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Lia
Lia is performing the opening theme for the television anime My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked, which premieres July 8.
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Yomimono stories · updated
Jun 12
Lia is currently attached to the television anime adaptation of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked manga. The anime's main promotional video, released on June 12, 2026, confirmed that Lia performs the opening theme song. The series is scheduled to premiere on July 8, 2026, on multiple Japanese TV stations and streaming services. AVAM performs the ending theme.
This marks Lia's most recent publicly confirmed project. No other stories in the Yomimono archive mention Lia in any other capacity, such as other anime, games, or music releases. The dossier reflects only the information provided by the single story that names Lia.
Key facts
- Role
- Opening theme performer for My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked anime ↗
- Anime premiere date
- July 8, 2026 ↗
Timeline
- Jun 12, 2026 Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Casts Sumo Wrestlers Tamawashi and Tamashoho
- Jun 12, 2026 My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Anime Reveals July 8 Debut, Trailer, More Cast
- Jun 12, 2026 Juliano Valdi Talks Playing Young Michael Jackson in Biopic
- Jun 11, 2026 Remake of Free Mystery Game 'Type Help' Gets July Release Date
- Jun 11, 2026 Max Factory Opens Orders for Macross VF-1J Max & Milia Plastic Model Set
- Jun 9, 2026 Atelier Kalia: The Night Kingdom and the Signpost of Memories Announced for Early 2027
- Jun 9, 2026 NHK to Broadcast Live Coverage of Sagrada Familia Main Tower Completion
- Jun 9, 2026 Psychological Horror Game Who's Lila? Gets Feature Film Adaptation
- Jun 8, 2026 Meido Busou's Blade Gets 1/6 Scale Figure With Swappable Parts
- Jun 3, 2026 Tiger Team Announces Mecha Action Game Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera
- Jun 3, 2026 Cosmic Magic Reveals Details for ARG 'Cordelia JAZZ&COFFEE'
- Jun 2, 2026 Cocofolia Releases Promotional Video for Table Game World CCFOLIA on Nintendo Switch 2
- Jun 2, 2026 Gameleon Studio Announces Town-Building Sandbox 'Ornelia' for PC
- Jun 1, 2026 Azur Promilia Closed Beta Test Applications Open
- May 31, 2026 Liar Game Episode 1 Review: A Tepid Start for the Psychological Thriller
- May 30, 2026 My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin Director Explains Why She Avoided Anime Style
- May 30, 2026 Hololive Dreams Surpasses 1 Million Pre-Registrations
- May 29, 2026 Tiger Team Drops New Ironwing Valiant Trailer, Demo Coming Soon
- May 29, 2026 Sol Brothers' 'Maseylia: Echoes of the Past' Gets June 19 Release Date
- May 28, 2026 Azur Promilia Domestic CBT Announced, Recruitment Opens June 1
- May 27, 2026 Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Reveals New Trailer, Cast, and July 4 Premiere
- May 27, 2026 Table Game World for Nintendo Switch 2 Launches November 2026, Up to 8 Players
- May 25, 2026 City of None Play Report: Celeste Creators Show Monochrome Exploration Game at BitSummit
- May 18, 2026 Hololive English Teams With Bandage Brigade for Justice Apparel Collection
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4d ago
QualiArts and COVER Corporation launched "hololive Dreams" (abbreviated as "HoloDori") on July 23, 2026, for iOS, Android, and Steam. The game is the first official smartphone title for the hololive production VTuber group. It is a free-to-play rhythm and RPG set in a theme park, where players raise talents, play rhythm games and mini-games, and build a dream park. Pre-downloads for the smartphone versions began on July 22. The developers announced that cumulative pre-registrations surpassed 1.5 million, triggering in-game rewards for all 54 participating talents, including a "Kawaii Hairpin" accessory and five gacha tickets. To celebrate the launch, a "15-Day 25-Song Addition Campaign" will add 25 songs over 15 consecutive days, and a login bonus will award diamonds equivalent to 10 gacha pulls. Players can also obtain one talent of their choice at the highest rarity at the start of the game.
4d ago
The 264th episode of Let's Watch Anime will feature The Tent of Jadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, an adaptation of Tomato Soup's historical manga set in 13th-century Mongolia. Science SARU handles animation, with Naoko Yamada as chief director and Abel Gongora directing. The series airs Saturdays at 23:30 on TV Asahi's IMAnimation block.
4d ago
Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game: The Last Game manga ended in the August issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump Mecha magazine. The final chapter will be collected as the 20th volume of the original Liar Game manga, releasing on October 19.
