Anime Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden has released the latest key visual and trailer. The anime is also scheduled to premiere on October 6, 2026.
Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden Unveils Trailer, Visuals, and New Cast
Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden will be produced by KONAMI Animation. The anime features Honoka Inoue in the lead role as Nia Liston.
Along with the latest key visual and trailer, three additional cast members have also been announced. They are:
- Fuka Izumi as Lynokis Funk
- Rinna Honnizumi as Hildetaura Altoire
- Rina Hidaka as Reliared Silver
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A Story About a Hero Reborn
This anime story follows a great hero who has never been defeated. At the end of his life, he regrets never having found an opponent capable of defeating him.
He didn't want to die peacefully in bed. He wanted to end his life on the battlefield.
After that, she woke up in the body of Nia Liston, a frail and sickly girl. With this new body, she had to start all over again before she could return to battle.
In both of their lives, Nia is determined to live for the fight and find a way to become strong.
Production Staff
This anime is directed by Motoki Nakanishi. Haruta Segi serves as assistant director, while Gigaemon Ichikawa is in charge of series composition.
For character design, this anime features Yuki Ito and Kana Tosaoka as character designers. The music was composed by Naoki Endo.
The following key staff members have been announced:
- Director: Motoki Nakanishi
- Assistant Director: Haruta Segi
- Series Composition: Gigaemon Ichikawa
- Character Design: Yuki Ito, Kana Tosaoka
- Music: Naoki Endo
- Animation Production: KONAMI Animation
About Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden
Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden is adapted from a light novel by Umikaze Minamino, with illustrations by Katana Canata.
This series was first serialized on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website from May 2019 to January 2021. After that, Hobby Japan began publishing it under the HJ Bunko imprint starting in September 2022.
This light novel currently has 11 volumes. The series also has a manga adaptation by Kabuto Kodai, serialized in Square Enix’s Manga Up! Further information about the anime can be found at official website and official X.
This anime now has a confirmed airing schedule for October 2026.
