Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Outaishi ni Dekiaisareru (which can be translated as The Villainess Is Doted On by the Prince of the Neighboring Country): Suwabe Junichi, Midorikawa Hikaru Join Cast, Airs January 11th, Main PV Revealed

Broadcast Details and New Cast Revealed for Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Ooutaishi ni Dekiaisareru TV Anime!

The TV anime adaptation of *Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Ooutaishi ni Dekiaisareru* (which can be translated as “The Villainess Is Doted on by the Crown Prince of the Neighboring Country”) is officially set to premiere on January 11, 2026. Alongside this exciting news, a brand-new main promotional video has been unveiled, and additional cast members have been announced! Yamada Marina, Suwabe Junichi, Midorikawa Hikaru, and Furihata Ai are joining the cast. Furthermore, it’s been revealed that Takagaki Ayahi and Shirota Yuu will be performing the opening and ending theme songs as “Takagaki Ayahi feat. Shirota Yuu.”

About the Doting Villainess Story

*Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Ooutaishi ni Dekiaisareru* is based on Puni-chan’s light novel series, which boasts over 5.6 million copies in print. This is an “overly doting villainess love story” that’s sure to make your heart flutter! The tale begins when the protagonist, TiaraRose, suddenly remembers her past life, where she was obsessed with an otome game called *Lapis Lazuli no Yubiwa* (The Lapis Lazuli Ring). She discovers that she has been reincarnated into that very game as the “villainess” character, destined to obstruct the heroine.

If the heroine successfully captures Hartknights, the Crown Prince of the Lapis Lazuli Kingdom, TiaraRose faces nothing but a humiliating condemnation event. However, amidst this predicament, AquaSteed, the Crown Prince of the neighboring country and a main capture target from the sequel game (which TiaraRose never got to play in her previous life), dramatically appears and proposes to TiaraRose. Can TiaraRose truly achieve a happy ending?

Production Team and Main Cast

The TV anime is being directed by Hamana Takayuki, with animation production handled by Studio Deen. Fuchigami Mai stars as TiaraRose, Umehara Yuuichirou as AquaSteed, Satou Takuya as Hartknights, and Hanamori Yumiri as Akari.

New Characters, Theme Songs, and Main PV

The broadcast start date has now been confirmed, along with the announcement of additional characters and their voice actors. Reprising their roles from the game, Yamada Marina will play Aishila, the young lady of the Paland Ducal family; Suwabe Junichi will voice Keith, the Fairy King of the Forest; Midorikawa Hikaru will portray Clairol, the Fairy King of the Sky; and Furihata Ai will lend her voice to Pearl, the Fairy King of the Sea.

The newly released main PV not only introduces these additional characters but also offers a first listen to the theme songs. Both the opening theme “Ai no Fanfare” (Fanfare of Love) and the ending theme “Mahou no Oto” (Sound of Magic) are performed by Takagaki Ayahi feat. Shirota Yuu. Comments from the new cast members Yamada Marina, Suwabe Junichi, Midorikawa Hikaru, Furihata Ai, as well as theme song artists Takagaki Ayahi and Shirota Yuu, have also been received.

The TV anime *Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Ooutaishi ni Dekiaisareru* is set to begin airing on January 11, 2026. We eagerly await further updates!

Comments from the Cast and Artists

Yamada Marina

I am truly honored and delighted to continue playing Aishila, just as I did in the game. I will pour my heart into portraying Aishila once again, immersing myself in her pure and earnest “14-year-old love.” I’ll do my best to deliver all the unique charm that only an anime can offer to everyone who discovered this work through the original novel or game. I’m personally very much looking forward to seeing the characters come to life… Thank you very much for your support!

Suwabe Junichi

I am excited to continue portraying Keith, the Fairy King of the Forest, in the anime. While villainess reincarnation stories are quite popular these days, our protagonist’s personality is more in line with the traditional type of the genre. That’s what makes it fresh! And then there’s Keith—a handsome, arrogant type who’s always teasing TiaraRose whenever he gets a chance… It has that comforting, nostalgic taste of home. Please look forward to it!

Midorikawa Hikaru

Congratulations on the anime adaptation! I’ll be continuing to play Clairol from the game. If the story unfolds like the game, my character’s appearance will be quite late, but will it? As those who have played the game already know, it’s a somewhat unique role, making it challenging yet incredibly rewarding to perform (laughs). I’ll strive to make the work even better with the appearance of my character. Please look forward to it!

Furihata Ai

「Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Ooutaishi ni Dekiaisareru」TV anime adaptation, congratulations!! I’m Furihata Ai, and I’ll be reprising my role as Pearl from the game. I’m so happy to be able to play the adorable Pearl again. This work is full of charming characters and heart-pounding romantic scenes that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Please look forward to the broadcast!

Shirota Yuu

I am honored to be performing the opening and ending themes for *Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Ooutaishi ni Dekiaisareru*. Inspired by the fantastical sparkle that breathes life into the story and the wonderfully romantic, layered world unique to two-dimensional works, I also took on the roles of lyricist and composer for the ending song. I hope that through music, I can add vibrant color and heart-pounding excitement to this wonderful story.

Takagaki Ayahi

I am Takagaki Ayahi, and I will be singing the opening and ending themes alongside Shirota Yuu. As a huge fan of otome games myself, I’ve imagined countless times, “What if I could go to that world…!” It is a great honor to be involved in this work as an artist. And to be singing with Shirota-san, whom I’ve admired from the theater audience, feels like a dream come true! The opening theme “Ai no Fanfare” is a cute and pop song that will make your heart race just by listening to it. The ending theme “Mahou no Oto” is a dramatic duet. Please listen to them not only alongside the story but also as you reflect on your own feelings.

Broadcast & Streaming Information for TV Anime Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Ooutaishi ni Dekiaisareru

Broadcast & Streaming Schedule

Premiering from January 11, 2026.

• TOKYO MX: Starting January 11, every Sunday at 23:00 JST
• KBS Kyoto: Starting January 12, every Monday at 23:00 JST
• Sun TV: Starting January 12, every Monday at 23:30 JST
• BS NTV: Starting January 12, every Monday at 23:30 JST

Pre-streaming will be available on d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Houdai.

• Starting January 11, every Sunday at 23:30 JST

Other streaming platforms will also begin distribution sequentially.

*Broadcast and streaming times are subject to change without notice.

Staff

Cast

(C)Puni-chan・Naruse Akeno／KADOKAWA／”Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Ooutaishi ni Dekiaisareru” Production Committee

《Nakase Koutarou》