Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden

What is Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden about?

Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden is a TV anime series planned at 25 episodes animated by KONAMI animation, adapted from a light novel. It began airing in October 6, 2026 and is still releasing new episodes. AniList classifies it as action and fantasy.

Synopsis from AniList, which credits J-Novel Club. The summary above it is written by FreeAnime.xyz from AniList's data.

Themes AniList users associate with it: Female Protagonist, Age Regression, Magic, Cultivation, Maids, Acting, Martial Arts, Ojou-sama.

Main characters

Characters AniList lists in a main role, with spoiler-free notes.

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  Nia Liston ニア・リストン

  Main character

  A young lady of the Liston family. Although she died of illness at a tender age, she was resurrected via a forbidden ritual; outwardly, she appears to be a charming young noblewoman.

  Japanese voice: Honoka Inoue

Supporting characters

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  Neil Liston ニール・リストン

  Supporting character

  Nia's older brother.

  Japanese voice: Tomoyo Takayanagi

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  Lynokis Funk リノキス・ファンク

  Supporting character

  Nia's attendant.

  Japanese voice: Fuuka Izumi

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  Lynette Blanc リネット・ブラン

  Supporting character

  Neal's attendant.

  Japanese voice: Yuuki Urushiyama

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  Hildetaura Altoire ヒルデトーラ・アルトワール

  Supporting character

  The third princess of the Kingdom of Altoir. Although a member of the royal family, she is a star talent with the Royal Capital Broadcasting Station, and her catchphrase is “A Princess You Can Actually Meet.” She invites the new students, Nia and Relia, and the three of them work together to promote magical videos.

  Japanese voice: Rina Honizumi

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  Reliared Silver レリアレッド・シルヴァー

  Supporting character

  The youngest daughter of the Silver family. She is a popular TV personality at the Silver Domain Broadcasting Station, beloved for her age-appropriate, straightforward, and lively personality.

  Japanese voice: Rina Hidaka

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  Bendelio ベンデリオ

  Supporting character

  The production manager for the Liston Territory Channel and the host of the program Tales of the Liston Territory. Viewers often remark that he spends his time on location doing nothing but drinking, and he is known for his persistent, cloying smile. He also has a tendency to foist grueling filming schedules onto Nia.

  Japanese voice: Kouichi Sakaguchi

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  Anzel アンゼル

  Supporting character

  A hired bodyguard in the criminal underworld. Confident in his combat skills and adept at using magic weapons, he challenges Nia to a fight under his boss's orders. He is a heavy smoker with a cold, rational mindset.

  Japanese voice: Taku Yashiro

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  Sharro White シャロ ・ホワイト

  Supporting character

  A promising young actress with the theater troupe "Ice Rose." Although she lands her long-awaited first starring role, her intense passion for the stage causes her to overreach and stumble. She also struggles to be open and honest, at times harshly critiquing Nia, her co-star.

  Japanese voice: Maaya Uchida

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  Fressa フレッサ

  Supporting character

  An underworld bodyguard and an assassin who employs concealed weapons hidden all over her body. She also works as a waitress at the tavern "The Dim Shadow-Rat Inn." Nia has remarked that she wears surprisingly cute underwear.

  Japanese voice: Youko Hikasa

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  Gandolf Rogen ガンドルフ ・ローゲン

  Supporting character

  A muscular and earnest martial artist who passionately instructs students at the Artoire Academy dojo, serving as the acting assistant instructor for the Tenha-ryu school. He is admired by his students, and rumors suggest that, despite his youth, his skills surpass even those of the master instructor.

  Japanese voice: Satoshi Hino

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  Hyurence Altoire ヒュレンツ ・アルトワール

  Supporting character

  The 14th King of the Kingdom of Altoire. He is a capable monarch with the ambition and cold-bloodedness of a ruler, but he is aloof in his personal relationships, much to the exasperation of his daughter, Hildetora. He values Nia’s fearless courage as he works to popularize Magic Vision.

  Japanese voice: Junichi Suwabe

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  Asuma アスマ

  Supporting character

  A formidable adventurer known by the epithet "Sword Demon." He is a swordsman from a foreign land, wielding a blade forged by a master craftsman. Driven by a desire to battle the strong and a singular obsession with the act of cutting down foes, he harbors a bottomless madness alongside his razor-sharp prowess.

  Japanese voice: Kazuyuki Okitsu