5d ago
Anime News Network reviewed the first four episodes of Science SARU's Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, praising its unique setting in 1200s Persia and Mongolia, cultural detail, and slow-burn revenge story. The series follows enslaved servant Sitara as she bonds with her owner Fatima, learns to read and write, and later seeks vengeance after the Mongol invasion destroys her household.
Jul 17
Crunchyroll announced the English dub cast for Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, with Cristina Vee, Marwa Elda, Abi Kumar, and Yussef Benelbar leading the voice cast. The first two dubbed episodes will stream on July 18. The anime, directed by Abel Góngora at Science SARU with Naoko Yamada as chief director, premiered in Japan on July 4.
Jul 17
Pre-sale for goods tied to the Tales of Xillia 15th Anniversary Party began July 17 on ASOBISTORE. Items include an official concert light, brooch, and character-specific acrylic stands and keychains for nine characters. Orders are made to order and must be placed by July 26, with shipping scheduled for late October ahead of the November 3 event at Pacifico Yokohama National Hall. The event will feature cast members performing talk corners and a reading drama.
Jul 17
Alliance Arts featured two unique titles at a Special Creator Session during Anime Expo 2026: the rhythm adventure game Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis, which has surpassed 100,000 Steam copies with 'very positive' reviews, and the upcoming Drunken Goddess Reflux, a drinking survival Russian roulette game with 450,000 wishlists. Producer WHO YOU and artist odyk discussed the development process and community engagement during the panel.
Jul 16
The first CBT for Azur Promilia, the new RPG from the Azur Lane team Manjuu and Yostar, ran July 2-10. The preview highlights the game's unapologetic fan service, with characters ranging from 'small' to 'large' muchi muchi. Combat is action-based with a monster companion system, while a farming mode offers a slower pace. The review notes the game's visual emphasis may distract from storytelling.
Jul 15
Evil Trout Inc., the studio behind The Roottrees are Dead, released Garry House Incident on Steam on July 14. The game is a visual novel remake of William Rous's free text-based mystery Type Help, co-developed by Rous, and follows a 1936 unsolved case. A 10% launch sale runs until July 22.
Jul 14
Bilibili showcased a simulation RPG based on the long-running Hong Kong manhua The Ravages of Time at Bilibili World 2026. The game, titled Three Kingdoms: The Ravages of Time, focuses on Sima Yi and Liao Yuan Huo (later Zhao Yun) and features a strategist card system. A closed beta for PC and Android begins July 23 in mainland China.
Jul 11
Sazae-san led the Japanese animation TV rankings for the week of June 29-July 5 with a 6.9% household rating in the Kanto region. Chibi Maruko-chan followed at 4.9%, while That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 scored 2.6%. Two new shows debuted: Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia at 2.1% and Draw This, Then Die! at 1.8%. Detective Conan did not air an episode on July 4.
Jul 8
Science Saru's anime adaptation of the manga 'Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia' premiered on Crunchyroll on July 4 after screening at the Annecy Festival. Naoko Yamada is executive producer, Abel Góngora directs episodes. The series follows a slave in 13th-century Persia. The team consulted a cultural advisor and visited a mosque to ensure respectful portrayal of Islamic, Persian, and Mongolian cultures.
Jul 8
ABEMA announced a special project, 'KADOKAWA・ABEMA Anniversary Anime Selection,' offering free streaming of 10 KADOKAWA anime celebrating anniversaries in 2026. The lineup includes dedicated channels for five series, starting with Steins;Gate on July 11, and free marathon streams for five more. The project runs through the year.
Jul 6
Frontier Works announced a large-scale exhibition, "Hetalia 20th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition WorldFesta," for Tokyo and Osaka in autumn 2026. A key visual of Italy in a white prince outfit, newly drawn by Hidekazu Himaruya, was released. The event will display original pencil drawings and color illustrations, plus a life-sized Italy figure and photo spots.
Jul 6
Manjuu and Yostar, the team behind Azur Lane, began a closed beta test for their new open-world RPG Azure Promilia on July 2, 2026. The CBT runs for nine days through July 10 on PC, with the full game planned for Windows, iOS, and Android as a free-to-play title. Players explore the continent of Promilia, befriend creatures called Kibo through a Star Link mechanic that requires reducing enemy HP without defeating them, and use them in battle and on a farm. The combat system includes parries, dodges, Just Evades, Evade Counters, and Stance Break mechanics that double damage on staggered enemies. The game features a three-person party system with switchable characters, each with unique attack actions and skills. Over 180 Kibo were available in the CBT, with a Kibo Fight mode that plays like a card game. The beta also includes a farm building system, crafting for weapons and armor, fishing, and a photo mode. The protagonist is a Star Visitor with amnesia, and the story involves a companion named Symphoria and a fairy named Lumie.
