The fantasy romance anime The Duke’s Son Claims He Won’t Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration started its broadcast on July 4, 2026. The series, based on the popular manga by Kei Misawa and Natsu Mizuno, follows a contract marriage between a fallen aristocrat’s daughter and a cold-hearted duke’s son. The show quickly gained attention for its mix of romance, comedy, and emotional drama.
Episode 1 introduced viewers to Elsa Yukarainen and Julius Royus, setting up their unusual relationship. Now fans are waiting for Episode 2, which continues their story of misunderstandings and growing feelings. Here is everything you need to know about the second episode, including release date, streaming platforms, and a recap of what happened in the premiere.
The Duke’s Son Claims He Won’t Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration Episode 2 Release Date and Time
The Duke’s Son Claims He Won’t Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration Episode 2 releases on July 11, 2026. The show follows a weekly schedule, with new episodes arriving every Saturday.
For viewers in different time zones, here is when Episode 2 becomes available:
- Pacific Time (PDT): 10:00 a.m.
- Eastern Time (EDT): 1:00 p.m.
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 5:00 p.m.
The series airs on TV Asahi and BS Asahi in Japan. The anime has a total of 12 episodes, with new episodes coming out weekly through September 19, 2026.
Where to Stream Episode 2
International audiences can watch The Duke’s Son Claims He Won’t Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration Episode 2 on Crunchyroll. The platform streams new episodes with English subtitles and also offers an English dub version.
Crunchyroll confirmed the series as part of its Summer 2026 anime lineup. The show is available for streaming in multiple regions worldwide. Japanese viewers can also watch on platforms like Hulu Japan, DMM TV, FOD, Prime Video, and Niconico.
What Happened in Episode 1
Episode 1 set up the main story and introduced the key characters. The episode begins with Elsa Yukarainen, the daughter of a fallen aristocratic family, receiving unexpected news. She gets a marriage proposal from Julius Royus, a highly elite nobleman and the son of a duke.
Elsa, voiced by Yui Ishikawa, wonders why such a distinguished man would want to marry her. Despite her confusion, she agrees to the marriage to improve her family’s situation.
The wedding takes place, and everything seems fine at first. Julius appears kind and gentle. But right after the ceremony, his behavior changes completely. He tells Elsa in a cold voice that he has no intention of loving her. He explains that he only married her out of convenience.
The episode ends with Elsa starting her new life in the ducal household. She faces a husband who treats her like a stranger, despite his earlier kindness. The episode sets up the central conflict of the series: a marriage of convenience between two people who must learn to live together, with one partner openly rejecting the other.
Main Cast and Characters
The voice cast for The Duke’s Son Claims He Won’t Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration features many well-known Japanese actors:
- Yui Ishikawa as Elsa Yukarainen
- Soma Saito as Julius Royus
- Kaito Ishikawa as Yalmo Parnila
- Chika Anzai as Serafina Parnila
- Hibiku Yamamura as Rebeka Rikkonen
- Junya Enoki as Hannes Yukarainen
- Ryohei Kimura as Aleksis Josef Ralt
- Ryota Suzuki as Jere Ekrous
- Daisuke Namikawa as Lucas Yukarainen
- Mariko Kouda as Sofia Yukarainen
- Maaya Uchida as Tanja
- Makoto Tamura as Stim
Yui Ishikawa is known for her roles as Mikasa Ackerman in Attack on Titan and Violet Evergarden in Violet Evergarden. Soma Saito has appeared in many popular anime series. The animation is produced by studios Zero-G and Grass.
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About the Series
The Duke’s Son Claims He Won’t Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration is based on the manga by Kei Misawa (writer) and Natsu Mizuno (artist). The manga began serialization on February 24, 2021 on Flex Comix’s COMIC Polaris platform. As of March 2026, five tankobon volumes have been released in Japan.
The series is also known by its Japanese title: “Kimi wo Aisuru Ki wa Nai” to Itta Jiki Koushaku-sama ga Nazeka Dekiai Shitekimasu. Fans often shorten it to Kimiai.
The official synopsis describes the story as a tantalizing love romance between a complicated duke’s son and a positive young lady. The show blends romance, fantasy, and comedy elements.
The opening theme song is “Itsuka Chanto.” performed by Riria. The ending theme is “Saishūkai” performed by sorato.
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