's It's Anime YouTube channel.
The anime adaptation of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked was first detailed in June 2026, when the production team announced a July 8 premiere date, a main promotional video, and the theme song performers. Lia performs the opening theme, and AVAM performs the ending theme. The series is directed by Keisuke Inoue at studio NEWON, with Hina Suzuki voicing the lead role of Miya.
In the weeks before the premiere, the cast expanded. Hiroki Tōchi joined as gardener Ueki, and Eiko Yamada as grandmother Yasu Nakamura. The anime was set to debut on multiple Japanese TV stations and stream on U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, and Anime Times. On July 1, Remow's It's Anime YouTube channel announced it would stream the series outside of Asia, providing free legal access to international audiences.
The series began airing on July 8, as confirmed by a Tanabata roundup published by Anime News Network on July 7. The roundup listed the anime among several properties that tied their seasonal greetings to new releases, noting that My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked started airing that day.
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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.
Jul 1
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.
Jun 24
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.
Jun 12
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.