Jul 5
The first two episodes of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, directed by Naoko Yamada at Science SARU, premiere with a stark contrast: Episode 1 builds a rich portrait of 13th-century Persian life for orphaned slave girl Sitara, while Episode 2 depicts the Mongol invasion of Tus, killing off characters and destroying the city. The series, based on an award-winning manga, is described as a difficult but visually inventive historical drama.
Jul 5
Mayla, a women's footwear brand, has released Iconic Shoe Object Bootie boots themed after the anime Hetalia World Stars. The three color variations represent Italy, Germany, and Japan, with star studs, floral insoles, and a special display box. Orders are open until July 30, 2026, priced at 31,900 yen each.
Jul 5
Game Spark reviews Maseylia: Echoes of the Past, a 3D Metroidvania on PC via Steam. The game features classic platforming actions like double jumps and grappling hooks, a minimalist story told through lore items, and a combat system the reviewer found outdated. Sequence breaks are possible and encouraged for speedrunning. The reviewer notes missing translations and long death rewinds as rough spots.
Jul 3
Yostar aired the first day of a three-day program for the Azur Promilia closed beta test on July 3, 2026. The broadcast disclosed the game's story setup, early characters, and details on the Kibo creatures that assist players in battle and daily life. A gameplay segment also showed basic controls for PC and smartphone.
Jul 3
Developer Tiger Team announced a closed alpha test for the mecha action RPG Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera, starting around July 17. The second playtest adds a shotgun and a new armor set. The game blends real-time and command-based combat, mecha customization, and JRPG storytelling, inspired by Armored Core 6 and Valkyria Chronicles.
Jun 30
The August issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Comic Alive magazine revealed that Funa Yukina's Liar Liar manga, an adaptation of Haruki Kuō's light novel series, will end in the magazine's next issue on July 27. The manga launched in August 2019 and has four compiled volumes. Yen Press releases the manga and novels in English.
Jun 29
The staff for the television anime adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga "A Witch's Life in Mongol" released a new promotional video on Monday, revealing that Queen Bee performs the ending theme song "Hoshi" (Star). The anime, titled "Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia," premieres on July 4 at 11:00 p.m. JST on TV Asahi's "IMAnimation W" block and 23 affiliated channels, as well as BS Asahi. The debut will be a one-hour special featuring the first two episodes. Crunchyroll will stream the series as it airs. The anime had its world premiere of the first three episodes on June 13 at United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba and screened in competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in the TV Films category. Anime Expo will host the U.S. premiere on July 3, with chief director Naoko Yamada and director Abel Góngora in attendance. The main staff includes Yamada as chief director, Góngora directing at Science SARU, Kenichi Yoshida on character design and animation chief, and Kanichi Kato on series scripts. SEKAI NO OWARI performs the opening theme "Stella." The manga, published by Yen Press in English, topped the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023 rankings for female readers and won the grand prize in the Comic division of the 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Awards.
Jun 29
The anime "Hetalia World★Stars" and shoe brand MAYLA are collaborating on a set of "Iconic Shoe Object Booties" themed after Italy, Germany, and Japan. Reservations open June 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM JST. Each pair costs 31,900 yen. Delivery is split into two batches starting November 2026.
Jun 29
A collaborative visual featuring Shinotsu Shin from Junket Bank and Shinichi Akiyama from Liar Game has been released. The image shows both characters with defiant smirks, holding coins and playing cards. Junket Bank is set to air in October 2026, while Liar Game is currently airing.
Jun 23
Nintendo has begun serializing a 4-panel manga titled 'Surimi Alliance Chakapoco Distress Log' for the upcoming Switch 2 game 'Splatoon Raiders' on the official Nintendo Today! app. The manga will be updated daily for one month from June 23 to July 22, depicting the survival life of the Surimi Alliance and the Mechanic after crash-landing on the Uzushio Islands.
Jun 22
The Liar Game TV anime will begin its second cour on July 6. A new key visual, nine additional cast members including Natsuki Hanae as Yokoya Norihiko, and theme songs by Kroi and muque were announced. The first cour will stream free on ABEMA and Nico Nico Live Broadcast starting the same day.
