Newons First Anime, My Stepmother and Stepsisters Arent Wicked, Premieres July 8, 2026

The Summer 2026 anime season will feature dozens of new titles. Among them is the adaptation of Otsuji’s manga My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked, produced by the newly founded studio Newon. The series is set to debut on July 8, 2026, and will run on the same network that hosts other summer releases.

Newon was established in 2025 and has announced this series as one of its first projects. The studio’s animation style has been highlighted in the teaser trailer released on June 12, 2026, which shows a polished, character‑centric approach. The official website and Twitter account provide additional visual material, including the main visual released on April 27, 2026.

The manga began serialization on Ichijinsha’s Comic Pool section of the Pixiv Comic platform in November 2020. It follows Miya Nakamura, a young woman who discovers she is her father’s illegitimate child after her mother’s death. The story centers on Miya’s integration into her stepfamily, who, contrary to typical fairy‑tale expectations, treat her with kindness and support.

The anime subverts the classic “evil stepmother” trope most famously portrayed in Disney’s 1950 film Cinderella. Instead of a cruel household, Miya’s stepmother and stepsisters provide care, teaching her proper etiquette and daily living. The narrative explores how a stepfamily can be nurturing rather than oppressive, offering a fresh perspective on a well‑known fairy‑tale archetype.

The marketing campaign emphasizes the contrast between Miya’s expectations and the reality of her stepfamily’s kindness. Promotional materials highlight scenes of shared meals, gentle guidance, and the family dog, positioning the series as a gentle, character‑driven narrative that appeals to viewers seeking wholesome content.

Classified as slice‑of‑life, historical, and seinen, the series aims to depict everyday challenges and relationships in a realistic setting. The inclusion of a family dog named Gungnir, shown in the main visual, adds a domestic element to the storyline. Voice actors for the main characters include Yū Serizawa, Mao Ichimichi, and Kujira, all of whom have experience in similar roles.

The Summer 2026 lineup also features the final part of Bleach, new installments of long‑running series, and several brand‑new titles. In this crowded field, My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked stands out for its thematic reversal of a cultural icon and for being a flagship project of a studio that entered the market only a year prior.

The series will begin airing on July 8, 2026, with episodes scheduled for weekly broadcast. Viewers can access the official trailer on YouTube and follow the series’ progress through its official website and social media channels. No streaming platform has announced exclusive rights as of the latest reports.

The anime’s debut will add a unique voice to the summer season, offering audiences a new take on a familiar story. As Newon’s first major production, the series will also serve as a benchmark for the studio’s future projects. The series will also be available for streaming on the network’s on‑demand platform, allowing viewers to catch up on missed episodes.