The beloved romantic comedy light novel series Observation Records of My Fiancée: The Misadventures of a Self-Proclaimed Villainess is officially headed to television! A brand-new anime adaptation is now in production and set to premiere in 2026, bringing its quirky characters and meta-romantic twists to the screen.
🖼️ Teaser Visual Revealed
The announcement came with the release of a charming key visual featuring the story’s eccentric couple: Prince Cecil and his unexpected fiancée, Bertia. The official website is now live, teasing more updates to come.
🎬 Staff & Studio
- Director: Junichi Yamamoto (Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion)
- Character Design: Miki Matsumoto (Summer Time Rendering)
- Series Composition & Script: Akiko Inoue (GeGeGe no Kitarō, One Piece)
- Animation Production: Ashi Productions
Observation Records of My Fiancée Visual for The Anime
📖 Story Overview
Gifted to the point of boredom, Prince Cecil’s life changes when he becomes engaged to Bertia—who suddenly declares that she’s a “villainess” from a past life. Convinced she must fulfill her otome game role, Bertia makes outrageous attempts to sabotage their engagement. The twist? Her efforts never work—and Prince Cecil finds her antics fascinating.
📚 From Web Novel to Multimedia
Originally serialized on Shōsetsuka ni Narō by author Shiki, Observation Records of My Fiancée was later published by AlphaPolis in 2017 with illustrations by Wan Hachipisu. It currently includes:
- 2 volumes in the original series
- A manga adaptation by Natsume Hasumi (6+1 volumes)
- A sequel series (Observation Records of My Wife) with ongoing novels and manga
Observation Records of My Fiancée Vol. 1 Cover
🗓️ Coming in 2026
With its unique premise, lovable characters, and smart humor, this anime is shaping up to be a must-watch title in 2026. Fans of otome game twists, villainess comedies, and unconventional romances—this one’s for you.
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