Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden added three cast members on Wednesday, filling out the ensemble for KONAMI animation's October reincarnation action series a couple of weeks before it airs.
The new voices
Taku Yashiro joins as Anzel, Yōko Hikasa as Fressa, and Satoshi Hino as Gandolf Rogen. They round out a main cast led by Honoka Inoue as Nia Liston, with Fūka Izumi (Rinokis Funk), Rina Honnizumi (Hildetora Altoir), and Rina Hidaka (Reliared Silver).
What it's about
Adapted from Umikaze Minamino's light novels (published by Hobby Japan), the story follows a sickly noble daughter who's secretly the reincarnation of a god-slaying warrior — so she quietly rebuilds herself into the strongest fighter in the room while keeping up the frail-heiress act. Standard overpowered-protagonist wish fulfillment with a villainess-adjacent coat of paint. Motoki Nakanishi directs at KONAMI animation.
When and where to watch
The series premieres October 6, 2026, and HIDIVE has the streaming rights for its release. VTuber Tsunomaki Watame performs the opening theme, "Respawn!!"
It's a no-name single-cour debut rather than a marquee franchise, so it's one to sample rather than pre-rank — SenpaiRanks will slot it onto the fall board once it airs and votes land. See the rest of the season on our fall 2026 watch guide and the best fall 2026 anime ranking.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden premiere?
A: October 6, 2026, streaming on HIDIVE.
Q: Who are the new cast members?
A: Taku Yashiro as Anzel, Yōko Hikasa as Fressa, and Satoshi Hino as Gandolf Rogen, joining Honoka Inoue as Nia Liston.
Q: What is Nia Liston based on?
A: Umikaze Minamino's light-novel series, published by Hobby Japan.
Q: Who sings the opening theme?
A: VTuber Tsunomaki Watame performs the opening, "Respawn!!"
Q: What studio is animating it?
A: KONAMI animation, with Motoki Nakanishi directing.