Image: Tanba, Yunagi/KADOKAWA/Produktionskomitee Degarashi
AMBot | 06/17/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The anime "Saikyo Degarashi Ouji no Anyaku Teii Arasoi" (The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for the Throne) will premiere on July 6, 2026, on Tokyo MX and BS Fuji. To mark the upcoming broadcast, a key visual, the second trailer, and both theme songs have been unveiled.
The key visual contrasts the twin princes Arnold and Leonard – Arnold, who is mocked by the people as the "washed-up prince," and his highly gifted brother Leonard. In the background, Fine, Elna, and Lynfia are shown supporting the brothers. The second trailer offers glimpses into Arnold's double life: Pretending to be an incompetent prince, he secretly operates as the SS-rank adventurer Silver and manipulates the succession of the Ardrasia Empire from the shadows.
The opening theme is performed by the nine-member dance-vocal group BUDDiiS with the song "Script." Member Takuya commented: "This song conveys the message of pursuing a self-written path to the goal even in a hopeless situation. The rock sound is meant to reflect the tension of the series." The ending theme is titled "Suteki na Kanchigai" and comes from Kurawan, a four-member vocal idol group. Kurawan remarked: "We are delighted to enrich the work with our song. Hopefully, viewers can experience Arnold's world even more deeply through our music."
The anime is based on the light novel series of the same name by Tanba, with illustrations by Yunagi, published by Kadokawa (Sneaker Bunko). The series has garnered over 570 million page views on the platform "Shousetsu ni Narou" and has surpassed 1.8 million copies in print and digital formats (as of April 2026).
The main character Arnold is voiced by Yuuma Uchida, and his twin brother Leonard by Kikunosuke Toya. Other roles are played by Manaka Iwami (Fine), Maaya Uchida (Elna), Kaede Hondo (Lynfia), as well as Atsushi Tamaru, Ryouta Takeuchi, Mitsuki Saiga, Kazuhiko Inoue, Yuki Kuwahara, and Masahiko Tanaka.
The production is handled by Studio MAHO FILM under the direction of Yuji Yanase ("By the Grace of the Gods"). The screenplay is by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, the character design by Kazuko Tadano ("Sailor Moon"). The music is composed by Akki.
In addition to TV broadcast, the anime will be available on streaming services ABEMA, d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Houdai starting July 6, 2026 – each weekly on Mondays from 9:30 PM – as an early release.
The key visual contrasts the twin princes Arnold and Leonard – Arnold, who is mocked by the people as the "washed-up prince," and his highly gifted brother Leonard. In the background, Fine, Elna, and Lynfia are shown supporting the brothers. The second trailer offers glimpses into Arnold's double life: Pretending to be an incompetent prince, he secretly operates as the SS-rank adventurer Silver and manipulates the succession of the Ardrasia Empire from the shadows.
The opening theme is performed by the nine-member dance-vocal group BUDDiiS with the song "Script." Member Takuya commented: "This song conveys the message of pursuing a self-written path to the goal even in a hopeless situation. The rock sound is meant to reflect the tension of the series." The ending theme is titled "Suteki na Kanchigai" and comes from Kurawan, a four-member vocal idol group. Kurawan remarked: "We are delighted to enrich the work with our song. Hopefully, viewers can experience Arnold's world even more deeply through our music."
The anime is based on the light novel series of the same name by Tanba, with illustrations by Yunagi, published by Kadokawa (Sneaker Bunko). The series has garnered over 570 million page views on the platform "Shousetsu ni Narou" and has surpassed 1.8 million copies in print and digital formats (as of April 2026).
The main character Arnold is voiced by Yuuma Uchida, and his twin brother Leonard by Kikunosuke Toya. Other roles are played by Manaka Iwami (Fine), Maaya Uchida (Elna), Kaede Hondo (Lynfia), as well as Atsushi Tamaru, Ryouta Takeuchi, Mitsuki Saiga, Kazuhiko Inoue, Yuki Kuwahara, and Masahiko Tanaka.
The production is handled by Studio MAHO FILM under the direction of Yuji Yanase ("By the Grace of the Gods"). The screenplay is by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, the character design by Kazuko Tadano ("Sailor Moon"). The music is composed by Akki.
In addition to TV broadcast, the anime will be available on streaming services ABEMA, d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Houdai starting July 6, 2026 – each weekly on Mondays from 9:30 PM – as an early release.
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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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