Observation Records of My Fiancée anime announced for 2026 with visual

On Monday, May 12, 2025, a newly launched website and official X account unveiled a teaser visual confirming the production of Observation Records of My Fiancée anime. According to the announcement, the television anime series is set to premiere in 2026. Details concerning the series' main staff have also arrived.

Observation Records of My Fiancée anime is based on the eponymous fantasy light novel series by author Shiki and illustrator Wan Hachipisu. AlphaPolis has been serializing the novels since September 2017 under the Regina Books imprint. The novels also have a manga adaptation serialized on the Regina Manga website, with Natsume Hasumi's art.

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Observation Records of My Fiancée anime set to debut in 2026

On Monday, May 12, 2025, the official staff shared a teaser visual to announce the production and the 2026 release window of the Observation Records of My Fiancée anime. A more specific release date will be revealed in the future. Notably, the illustration showcases Prince Cecil carrying Miss Bertia, the Chancellor's daughter. Details regarding the voice cast will be announced later.

Comments from the original light novel's author, Shiki, the manga adaptation artist, Natsume Hasumi, and the director, Junichi Yamamoto, have been posted on the anime's official website. Regarding the adaptation, Shiki expressed their delight and mentioned how they look forward to seeing Cecil's innermost remarks and Bertia's energetic shouts.

Likewise, Natsume Hasumi expressed excitement to see the characters in action. Junichi Yamamoto spoke about the fun of directing a series with such a unique plot and lovable main characters. The director also urged fans to look forward to the series. Additional comments from the character designer and the series composition artist touched on various aspects of the show's production.

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Staff and plot of the Observation Records of My Fiancée anime

The first volume cover of the titular light novel series (Image Shiki/Wan Hashipisu)

Junichi Yamamoto, who has previously contributed to Anyway, I'm Falling in Love With You, Maebashi Witches, and other series, is directing the Observation Records of My Fiancée anime at Ashi Productions. Akiko Inoue is in charge of the series composition and scripts, while Miki Matsumoto, known for their contribution to the Summer Time Rendering anime, has joined the main staff as character designer.

Based on Shiki's original light novel series, the Observation Records of My Fiancée anime is a romantic comedy story that depicts the relationship between Prince Cecil, a "perfect" crown prince, and Bertia, a self-proclaimed villainess, who is reincarnated into an Otome game. As such, the series will explore their unique chemistry.

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