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Anime Adaptation of 'Princess Knight's Sugar Daddy' Announced for January 2027

Kadokawa announced a TV anime adaptation of "Hime Kishi-sama no Himo" (Princess Knight's Sugar Daddy), a light novel by Hakukin Tōru and Mashima Saki that won the Grand Prize at the 28th Dengeki Novel Award. The series is described as a dark fantasy noir exploring the relationship between a kept man and his noble mistress, centered on former adventurer Matthew who works behind the scenes for Princess Alwin. A teaser PV and character visuals featuring the two protagonists connected by a red thread were released ahead of the January 2027 broadcast.

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What we know

  • Kadokawa's anime adaptation of the award-winning light novel "Hime Kishi-sama no Himo" launches January 2027
  • The story follows Matthew, a former adventurer serving as the kept companion of Princess Alwin in a fantasy setting
  • The narrative is framed as a dark fantasy noir exploring an unconventional power-dynamic relationship
  • The winning novel defeated 4,411 other entries to claim the Grand Prize at the 28th Dengeki Novel Award
  • Official teaser PV and character visuals have been released showing the protagonists linked by a red thread

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