Merciless Maiden Anime Reveals Ending Theme
The television anime adaptation of Umikaze Minamino's Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden light novel series has unveiled its exciting ending theme song. Titled "Tokimeki Un・Deux・Trois♪" (Heart Fluttering 1, 2, 3♪), this vibrant track will be performed by Magic Vision Girls Party. This special musical unit features the anime's main characters: Nia Liston, Hildetora Altoir, and Reliared Silver, voiced by Honoka Inoue, Rina Honnizumi, and Rina Hidaka respectively. The announcement also included a new visual showcasing the unit.
Magic Vision Girls Party Takes the Stage
Honoka Inoue, Rina Honnizumi, and Rina Hidaka lend their voices to perform "Tokimeki Un・Deux・Trois♪" as their characters from Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden. This allows fans to experience the world of the Merciless Maiden through a unique musical lens, further deepening their connection with Nia, Hildetora, and Reliared. The reveal of this character-driven unit performing the ending theme adds another layer of anticipation for the anime's debut.
The Epic Story Begins
Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden introduces a powerful hero who, after a life of unmatched combat, finds herself on her deathbed with regrets. She yearns for a challenging end in battle, and her wish is unexpectedly granted when she awakens in the frail body of young Nia Liston. Now, facing a new struggle to overcome her physical weaknesses, Nia is determined to forge her own destiny, fueled by her desire for battle. J-Novel Club digitally publishes the acclaimed light novel series.
Key Cast and Crew
The anime features a talented ensemble. Honoka Inoue stars as Nia Liston, joined by Rina Honnizumi as Hildetora Altoir and Rina Hidaka as Reliared Silver. Other key cast members include Fūka Izumi as Rinokis Funk and Taku Yashiro as Anzel. Directing the series at KONAMI animation is Motoki Nakanishi. Gigaemon Ichikawa handles series scripts, with character designs by Yūki Itō and Kana Tosaoka. Naoki Endō composes the music, and Hiromi Kikuta directs the sound. VTuber Tsunomaki Watame performs the opening theme song, "Respawn!!".
Premiere Date and Global Availability
Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden premieres on October 6 on Tokyo MX at 9:25 p.m. JST, followed by BS NTV and MBS. The series is slated for two consecutive cours. International audiences can stream the anime on HIDIVE as it airs. In Japan, it will also be available on platforms such as ABEMA, d Anime Store, and U-NEXT. This widespread availability ensures fans worldwide can follow Nia Liston's journey from the very beginning.
Origins in Light Novel and Manga
The story originated on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in 2019 by Umikaze Minamino. Hobby Japan began publishing the light novels with illustrations by Jishaku in 2022, with Katana Canata joining from the third volume in 2023. The anime acknowledges both illustrators for the original character designs. Additionally, a manga adaptation by Kabuto Kodai launched on Square Enix's Manga UP! service in 2022. Both the light novels and manga continue to expand the Nia Liston universe, building a strong foundation for the anime.
Anticipation for the Premiere
With the reveal of "Tokimeki Un・Deux・Trois♪" and the Magic Vision Girls Party, excitement for Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden is reaching new heights. The anime is poised to deliver a thrilling and engaging experience, bringing the acclaimed light novel series to life. Prepare to witness Nia Liston's relentless pursuit of battle when the anime premieres this October.
