A Princess’s New Life: *Aru Hi, Ohime-sama ni Natte Shimatta Ken ni Tsuite* Kicks Off with a 1-Hour Special!
Get ready for a captivating autumn anime season as *Aru Hi, Ohime-sama ni Natte Shimatta Ken ni Tsuite*, also widely known by fans as *Aru Hime* or *Who Made Me a Princess*, is set to premiere with its highly anticipated first episode, “Ugokidasu Unmei” (Moving Fate), on October 1st, 2025. Fans are in for a treat with an exciting 1-hour special broadcast, featuring three consecutive episodes! To give you a taste of what’s to come, several advance scene cuts from the premiere have been released.
About the Enchanting Series
*Aru Hi, Ohime-sama ni Natte Shimatta Ken ni Tsuite* is a wildly popular Korean novel and manga series, having garnered over 200 million total views in its digital distribution and selling more than 2.2 million copies, including its digital editions. This “fate-changing fantasy of a tiny princess” promises an enthralling adventure.
The story introduces us to Princess Athanasia, born into the magical realm of the Obelia Empire. She possesses an extraordinary ability: the power to foresee her own future through dreams. From birth, Athanasia has been neglected by her cold and ruthless father, Emperor Claude, and has grown up alone in the Ruby Palace. One day, her dreams reveal a terrifying future: on her 18th birthday, she will be exiled by her own father. Determined to defy this cruel destiny, the young Athanasia resolves to change her fate, embarking on a journey to rewrite her own story.
The Japanese dubbed version of this Chinese-produced TV anime features a stellar cast bringing these beloved characters to life. Morohoshi Sumire lends her voice to the determined Athanasia, while Maeno Tomoaki takes on the role of the formidable Emperor Claude.
Meet the Cast
The talented voice cast for the Japanese dub of *Aru Hi, Ohime-sama ni Natte Shimatta Ken ni Tsuite* includes:
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Athanasia | Morohoshi Sumire |
| Claude | Maeno Tomoaki |
| Felix | Kimura Ryohei |
| Lucas | Okamoto Nobuhiko |
| Izekiel | Umeda Shuuichirou |
| Jennette | Iwami Manaka |
| Lilian | Wake Azumi |
| Duke Alpheus | Suwabe Junichi |
| Diana | Hanazawa Kana |
| Anastasius | Takahashi Hidenori |
Episode 1: “Moving Fate” Synopsis and Advance Cuts
The inaugural episode, “Moving Fate,” thrusts us directly into Athanasia’s perilous predicament. As the Imperial Princess of the Obelia Empire, she experiences a premonitory dream revealing her brutal exile at the hands of her own cold-hearted father, Emperor Claude.
Declaring, “I will absolutely *not* accept such a future!”, Athanasia, despite her tender age, hardens her resolve. Armed with her sharp intellect and an adorable charm, she begins her arduous struggle to manipulate her destiny.
However, her efforts aren’t without peril. Amidst her determination, the palace holds secrets, and a suspicious maid begins to make unsettling moves within the imperial residence…
Here are more glimpses into the upcoming special from the advance scene cuts:
Broadcast and Streaming Details
The first episode of the autumn anime *Aru Hi, Ohime-sama ni Natte Shimatta Ken ni Tsuite*, “Moving Fate,” will begin its broadcast on October 1st (Wednesday) at 25:00 JST (effectively October 2nd, 1:00 AM JST) on TOKYO MX, BS Nittele, and AT-X. The premiere on TOKYO MX and BS Nittele will be a special 1-hour broadcast encompassing three consecutive episodes. Please note that AT-X will air only the first episode during its regular programming.
TV Broadcast Information:
- TOKYO MX: Every Wednesday from October 1st at 25:00 JST
- BS Nittele: Every Wednesday from October 1st at 25:00 JST
- AT-X: Every Thursday from October 2nd at 21:30 JST
- Repeat Broadcasts: Every Monday from October 6th at 9:30 JST / Every Wednesday from October 8th at 15:30 JST
Streaming Information:
Catch the first episode early! It will be available for advanced streaming on d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Hodai starting September 28th (Sunday) at 25:00 JST (effectively September 29th, 1:00 AM JST). Other streaming platforms will begin distributing the series sequentially from October 1st (Wednesday) at 25:00 JST.
Production Team
The dedicated team bringing *Aru Hi, Ohime-sama ni Natte Shimatta Ken ni Tsuite* to your screens includes:
| Role | Staff |
|---|---|
| Original Work | Spoon, Plutus, KWBOOKS (CARROTOON) |
| Production | iQIYI, KuaiKan |
| Japanese Version Production | KADOKAWA |
Japanese Version Theme Songs:
- Opening Theme: “Ii yo” by Daoko
- Ending Theme: “Sono Hitomi de” by XAI
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