The comedy fantasy anime about a girl who expects cruelty but finds kindness instead continues its weekly run. Episode 5 arrives on August 5, 2026.
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked is one of the summer 2026 anime season’s most talked-about shows. The series, which premiered on July 8, 2026, offers a fresh twist on the classic Cinderella story. Instead of facing cruelty from her new family, the main character discovers that her stepmother and stepsisters are actually kind and caring people who want to help her.
The show has now aired four episodes, with the fifth episode set to release soon. Here is everything you need to know about episode 5, including the release date, streaming details, and what has happened so far.
Episode 5 Release Date and Time
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked episode 5 releases on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
The show follows a weekly schedule, with new episodes arriving every Wednesday. According to multiple sources, episode 5 will be available on August 5, 2026.
For viewers in different time zones, here is when episode 5 becomes available:
- Pacific Daylight Time: 7:30 a.m. PDT
- Mountain Daylight Time: 8:30 a.m. MDT
- Central Daylight Time: 9:30 a.m. CDT
- Eastern Daylight Time: 10:30 a.m. EDT
- Greenwich Mean Time: 2:30 p.m. GMT
- Japan Standard Time: 11:30 p.m. JST (broadcast on TV Kanagawa, TV Saitama, and Chiba TV)
The series is scheduled for a 12-episode run. After episode 5, the remaining episodes will follow the same Wednesday release pattern:
- Episode 6 – August 12, 2026
- Episode 7 – August 19, 2026
- Episode 8 – August 26, 2026
- Episode 9 – September 2, 2026
- Episode 10 – September 9, 2026
- Episode 11 – September 16, 2026
- Episode 12 – September 23, 2026
Where to Watch Episode 5
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked streams on multiple platforms worldwide.
The series is available on the following platforms:
- ADN – AnimeDigitalNetwork (France and select regions)
- It’s Anime YouTube channel (outside Asia, free streaming)
- Tropics Entertainment YouTube channel (India)
- U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, and Anime Times (Japan)
In Japan, the anime broadcasts on TV Kanagawa, TV Saitama, Chiba TV, MBS, Tokyo MX, and BS Asahi.
Crunchyroll currently does not have the series available for streaming. Viewers should check the platforms listed above for access.
The It’s Anime YouTube channel, run by anime distributor REMOW, streams the series for free outside of Asia. This makes the show easily accessible to international audiences.
What the Show Is About
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked (Japanese: Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi) tells the story of Miya Nakamura, the illegitimate daughter of a prominent family.
After her beloved mother dies of illness, Miya is brought into the main household of the Kounokura family. She expects nothing but scorn and cruelty for being a mistress’s child. She prepares herself for a life of servitude and misery at the hands of her stepmother and stepsisters.
But what awaits her is something she never could have imagined. Her stepmother Teru Kounokura and stepsisters Marika and Arisa are not wicked at all. Behind their intimidating appearances, they turn out to be kind and caring people who embrace Miya as part of the family.
The series is a comedy that plays on the gap between Miya’s expectations and reality. Every time Miya braces for mistreatment or reads malice into a kind gesture, she discovers that her new family genuinely wants to help her. The show combines humor with genuine emotional moments as Miya learns to trust and accept her new family.
Recap of Episodes 1 to 3
Episode 1 – introduced viewers to Miya and her situation. After her mother’s death, Miya moves into the Kounokura family home, fully expecting to be treated as an outcast. She is surprised to find that her stepmother and stepsisters do not treat her cruelly. Instead, they show her kindness and care, completely overturning her expectations.
Episode 2 – continued Miya’s adjustment to her new life. Teru quickly took charge of Miya’s well-being, ensuring she had a proper diet and a comfortable room to stay in. Marika and Arisa, the stepsisters, also defied Miya’s fears and began to show their protective side.
Episode 3 – introduced more family dynamics. The episode showed the stepmother and stepsisters taking active steps to make Miya feel welcome. Their actions continued to surprise Miya, who kept expecting mistreatment that never came.
What Happened in Episode 4
Episode 4 aired on July 29, 2026. According to available sources, the episode continued to develop the relationship between Miya and her new family.
A key moment in episode 4 involved the grandmother’s deception. Marika and Arisa immediately saw through the grandmother’s plans and confronted her to protect their new sister, solidifying their role as Miya’s fierce protectors.
The episode also showed the growing bond between the three sisters. What started as a relationship based on obligation has developed into genuine family affection. Miya continues to be surprised by the kindness shown to her, and each episode brings new moments of warmth and humor.
What to Expect in Episode 5
Episode 5 airs on August 5, 2026. While the specific plot details have not been officially released, the series is expected to continue adapting the manga story.
The show is likely to focus on Miya’s continued adjustment to her new life. As she becomes more comfortable with her stepmother and stepsisters, new challenges and situations will arise. The comedy will likely continue to come from the gap between Miya’s expectations and the reality of her kind new family.
The series has been praised for its warm tone and comedic timing. Episode 5 should continue this balance, delivering both laughs and genuine emotional moments.
The Cast and Production Team
The anime is produced by NEWON studios. Keisuke Inoue (My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!) is directing the series. Nanami Hoshino (Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!) is the series scriptwriter. Mutsumi Sasaki serves as character designer and chief animation director.
The voice cast includes:
- Hina Suzuki as Miya Nakamura
- Kujira as Teru Kounokura
- Yū Serizawa as Marika Kounokura
- Yuka Nukui as Arisa Kounokura
- Anna Mugiho as Gungnir, the family’s beloved guard dog
- Hiroki Tōchi as Ueki, the family gardener
- Eiko Yamada as Yasu Nakamura
The original manga is written and illustrated by Otsuji. It began serialization on Ichijinsha’s Comic Pool section on the Pixiv Comic website on November 19, 2020. The chapters have been collected into nine volumes as of February 2026.
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Why You Should Watch This Anime
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked offers a refreshing take on the Cinderella story. Instead of focusing on cruelty and hardship, the series shows what happens when a person’s worst fears turn out to be completely wrong.
The show’s comedy comes from Miya’s constant expectation of mistreatment. Every kind gesture from her stepmother or stepsisters catches her off guard, creating humorous situations. The series does not rely on mean-spirited jokes but instead finds comedy in warmth and misunderstanding.
For viewers looking for a light-hearted and feel-good anime, this series delivers. The show balances comedy with genuine emotional moments as Miya learns to trust and accept her new family. The animation from NEWON is solid, and the voice cast brings the characters to life with charm and energy.
The series is also easily accessible. With free streaming on YouTube through the It’s Anime channel, international viewers can watch without needing a subscription.
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked is a reminder that sometimes the people we expect to be cruel can turn out to be the kindest of all.
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