Fans of The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior can anticipate the anime’s return in April 2026, as a new teaser trailer and visual have officially been released, unveiling an updated music staff for the upcoming second season. The announcement confirms that while key production members will reprise their roles, new talents are joining the musical composition team.
A Glimpse into the Second Season
The recently launched teaser provides an early look at what’s to come for Pride Royal Ivy, the protagonist reincarnated as an eight-year-old villainess determined to avert her tragic fate and protect those around her. The visual spotlighted a 16-year-old Pride, hinting at the timeline and character progression in the new season. The first season, produced by OLM Team Yoshioka, captivated audiences from July to September 2023.
Updated Music Team Joins Returning Core Staff
For The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen Season 2, the core production team remains consistent, ensuring a familiar yet refreshed experience for viewers. Norio Nitta will once again direct the series at OLM Team Yoshioka. Deko Akao is returning to handle the series scripts, and Hitomi Kono will continue as the character designer.
The most notable update lies within the musical composition. While Hanae Nakamura, Tatsuhiko Saiki, Kanade Sakuma, and Junko Nakajima, who contributed to the first season‘s score, are returning, they will be joined by three new composers: Misaki Tsuchida, Tsugumi Tanaka, and Kaho Sawada. This expansion of the music team suggests an enriched auditory experience for the new season.
Series Background and Plot
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior is based on the popular light novel series written by Tenichi and illustrated by Suzunosuke. The story centers on Pride Royal Ivy, who, upon realizing she’s been reincarnated into an otome game as the future tyrannical queen and ultimate antagonist, decides to drastically alter her destiny. Armed with knowledge from the game, formidable powers, and her status as crown princess, she strives to become a benevolent ruler and protect the game’s male love interests, thereby saving her kingdom from ruin.
The original light novels began serialization on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website in April 2018, with print versions published by Ichijinsha. An earlier manga adaptation ran from March 2020 to March 2022, and a new manga adaptation by Akiko Kawano began in June 2023.
Returning Voice Cast
The beloved voice cast is also expected to return, with Fairouz Ai as Pride, Maaya Uchida as Stale, and Haruka Tomatsu as Tiara. Additional returning cast members include Junya Enoki as Arthur, Kikuko Inoue as Roza, Toshiyuki Morikawa as Albert, and Koji Yusa as Gilbert.
The first season garnered a significant following, and the anticipation for The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen Season 2’s April 2026 premiere is building, promising more of Pride’s determined efforts to forge a happier future.
