The romantic fantasy anime “The Duke’s Son Claims He Won’t Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration“ is set to release its 10th episode this week. The series, which premiered on July 4, 2026, has been following the complicated marriage between Elsa, a fallen aristocrat, and Julius, the cold duke’s son who married her out of convenience. Episode 10, titled “Julius’s Wish,” continues the story as Elsa accompanies Julius on a business trip and faces the emotional weight of his earlier declaration that he has no intention of loving her.
Episode 10 Release Date and Time
Episode 10 releases on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The episode airs in Japan on TV Asahi’s “NUMAnimation” block at Saturday 1:30 a.m. JST (effectively late Saturday night/early Sunday morning).
For global streaming on Crunchyroll, new episodes arrive on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET. The show is available with English subtitles and an English dub.
Here is the release schedule for major locations worldwide:
- United States (PT): Saturday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m. PDT
- United States (MT): Saturday, September 5 at 11:00 a.m. MDT
- United States (CT): Saturday, September 5 at 12:00 p.m. CDT
- United States (ET): Saturday, September 5 at 1:00 p.m. EDT
- Canada (ET): Saturday, September 5 at 1:00 p.m. EDT
- United Kingdom: Saturday, September 5 at 6:00 p.m. BST (5:00 p.m. GMT)
- Germany: Saturday, September 5 at 7:00 p.m. CEST
- France: Saturday, September 5 at 7:00 p.m. CEST
- United Arab Emirates: Saturday, September 5 at 9:00 p.m. GST
- Australia (AEST): Sunday, September 6 at 3:00 a.m. AEST
Where to Watch Episode 10
Crunchyroll is the primary streaming platform for the series worldwide. The episode will be available on Crunchyroll’s platform, as well as through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. In Japan, the episode airs on TV Asahi and BS Asahi. Japanese streaming services like U-NEXT, Anime Hodai, and d Anime Store also carry the series.
Episode 9 Recap: Setting the Stage
Before diving into episode 10, here is a quick recap of what happened in episode 9, which aired on August 29, 2026. Episode 9 saw Elsa and Julius navigating the complexities of their contract marriage. Julius continued to show subtle signs of affection toward Elsa, even as he maintained his cold exterior. The episode built tension around Julius’s business trip, which Elsa would be accompanying him on. Meanwhile, the antagonistic presence of Yalmo and Serafina Parnila loomed in the background, setting up conflicts for the episodes to come.
Episode 10 Detailed Recap: “Julius’s Wish”
Episode 10, titled “Julius’s Wish” (ユリウスの願い事), picks up with Elsa accompanying Julius on his business trip. While visiting a local lord’s estate, Elsa spends time happily playing with the children there. However, beneath her cheerful exterior, she carries a heavy heart. The words Julius spoke to her on their wedding night—”I have no intention of loving you”—continue to weigh on her mind.
That night, Julius and Elsa are provided with a single room to share. Julius, unable to sleep, spends a restless night. The two of them, while caring for each other, continue to misunderstand one another’s feelings. The next day, Yalmo arrives at the estate, bringing new complications to the situation.
The episode explores the emotional distance between Elsa and Julius despite their growing closeness. Elsa’s pain from Julius’s cold declaration contrasts with his increasingly protective and caring actions. The arrival of Yalmo, who has shown antagonistic tendencies toward Elsa, threatens to disrupt the fragile balance of their relationship.
The Series So Far
“The Duke’s Son Claims He Won’t Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration” is an anime adaptation of the manga series written by Kei Misawa and illustrated by Natsu Mizuno. The series premiered on July 4, 2026, and will run for a total of 12 episodes.
The story follows Elsa Yukaraine, the daughter of a fallen aristocratic family, who receives a sudden marriage proposal from Julius Roias, the elite son of a duke. Elsa, confused as to why such a distinguished man would marry her, accepts the proposal. However, immediately after the wedding, Julius’s kind and gentle demeanor vanishes. In a cold voice, he tells her, “I have no intention of loving you”.
Despite his harsh words, Julius’s actions increasingly contradict his stated feelings. He showers Elsa with adoration through unexpected attentions and affectionate gestures. The series follows the slow, complex development of their relationship as Elsa navigates high society and Julius finds his own feelings beginning to change.
Main Cast and Characters
The Japanese voice cast includes:
- Yui Ishikawa as Elsa Yukaraine
- Sōma Saitō as Julius Roias
- Kaito Ishikawa as Yalmo Parnila
- Chika Anzai as Serafina Parnila
- Hibiku Yamamura as Rebeka Rikkonen
- Junya Enoki as Hannes Eukrainen
- Ryohei Kimura as Aleksis Joself Ralt
- Ryota Suzuki as Jere Ekrous
- Daisuke Namikawa as Lucas Eukrainen
- Mariko Kouda as Sofia Eukrainen
The opening theme song “Itsuka Chanto” is performed by Riria, and the ending theme song “Saishukai” is performed by sorato.
What to Expect in Future Episodes
With episode 10 releasing on September 5, the series has four episodes remaining. Episode 11 is scheduled for September 12, and the season finale, episode 12, will air on September 19, 2026. As the series approaches its conclusion, viewers can expect further development in Elsa and Julius’s relationship, with the emotional walls between them continuing to crumble.
The series is produced by animation studio Zero-G and directed by Hitoyuki Matsui, with scripts overseen by Tomoko Konparu. The character designs are handled by Yuko Yahiro.
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How to Catch Up
For viewers who have missed earlier episodes, all previous episodes are available to stream on Crunchyroll. The series is also available on Prime Video and Apple TV through the Crunchyroll channel.
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