Jun 20
Sol Brothers released the 3D Metroidvania 'Maseylia: Echoes of the Past' on Steam. The game features sci-fi art inspired by Moebius, a connected world, and abilities like double jump and grapple hook. It is available for 2,150 yen with a 20% launch discount until July 4. A console release for overseas markets has been announced.
Jun 19
Alliance Arts announced on June 19, 2026, that its new PC title PUKEY GODDESS SHOT TRICK will launch in fall/winter 2026. The game is a Russian roulette drinking survival title where players face the yandere demon Fam Sœur, voiced by Nanahira, at the hellish bar Pandemonium. Players choose shot glasses with varying alcohol levels and toast repeatedly, aiming to get the demon drunk enough to make her spill her soul. As the player character becomes more intoxicated, they can break the rules and use drunkard tricks to survive. The game features seven or more destructive endings and includes exploration of a 3D hellish bar. The producer and scenario writer is WHO YOU (Fūshō Hayashi), art director is odyk, and all music is composed by Aiobahn +81. The theme song DEMON'S SHOT is written and performed by DEMONDICE. The Steam wishlist count exceeded 400,000 within about a month and a half of the initial announcement at INDIE Live Expo 2026.4.25. Alliance Arts also opened an official BOOTH store selling a double-sided acrylic stand of Fam Sœur and a die-cut sticker set.
Jun 19
AttendMe Inc. has opened orders for SHIGLIA, an NFC-equipped card that summons a VTuber's illustration in AR when a smartphone is held over it. The card is the size of a business card, designed to replace bulky figures or plushies. Twenty-four VTubers are participating, each with a uniquely designed card featuring their name, birthday, a personal line, and a move name and description. A 3-card set includes a rare card with a handwritten signature and expanded AR functionality.
Jun 17
Anime News Network published a guide to manga and light novel sources for Summer 2026 anime, linking reviews and BookWalker purchase options for over 30 titles including Black Torch, Bleach, Grand Blue Dreaming, and Mushoku Tensei - Jobless Reincarnation.
Jun 15
The TV anime adaptation of Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game has announced Jun Fukuyama will voice the dealer Nearco. Fukuyama commented on the recording, praising the human drama of the series. The anime is scheduled for the spring 2026 season.
Jun 14
Game Spark's top mecha game article for late May 2026 covers a new trailer for 'Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera', a high-speed mecha action RPG influenced by 'Armored Core 6' and 'Valkyria Chronicles'. The game features real-time combat, pause command battles, and mecha customization. A new demo and second closed alpha test are approaching.
Jun 13
Borealys Games released a major update for the roguelite ARPG 'Echoes of Mystralia' demo, adding a new boss, deeper exploration, and new systems like Rift Echoes and Temple of Rewards. The update also improves graphics, performance, UI, and early gameplay. The full game is scheduled for a 2026 release on Steam.
Jun 13
In an interview at BitSummit PUNCH, INAZUMA GAMES representative Mr. Shun discussed the farm life sim 'Lil'tlilia: The Goddess of the Spring and the Witch of the Forest,' its upcoming Steam release via the DLsite label, and the team's origins inspired by Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley. The game, a successor to 'Forestia: Small Town Farm Life,' won the DLsite Award 2025 and is expanding to a global audience.
Jun 12
Yen Press announced on Friday that it has licensed eight manga, six novel series, and one box set for release in December 2026. The slate includes new titles such as Witches Can't Be Collared, Your Castle's Little Helper, Tale of the Wizrain Kingdom, Mafia, and Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Chronicle Episode Asfi, among others.
Jun 12
CyberAgent announced that the television anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia has cast active sumo wrestlers Tamawashi and Tamashoho. Tamawashi will voice Genghis Khan, and Tamashoho will play a Mongol soldier. The anime premieres July 4 on TV Asahi and affiliates, with a world premiere of the first three episodes on June 13.
Jun 12
The television anime adaptation of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked manga has revealed its main promotional video, a July 8 premiere date, theme song performers, and additional cast members. Lia performs the opening theme, and AVAM performs the ending theme. The anime will debut on multiple Japanese TV stations and streaming services.
Jun 12
A behind-the-scenes interview video with 12-year-old Juliano Valdi, who plays young Michael Jackson in the biographical film "Michael," has been released. Valdi discusses his role preparation, including studying music videos and practicing dance with choreographers Rich + Tone. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, is now in theaters.
Jun 11
Developer Evil Trout and original creator William Rous announced 'The Garry House Incident', a 3D remake of the 2025 free puzzle mystery 'Type Help', will launch on Steam on July 14. The remake adds voice acting, illustrations, new puzzles, and original music to the text-only original.
