NBC Universal has released a new trailer confirming that My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked will premiere on July 8 2026. The series, also titled My mother‑in‑law and sister‑in‑law who don't bully me, flips the classic fairy‑tale formula into a warm, comedic family story.
The trailer also previews the opening theme Amayadori no Shōkei by Lia and the ending theme Claire by AVAM, setting a gentle and uplifting tone.
A Production Team Focused on Heart and Humor
The anime is animated by NEWON, with direction from Keisuke Inoue, known for My Next Life as a Villainess and Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero.
Scripts are written by Nanami Hoshino, while character designs come from Mutsumi Sasaki, whose work includes Laid‑Back Camp and Phantom Requiem for the Phantom.
A Cast Bringing This Unusual Family to Life
The main cast includes:
- Hina Suzuki as Miya Nakamura
- Kujira as Teru Kōnokura
- Yū Serizawa as Marika Kōnokura
- Yuka Nukui as Arisa Kōnokura
The manga began publication in November 2020, with its eighth volume released in July 2025.
A Cinderella Retelling Where the Villains Don’t Exist
This award‑winning comedy turns fairy‑tale expectations upside down.
Miya, the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy family, believes she knows exactly what awaits her when she is taken in by her father’s household: cruelty, chores and a life straight out of a tragic storybook.
But when she finally meets her stepmother and stepsisters, she discovers something shocking.
They are kind. They are supportive. They are nothing like the villains she imagined.
What follows is a heartwarming, humorous story about found family, healing and the joy of being welcomed instead of rejected. It is a Cinderella tale where the glass slipper is replaced by genuine affection and second chances.
A Feel‑Good Summer Premiere
With its gentle comedy, warm characters and refreshing twist on a classic narrative, My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked is shaping up to be one of the most charming releases of Summer 2026.