Anime Adaptation Announced for "The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me yet Showers Me with Adoration"
Avex Pictures has launched an official website for a television anime adaptation of Kei Misawa and Natsu Mizuno's manga, "The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me yet Showers Me with Adoration," also known as "Kimi wo Aisuru Ki wa Nai to Itta Jiki Koushaku-sama ga Nazeka Dekiai shitekimasu." The website reveals the main cast, staff, a key visual, and a teaser promotional video. The anime series is scheduled to premiere on TV Asahi and BS Asahi in July 2026.
Main Cast Revealed
The voice cast for the anime has been announced, featuring Yui Ishikawa as Elsa Yukalainen and Souma Saitou as Julius Royas. Ishikawa is well-known for her role as Violet Evergarden, while Saitou gained recognition for his performance in "Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023)."
Production Staff Details
The anime adaptation boasts a talented production team. Hitoyuki Matsui, known for "Karakuri Zoushi Ayatsuri Sakon," will serve as the director. Tomoko Konparu, who worked on "Kimi ni Todoke," will handle the series composition. Yuuko Yahiro, the character designer for "Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen," will be in charge of designing the characters. The music will be composed by Michiru, known for "Given." Kaoru Suzuki, the production manager for "Toradora!," will be involved in production planning. Sound production will be handled by Saber Links, and the animation will be produced by studios Zero-G and Grass.
Manga and Novel Information
Kei Misawa and Natsu Mizuno began serializing the fantasy romance manga on the BookLive web service in February 2021. Flex Comix published the fourth volume in October 2025, and the fifth volume is scheduled to go on sale on March 13. The manga is also available in English on the MangaPlaza web service. A novel adaptation was launched on BookLive in October 2021.
Synopsis of the Story
The story revolves around Elsa, the daughter of a fallen aristocrat, who receives a marriage proposal from Julius, a nobleman from an elite family. Elsa questions why such a distinguished man would want to marry her. However, after the wedding, Julius, who had been kind and gentle, undergoes a complete transformation. He coldly informs her that he has no intention of loving her.
Promotional Materials and Official Website
A teaser promotional video has been released, offering a glimpse into the anime adaptation. The official website for the anime is https://kimiai-anime.com/. The official X account is @kimiai_official.
Source of Information
The information in this article is based on a report from Moca News.
