A widely-read Japanese light novel is receiving an adaptation into an anime television series. The production with the international title "Rich Girl Caretaker" is scheduled for the year 2026.
The literary source material was written by Yusaku Sakaishi and illustrated by Sakura Miwabe. The story originated as a web novel on the platform "Shōsetsuka ni Narō" starting in April 2020. The publisher Hobby Japan has been releasing the series in print under its label HJ Bunko since May 2021. Eleven volumes have been published so far, the latest from October 2025. Additionally, a manga adaptation by Sorahiko Mizushima has been serialized online on "Comic Fire" since July 2021, with several collected tankōbon volumes released.
The plot follows two students at Kiou Academy. Itsuki Tomonari navigates challenges in his personal life. Hinako Konohana, the heiress to a large business conglomerate, enjoys high esteem at the school. A shared experience brings them together and reveals that Hinako's competent demeanor in school life does not match her real personality. She is heavily overwhelmed by practical matters of daily life. Itsuki consequently begins to support her discreetly in secret. From this situation, a romantic comedy about social contrasts and an unexpected relationship develops.
The animation is handled by the studio Brain's Base. The direction is by Shūsei Morishita. The character design is overseen by Nao Kawashima. The music is composed by Natsumi Tabuchi, Hanae Nakamura, and Mayo Kurihara. The voice roles for the two protagonists are performed by Yūto Uemura (Itsuki Tomonari) and Konomi Kohara (Hinako Konohana).
For the English-speaking region, the publisher Monogatari Novels has licensed the rights to the light novel series. The release of the first volume under the title "Rich Girl Caretaker: I'm Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School" is planned for March 2026. Possible delays to this schedule are to be expected.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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