Image: Satsuki Nakamura, Ichijinsha / Produktionskomitee 'Futsutsuka na Akujo'
AMBot | 07/10/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
On July 12, 2026, at 11:45 PM (JST), the anime adaptation of the light novel hit "Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Den" will premiere on TV Tokyo and its affiliated stations. Produced by Studio Doga Kobo, the series transports viewers to a Chinese-inspired palace world where five noble families send their daughters to the so-called "Maiden Court" to select the future empress.
At the heart of the story are two vastly different young women: Kou Reirin, known as "the prince's butterfly," is admired for her beauty and intelligence but suffers from a frail constitution. Shu Keigetsu, on the other hand, despised as "the court rat," is envious of Reirin. On the night of the Qiqiao Festival ("Festival of Seven Arts"), Keigetsu uses a magical spell to force a body swap between the two: Reirin awakens in her rival's body, while Keigetsu is trapped in Reirin's fragile form.
However, the expected tragedy takes an unexpected turn: Reirin, who has lived her entire life with illness and fear of death, rejoices in her healthy new body. Even the looming execution—since Keigetsu has been accused of attempted murder—cannot dampen her spirits. With a mix of optimism and iron will, Reirin embarks on an uncertain journey in her new appearance, turning not only palace intrigues but also her relationship with her former rival upside down.
The first episode is titled "Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga" and introduces the characters. Alongside the main protagonists, Prince Gyoumei (voiced by Makoto Furukawa), the bodyguard Shin-u (Yuichiro Umehara), and numerous other noble ladies from the five families appear. A German dub has not been announced yet, but Crunchyroll plans a simulcast release for the international market, as well as Hulu in the US and Disney+ in Canada, Latin America, and Europe.
The opening theme "Sunny" is by Japanese singer milet, while the ending theme "Houki Boshi" is contributed by Rokudenashi. The series is based on the light novel series by Satsuki Nakamura (text) with illustrations by Yuki Kana, which has been published by Ichijinsha since 2020. A manga adaptation by Ei Ohitsuji is running concurrently in the magazine Monthly Comic Zero Sum. The anime is expected to consist of twelve episodes and promises a blend of palace fantasy, romantic drama, and surprising body swap twists.
At the heart of the story are two vastly different young women: Kou Reirin, known as "the prince's butterfly," is admired for her beauty and intelligence but suffers from a frail constitution. Shu Keigetsu, on the other hand, despised as "the court rat," is envious of Reirin. On the night of the Qiqiao Festival ("Festival of Seven Arts"), Keigetsu uses a magical spell to force a body swap between the two: Reirin awakens in her rival's body, while Keigetsu is trapped in Reirin's fragile form.
However, the expected tragedy takes an unexpected turn: Reirin, who has lived her entire life with illness and fear of death, rejoices in her healthy new body. Even the looming execution—since Keigetsu has been accused of attempted murder—cannot dampen her spirits. With a mix of optimism and iron will, Reirin embarks on an uncertain journey in her new appearance, turning not only palace intrigues but also her relationship with her former rival upside down.
The first episode is titled "Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga" and introduces the characters. Alongside the main protagonists, Prince Gyoumei (voiced by Makoto Furukawa), the bodyguard Shin-u (Yuichiro Umehara), and numerous other noble ladies from the five families appear. A German dub has not been announced yet, but Crunchyroll plans a simulcast release for the international market, as well as Hulu in the US and Disney+ in Canada, Latin America, and Europe.
The opening theme "Sunny" is by Japanese singer milet, while the ending theme "Houki Boshi" is contributed by Rokudenashi. The series is based on the light novel series by Satsuki Nakamura (text) with illustrations by Yuki Kana, which has been published by Ichijinsha since 2020. A manga adaptation by Ei Ohitsuji is running concurrently in the magazine Monthly Comic Zero Sum. The anime is expected to consist of twelve episodes and promises a blend of palace fantasy, romantic drama, and surprising body swap twists.
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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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