My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked reveals release date and trailer

The archetype of the cruel stepmother and jealous stepsisters has been a mainstay in fantasy literature for centuries, but what if it was all a tender misunderstanding? The long-awaited anime adaptation of My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked is ready to break the prejudices of fairy tales. The production committee has released its main trailer, officially confirming that the series will premiere next July 8, 2026.

This new and detailed advance Not only does it give us scenes full of sweetness and everyday comedy, but it also reveals the main musical themes and expands the cast of voices that will give life to this peculiar family.

Lia and AVAM will bring musical harmony to coexistence

The sound section of this production promises to envelop us in an atmosphere of warmth and emotion. The main trailer offers us a generous preview of the songs that will frame the daily life of the protagonists:

• Opening theme (Opening): It has as its title “Amayadori no Shokei” and is performed by the legendary and respected singer Liaa historic voice in the anime industry remembered for performing timeless anthems like Tori no Uta (Air) and My Soul, Your Beats! (Angel Beats!).
• Closing theme (Ending): The closing song is titled “Claire” and is run by the popular idol group AVAMproviding a fresh, melodic and youthful touch ideal to close each episode with a smile.

Three renowned voices join the main cast

Beyond the music, the anime's official website has been updated to welcome three talented voice actresses (seiyuus) who will play key secondary characters within the protagonist's environment:

• Yaeko Kozo will feature the voice of Miyari Nemoto.
• nago will be interpreted by the experienced Yumi Uchiyama (recognized for giving life to teenage Rudeus Greyrat in Mushoku Tensei).
• Mitsuya will feature the versatility of the acclaimed actress MAO (Iris in Fire Force and Shion in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime).

A technical team expert in sweetness and comfort

To ensure that the visual finesse of the source material is seamlessly translated to the screen, the animation is the responsibility of the studio NEWON. The core creative team brings together figures who know exactly how to handle sitcom and endearing character design:

• Address: Keisuke Inoue assumes leadership of the project, contributing his vast experience after directing the hilarious and successful My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!.
• Series composition: The scripts are structured by the screenwriter Nanami Hoshino (Food for the Soul).
• Character design: The expressive and adorable lines of the protagonists belong to Mutsumi Sasakithe acclaimed designer behind the comfort and relaxation phenomenon Laid Back Camp (Yuru Camp).
• Soundtrack: The incidental music is signed by the composer Rina Tayama (Secrets of the Silent Witch).

What is My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked about?

This charming comedy of misunderstandings, based on the original manga created by Otsuji (work published in the West under the Seven Seas Entertainment seal), presents us with the story of Miyaa young woman who has grown up under the label of being the illegitimate daughter of a prominent and influential family. After the painful loss of her mother, Miya is called to live in her father's main residence.

Convinced by the stigmata of classic stories, Miya enters her new home completely terrified, expecting a life of servitude, misery, coldness and psychological abuse at the hands of her new stepmother and stepsisters. However, reality hits her in a completely unexpected way: instead of ruthless monsters, the women turn out to be incredibly sweet people, considerate, somewhat overprotective and eager to shower her with love and pampering.

From that moment on, Miya will have to unlearn her fears while adapting to a family life full of hugs, delicious meals, and a warmth she never thought she would experience. With its premiere set for this July 8this series is shaping up to be the perfect comforting refuge for lovers of the genre. slice of life.