The heartwarming and hilarious My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked by Otsuji is leaping from manga pages to the screen with a television anime adaptation slated for 2026! The news was unveiled on July 22, 2025, through a newly launched official website and X account dedicated to the anime, accompanied by a teaser visual and promotional video. The adaptation promises to bring the charming story of Miya Nakamura and her unexpectedly kind stepfamily to life, under the production of studio NEWON.
Here is the key visual for My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked anime:
The anime will be directed by Keisuke Inoue, known for his work on My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!. Nanami Hoshino, who has contributed scripts to Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! and Mission: Yozakura Family, will handle the series composition. Character design will be crafted by Mutsumi Sasaki, whose portfolio includes Chaos;HEAd and Laid-Back Camp. The only confirmed cast member so far is Kujira, who will voice Teru Kōnokura, Miya’s stepmother. Additional cast and staff details are expected to be revealed in the coming months, building anticipation for the 2026 premiere.
To mark this exciting milestone, manga creator Otsuji crafted a vibrant commemorative illustration.
What is My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked about?
The manga My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked, written and illustrated by Otsuji, began serialization on November 19, 2020, in Ichijinsha’s Comic POOL section on the Pixiv Comic website. Since its debut, the series has garnered a dedicated following for its unique take on classic fairy tale tropes, blending comedy with heartfelt family dynamics. As of July 2025, the manga has released seven compiled volumes, with the eighth slated for publication on July 25, 2025, in Japan. Seven Seas Entertainment licenses the series in English, with the sixth volume released on June 17, 2025.
The story follows Miya Nakamura, a young girl who faces an uncertain future after a tragic loss. According to Seven Seas Entertainment, “Miya is the illegitimate child of a certain prominent family. When her mother dies, she’s convinced she knows what awaits her in her new home: a life of servitude and misery at the hands of her wicked stepmother and stepsisters! Yet when she finally meets the women she expects to treat her like dirt, they actually end up being…sweet?!” This subversion of the Cinderella narrative, combined with Miya’s struggles with social anxiety, creates a comedic and touching exploration of family bonds and personal growth.
The upcoming anime is poised to capture the charm and wit of the manga, with studio NEWON at the helm. Fans can look forward to further updates as the production progresses toward its 2026 release.
Sources: Comic Natalie, official website & X account of My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked.
