The upcoming anime adaptation of Hiro Oda's light novel series, 'Yowaki MAX Reijō nanoni, Ratsuwan Konyakusha-sama no Kake ni Notte Shimatta', has cast Shizuka Ishigami as Rufus Stan as a child. The anime, set to debut in October, features a talented cast including Miku Itō, Ryōta Ōsaka, Rina Hidaka, and Sora Amamiya. The story centers around Pia, an ordinary grad student who finds herself reincarnated as a 10-year-old background villainess in an otome game. She remembers the game's ending, which involves her engagement with the prime minister's son, Rufus Stan, being called off and her banishment. Pia requests Rufus to break the engagement early, but this only sparks his interest in her. The anime explores their relationship as they make a bet to see if Rufus will truly call off their engagement in seven years. The series is directed by Nobuaki Nakanishi and produced by Jumondo, with scripts overseen by Hiroko Fukuda and music composed by Moe Hyūga and Natsuki Hamada. The project boasts a talented crew, including character design by Hyun Sik Choi, prop design by Shiori Shirosaki, and background art by Shunsuke Sakai. The anime promises a captivating blend of romance, comedy, and adventure, with a unique twist on the otome game genre.
