The anime adaptation of Kotoko and Kaname Hanamiya‘s hit manga The Final-Boss Prince Is Somehow Obsessed with the Chubby Villainess: Reincarnated Me has released its first promotional video, revealing additional cast members, core staff, and a confirmed January 2027 premiere. The announcement was made during the AnimeJapan 2026 stage event at Tokyo Big Sight on March 28, where lead voice actors Haruka Shiraishi (Celine) and Takeo Otsuka (Wilfred) presented the teaser trailer to fans. The series will be animated by Studio Lings, with Naoyuki Kuzuya directing.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Premiere: January 2027
- Broadcast: Tokyo MX, BS Nippon, AT-X, CBC TV, and other stations
- Animation Studio: Studio Lings
- Director: Naoyuki Kuzuya
- Main Cast: Haruka Shiraishi as Celine, Takeo Otsuka as Wilfred
- Additional Cast: Shunichi Toki as Louis, Fuuka Izumi as Adele
- Source Material: Web manga with over 70 million downloads worldwide
- English Manga Publisher: Manga Mirai
Who Are the New Cast Members Joining the Anime
The first promotional video confirmed two new voice actors joining the main roster. Shunichi Toki, known for roles in Kuroneko to Majo no Kyoushitsu, voices Louis, the kingdom’s first prince and the hero of the in-universe novel. Fuuka Izumi, recognized for Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu, voices Adele, Celine’s younger sister and the beloved heroine of the popular novel. The main leads remain Haruka Shiraishi as Celine Eldred and Takeo Otsuka as Wilfred Percival.
Staff Behind the Production
The anime is produced by Studio Lings, with Naoyuki Kuzuya serving as director. Shuusaku Kato handles assistant directing duties, while Mitsutaka Hirota oversees series composition and scripts. Character designs are handled by Fumino Kakihata and Yukiko Sekita[“. Infinite is producing the series. Additional staff includes Yuri Takagi and Keito Watanabe as art directors, Taeko Mizuno for color design, and Tsubasa Itou composing the music.
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What Is the Story of The Final-Boss Prince Is Somehow Obsessed with the Chubby Villainess
The story follows a protagonist who dies of illness and reincarnates as Celine, the selfish, overweight villainess from a popular novel. In the original story, Celine is fated to be killed by Prince Wilfred. Determined to avoid this miserable end, Celine vows to reform herself and live peacefully. Her plans take an unexpected turn when she saves a young man collapsed in the bushes—Wilfred—who develops a dangerous, obsessive attachment to her. Wilfred, who was supposed to become the final-boss prince, finds himself consumed by an intense fixation on Celine. The series blends reincarnation fantasy with dark romance and yandere themes.
Where to Watch the Anime and Read the Manga
The anime will broadcast on Tokyo MX, BS Nippon, AT-X, CBC TV, and other Japanese stations starting in January 2027. International streaming platforms have not been confirmed at the time of writing, though Crunchyroll is a likely candidate given its track record with similar isekai romance titles. The original manga is published in Japan by Kadokawa Shoten and distributed across multiple digital platforms including Mecha Comic and Comico Japan. The English version is available through Manga Mirai, a digital service from Media Do, NTT Docomo, Akatsuki Group, and MyAnimeList.
Manga’s Popularity Before the Anime
The source manga has achieved over 70 million downloads worldwide, a significant milestone for a web manga series. Written by Kotoko and illustrated by Kaname Hanamiya, the series launched in April 2023 and has built a devoted fanbase drawn to its fresh take on the villainess reincarnation genre. The manga’s popularity was a key factor in the anime adaptation announcement, with fans online celebrating the news as “最っっっ高” (the absolute best) according to Japanese social media reactions.
Cast Comments on the Adaptation
Naoyuki Kuzuya, the director, shared his thoughts on the original manga: “Celine’s honest cuteness and Will’s madness yet single-minded devotion—the story was so pure, something I never imagined from the title alone.” He added that the team is working to bring the original’s gorgeous, glittering world to animation and hopes both existing fans and newcomers will enjoy the relationship between the two leads. Shuusaku Kato, assistant director, commented that he was thrilled by the story of Will and Celine and is working to capture that excitement and their relationship in animated form.
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Stay tuned to VvipTimes for the latest updates on the January 2027 anime season and all the new cast reveals as they happen.
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