"The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom" Anime Premieres January 11, 2026! PV & Cast Revealed
The highly anticipated Winter 2026 villainess anime, "The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom," has officially announced its broadcast will begin on Sunday, January 11, 2026! For this super-popular "doted-on" series with cumulative sales exceeding 5.6 million copies, the official site today (December 4th) unveiled the main visual PV and revealed a luxurious voice cast including Junichi Suwabe, Hikaru Midorikawa, Marina Yamada, and Ai Furihata.
Main PV Unveiled: Theme Songs Preview
The newly released main PV fully depicts the classic scene where the heroine, Tiararose, faces her condemnation event. The PV also previews snippets of the OP and ED theme songs performed by Ayahi Takagaki feat. Yu Shirota.
- OP Theme Song: "Ai no Fanfare" (Love Fanfare) — A cheerful tune that perfectly captures the sweet, doting atmosphere.
- ED Theme Song: "Mahou no Oto" (Sound of Magic) — Lyrics and composition by Yu Shirota himself, showcasing a deep, emotional worldview.
Additional Cast: Voices of the Three Fairy Kings Revealed
In addition to the lead cast, Mai Fuchigami and Yuichiro Umehara, this announcement adds heavyweight cast members for the three "Fairy Kings":
Aishira
- Voice Actor: Marina Yamada
- Character: The 14-year-old daughter of the Duke of Palrant in the Marlinfo Forest Kingdom, beloved by sea fairies. She is the heroine of the original game's sequel, "The Ring of Lapis Lazuli."
Keith — King of the Forest Fairies
- Voice Actor: Junichi Suwabe
- Character: A proud and任性 "ore-sama" (self-important) type who takes a strong interest in Tiararose.
Crail — King of the Sky Fairies
- Voice Actor: Hikaru Midorikawa
- Character: Grants blessings and protection to the male lead, Aquasteed. Has an open-minded and elegant personality.
Pearl — King of the Sea Fairies
- Voice Actor: Ai Furihata
- Character: Extremely dislikes men and is displeased by Crail's closeness to Tiararose.
Theme Song Details
| Track | Performed By | Lyrics | Composition | Arrangement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OP "Ai no Fanfare" | Ayahi Takagaki feat. Yu Shirota | Furuuri | Furuuri・SAKURAmoti | SAKURAmoti |
| ED "Mahou no Oto" | Ayahi Takagaki feat. Yu Shirota | Yu Shirota | Yu Shirota・Mitsu.J | Mitsu.J・Yu Shirota |
Synopsis: A Doting Life Beginning with Condemnation
The heroine, Tiararose Lapis Clementille, recalls memories of her past life on the eve of her graduation party. She realizes she has been reincarnated into the otome game "The Ring of Lapis Lazuli" as the "villainess" who obstructs the heroine's romance.
Following the game's script, she is to have her engagement publicly annulled by her kingdom's prince, Hartknights. However, at the moment of condemnation, the crown prince of the neighboring kingdom, Aquasteed, suddenly intervenes and proposes: "Miss Tiararose, will you become my princess?" — Thus begins an unexpected route of being utterly doted on.
FAQ
Q: When does "The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom" anime air? A: It officially begins broadcasting and will be available on streaming platforms on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Q: Who are the main voice actors? A: Mai Fuchigami, Yuichiro Umehara, Junichi Suwabe, Hikaru Midorikawa, Marina Yamada, Ai Furihata, Takuya Sato, Yumiri Hanamori.
Q: Who performs the theme songs? A: Both the OP and ED are performed by Ayahi Takagaki feat. Yu Shirota.
Work Information
- Broadcast Date: January 11, 2026
- Original Work Sales: Cumulative sales exceed 5.6 million copies
- Genre: Reincarnation, Villainess, Doting