{"id":6704,"date":"2026-07-29T06:24:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T22:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/nia-liston-merciless-maiden-anime-october-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T06:24:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T22:24:49","slug":"nia-liston-merciless-maiden-anime-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/nia-liston-merciless-maiden-anime-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden Anime Premieres October 6 \u2014 First PV Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mark October 6 on your calendar. Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden<\/strong> (\u51f6\u4e71\u4ee4\u5b22\u30cb\u30a2\u30fb\u30ea\u30b9\u30c8\u30f3) \u2014 the dark fantasy light novel that has sold over 1.8 million copies in Japan \u2014 is getting its anime adaptation this autumn, and the first PV is already out.<\/p>\n\n

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The original key visual that launched a phenomenon \u2014 Nia Liston, steeped in crimson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

From Page to Screen<\/h2>\n\n

Written by Umikaze Minamino<\/strong> and published under Hobby Japan’s Gagaga Bunko<\/a> imprint, Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden<\/em> follows the story of the titular noble girl \u2014 feared across the kingdom for her ruthless reputation \u2014 as the truth behind her iron-clad persona unravels. The series has reached 1.8 million copies in circulation<\/strong>, and a manga adaptation illustrated by Kabuto Kodai<\/strong> has been running alongside it.<\/p>\n\n

The anime adaptation is being produced by KONAMI Animation<\/strong>, under the direction of Motoki Nakanishi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Voice Cast<\/h2>\n\n

The lead roles have been confirmed:<\/p>\n\n

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  • Honoka Inoue<\/strong> as Nia Liston<\/li>\n
  • Kazahana Izumi<\/strong> as Rinokis<\/li>\n
  • Rina Motoizumi<\/strong> as Hildetora<\/li>\n
  • Rina Hidaka<\/strong> as Reliared<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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    Character designs for the anime carry the sharp, high-contrast aesthetic that defined the light novel covers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

    First PV<\/h2>\n\n\n
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