Image: Otsuji, Ichijinsha / Produktionskomitee „Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi“
AMBot | 07/01/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
Just one week before the series premiere, the official YouTube channel released a special program for the new anime "Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi" (roughly translated as "The Stepmother and Stepsisters Who Don't Bully Me"). The program featured the main voice actresses Hina Suzuki (Miya Nakamura), Kujira (Teru Kounokura), Yuu Serizawa (Marika Kounokura), and Yuka Nukui (Arisa Kounokura). Alongside entertaining anecdotes from the recording studio and a tricky kanji quiz, the opening sequence of the first episode was shown for the first time.
The story, based on the web manga of the same name by Otsuji, published under Ichijinsha's comic POOL label, follows young Miya Nakamura. She is the illegitimate daughter of a respected family and lives in poverty but happiness after her mother's death. When she is brought to the main residence of the Kounokura family, she expects humiliation and bullying from her stepmother and stepsisters. However, to her great surprise, Teru, Marika, and Arisa greet her with unexpected warmth: they bathe Miya, dress her in pretty clothes, and even clear out her father's study for her—a heartfelt welcome that moves and amuses viewers alike.
The first episode is titled "Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi" and premieres on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 11:30 PM on tvk, TV Saitama, and Chiba TV. Subsequent broadcasts will air on MBS (from July 10), Tokyo MX, and BS Asahi (from July 12). Starting from the premiere day, episodes will be available on platforms such as U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video, Nico Nico Douga, and other services, some with a one-week delay.
The animation is produced at Studio NEWON under the direction of Keisuke Inoue. The screenplay is written by Nanami Hoshino, with character designs by Mutsumi Sasaki. The soundtrack is composed by Rina Tanaka, and Toshiki Kameyama handles sound direction. In addition to the main cast already mentioned, other voice actresses include Anna Mugiho (Gungnir), Miyari Nemoto (Yaeko Kounokura), Yumi Uchiyama (Nago), and Mao Ichimichi (Mitsuya).
The anime is musically accompanied by two tracks: the opening theme "Amayadori no Shoukei" is performed by singer Lia, while the ending theme "Claire" is by the band AVAM. Both songs are already heard in the first episode, setting the perfect tone for this heartwarming comedy.
With its blend of heartfelt warmth and surprising twists, "Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi" promises to be a refreshing addition to the summer 2026 season. Anticipation is high, and the special program has shown that the team behind the project is dedicated to captivating viewers from the very start.
The story, based on the web manga of the same name by Otsuji, published under Ichijinsha's comic POOL label, follows young Miya Nakamura. She is the illegitimate daughter of a respected family and lives in poverty but happiness after her mother's death. When she is brought to the main residence of the Kounokura family, she expects humiliation and bullying from her stepmother and stepsisters. However, to her great surprise, Teru, Marika, and Arisa greet her with unexpected warmth: they bathe Miya, dress her in pretty clothes, and even clear out her father's study for her—a heartfelt welcome that moves and amuses viewers alike.
The first episode is titled "Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi" and premieres on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 11:30 PM on tvk, TV Saitama, and Chiba TV. Subsequent broadcasts will air on MBS (from July 10), Tokyo MX, and BS Asahi (from July 12). Starting from the premiere day, episodes will be available on platforms such as U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video, Nico Nico Douga, and other services, some with a one-week delay.
The animation is produced at Studio NEWON under the direction of Keisuke Inoue. The screenplay is written by Nanami Hoshino, with character designs by Mutsumi Sasaki. The soundtrack is composed by Rina Tanaka, and Toshiki Kameyama handles sound direction. In addition to the main cast already mentioned, other voice actresses include Anna Mugiho (Gungnir), Miyari Nemoto (Yaeko Kounokura), Yumi Uchiyama (Nago), and Mao Ichimichi (Mitsuya).
The anime is musically accompanied by two tracks: the opening theme "Amayadori no Shoukei" is performed by singer Lia, while the ending theme "Claire" is by the band AVAM. Both songs are already heard in the first episode, setting the perfect tone for this heartwarming comedy.
With its blend of heartfelt warmth and surprising twists, "Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi" promises to be a refreshing addition to the summer 2026 season. Anticipation is high, and the special program has shown that the team behind the project is dedicated to captivating viewers from the very start.
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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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