Jun 11
Max Factory has begun accepting orders for the PLAMAX PX-20 VF-1J Super Fighter Valkyrie Max & Milia Galaxy Strongest Set, a 1/72 scale plastic model kit of the VF-1J Fighter Valkyrie piloted by Maximilian Jenius and Milia Fallyna Jenius from Super Dimension Fortress Macross. The set includes the Super Pack, reaction missiles, seated pilot figures in extra-atmospheric suits, and a bonus decal folder for Good Smile Company orders. The kit is priced at 11,000 yen, with orders open until July 22 and shipping scheduled for December 2026.
Jun 9
Koei Tecmo Games announced the next mainline Atelier title, Atelier Kalia: The Night Kingdom and the Signpost of Memories, during the June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct broadcast. The game follows a new protagonist named Kalia, who has lost her memory and retraces her past. The announcement trailer showed alchemy and battle sequences. The name of Yumia, the protagonist of the previous game Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Imaginary Land, also appeared in the footage, suggesting a possible connection between the two entries. Atelier Kalia is scheduled for release in early 2027; pricing has not been announced. Separately, Koei Tecmo also confirmed that a Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Atelier Yumia will be available for download after the Nintendo Direct ended. That version supports cooperative play via local wireless communication.
Jun 9
NHK will air a live program on June 11 covering the completion of the Jesus Tower at the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. The broadcast includes interviews with chief architect Jordi Faulí and panoramic views from the basilica roof, following a mass and ceremony on June 10 marking Gaudí's death anniversary.
Jun 9
Garage Heathen's psychological horror adventure game Who's Lila?, where players control facial expressions instead of dialogue choices, is being adapted into a feature film. Seattle filmmaker Julian Wilson will collaborate with the original creator on production and has launched a Patreon campaign to fund the film's costs.
Jun 8
Pink·Charm is releasing a 1/6 scale figure of Blade, the second maid from the Meido Busou series designed by Nidy-2D-. The figure recreates a scene from the illustration doujinshi PixelPhilia 23, showing Blade delivering a shortcake. It includes swappable face and chest parts, a cream sticker, and a replacement waist ribbon. Pre-orders are open at AmiAmi for 36,800 yen, with release scheduled for October 2026.
Jun 3
Tiger Team is developing a new PC action game, Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera, set in the fantasy world of Eudilia. Players customize a mecha called the Valiant by swapping head, core, arms, legs, and power pack parts, then fight alongside allies to protect their hometown. A test play is scheduled soon.
Jun 3
Cosmic Magic Co., Ltd. has released the first details for 'Cordelia JAZZ&COFFEE,' a real experience mockumentary ARG set in a Showa-era jazz cafe. The project has already accumulated over 200,000 site visits and 10 million impressions. Players purchase the signature 'Ole Glace Blend' coffee, then explore real websites, social media, and magazine ads to unravel the cafe's history. The work is the second installment from the team behind 'HAZE coffee.'
Jun 2
Cocofolia released a promotional video for Table Game World CCFOLIA for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 2, 2026. The software supports up to eight players online, includes titles like Tonton Reversi and The Words I Just Thought of for a Proposal I Dedicate to You., and is set for a November 2026 release.
Jun 2
Gameleon Studio announced Ornelia, a god-game sandbox where players build a town for long-eared Kinous in a magical valley. The PC Steam release will begin in early access, with a Create Mode for free-form building and a planned Adventure Mode for version 1.0. The early access period is targeted at six months.
Jun 1
Yostar and Manjuu Games have opened applications for the closed beta test of their upcoming RPG Azur Promilia. The test runs July 2-10 on Android and PC, with applications accepted through June 25. A lottery will select participants if demand exceeds capacity.
May 31
The first episode of the anime adaptation of the manga Liar Game premiered, introducing college student Nao Kanzaki, who is selected to participate in a high-stakes deception game called the Liar Game. Nao, described as "stupidly honest," receives a suitcase containing 100 million yen and must lie to keep the money or face crushing debt. She seeks help from former con artist Shinichi Akiyama. The episode depicts her first one-on-one battle against her former teacher, who exploits her trust. Anime Feminist's review finds the premiere disappointing, criticizing Nao's characterization as childlike and overly naive, which undermines the tension typical of the psychological thriller genre. The reviewer notes that while the source material ran for 19 volumes over a decade, suggesting potential for character growth, the premiere left a "tepid taste" and may not appeal to newcomers. The review acknowledges the series may improve but states it is "not for me."