Published under Kadokawa's Dengeki Bunko label, 'Himekishi-sama no Himo' (Story: Toi Shirogane, Art: Mashimasaki) is the Grand Prize winner of the 28th Dengeki Novel Prize. The series has surpassed 200,000 copies in cumulative sales (including e-books), establishing itself as a popular franchise. While the TV anime adaptation was previously announced, its broadcast period has now been confirmed for January 2027. Alongside this announcement, the anime's teaser visual and teaser PV have been released. Additionally, a poster giveaway campaign commemorating the teaser visual's release has been launched. Teaser Visual The newly released teaser visual, illustrated by character designer Hisao Ishii, depicts the central relationship between the heroine knight Alwin and her kept man Matthew, connected by a red thread symbolizing their fated bond. TV Anime 'Himekishi-sama no Himo' Teaser Visual Teaser PV The teaser PV conveys the atmosphere of the labyrinth city 'Gray Neighbor,' where the story unfolds. It also offers glimpses of the protagonists—Matthew, the carefree lead, and Alwin, the serious and proud heroine—highlighting their contrasting personalities. Teaser PV Still 1 Teaser PV Still 2 Teaser PV Still 3 Teaser PV Still 3 Teaser PV Still 4 Teaser PV Still 5 Teaser PV Still 6 Main Character Information (First Reveal) We now reveal the character design illustrations and profiles for Matthew and Alwin, the male and female leads of the TV anime 'Himekishi-sama no Himo.' Matthew Character Design Matthew CV: Junichi Suwabe A weakling who can't even win a fight against women, Matthew lives off money given by Alwin and frequents brothels—essentially a kept man. Though quick-witted and sharp-tongued, he is often mocked by others as a 'wise guy (wiseacre).' He maintains a laid-back demeanor and rarely speaks of his past, which few people know. However, he is fully prepared to do anything, no matter how dirty, for Alwin's sake. Alwin Character Design Alwin CV: Mikako Komatsu The