Get ready for a tale of timid determination and sly romance: the beloved light novel series Yowaki Max Reijou nanoni, Ratsuwan Konyakusha-sama no Kake ni Notte Shimatta (translated as Even Though I'm a Super Timid Noble Girl, I Accepted the Bet From My Cunning Fiancé) is officially receiving a television anime adaptation. The announcement, made on October 14, 2025, includes the opening of an official website, the release of a teaser visual, and an announcement promotional video highlighting the main characters.
The anime will feature voice acting talent, with Miku Itō cast as the protagonist Pia Rockwell and Ryōta Ōsaka as Rufus Stan, her cunning fiancé. These voice actors previously lent their talents to a voice drama adaptation of the series released in December 2022 on the Mimicle service, suggesting continuity in the portrayal of the characters. While details such as the production studio, additional staff, episode count, and premiere date remain undisclosed at this time, the promotional materials emphasize the story's blend of fantasy, romance, and comedic elements set in a reverse harem otome game world.
The teaser visual depicts Pia and Rufus in elegant attire within a grand ballroom, capturing the essence of their complex relationship. The promotional video, which runs briefly, introduces key scenes from the narrative, showcasing Pia's timid personality contrasted with Rufus's strategic demeanor.
This adaptation comes amid growing interest in stories featuring reincarnated protagonists navigating game-like worlds, a trope that has gained prominence in recent years. The light novel's success, with over 1.2 million copies in circulation across its seven volumes, underscores its appeal to readers seeking character-driven tales with elements of self-discovery and clever plot twists.
To celebrate the anime announcement, both the light novel illustrator Tsubasa.V and the manga illustrator Aji Murata shared commemorative illustrations, adding to the excitement surrounding the adaptation.
What is Yowaki Max Reijou nanoni, Ratsuwan Konyakusha-sama no Kake ni Notte Shimatta About?
The series originated as a web novel serialized on the user-generated platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō from January 12 to January 22, 2020, consisting of nine chapters and two epilogues. Written by author Hiro Oda, who tragically passed away on June 4, 2024, it was later picked up for publication by Enterbrain under their B's Log Bunko imprint. The light novels, illustrated by Tsubasa.V, were released in seven volumes from August 15, 2020, to April 15, 2024. The story's popularity led to a manga adaptation, illustrated by Aji Murata, which ran online on Kadokawa's KadoComi service under the Flos Comic label from February 8, 2021, to January 8, 2024, and was compiled into four tankōbon volumes.
The narrative centers on Pia Rockwell, a young noblewoman reincarnated from a Japanese paleontology PhD student killed in a robbery. Recovering from a fever at age 10, she regains her memories and discovers she's the villainess in the otome game Caroline and the Rainbow Magic Sweets, destined for exile after clashing at a graduation ball. To avoid this fate, Pia becomes ultra-timid and plans to break her engagement to Rufus Stan, a prime minister's son and game capture target, aspiring instead to a commoner life excavating fossils and curating a museum.
Rufus proposes a bet: in seven years, if he falls for the heroine Caroline, he'll grant Pia independence with wealth and land. She accepts, sparking a story of schemes, romance, and empowerment. In the game, Rufus ends the engagement after Pia discards magical cookies, but her foreknowledge lets her alter events unpredictably.
Sources: Press Release and KADOKAWAAnime YouTube channel.
