May I Ask for One Final Thing?
May I Ask for One Final Thing?
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May I Ask for One Final Thing?

7.6
Yr 2025
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Comedy Drama Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

In the middle of a ball, Scarlet's fiancé, Kyle, suddenly calls off their engagement. She's falsely accused of being a bully and people unfairly call her a "Villainess." The aristocrats and noble families all denounce her. For years, she had to put up with his abuse and idiocy, but she can't take anymore of it! At her wit's end, she asks for one last favor; to give him a good fist in the face. So begins Scarlet's story of revenge against Kyle and his cronies! A fantasy about an elegant yet rebellious fighter, who doesn't let anyone take advantage of her!!

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 80 /100

May I Ask for One Final Thing? won praise from critics for subverting standard subgenre tropes by giving its lead protagonist a distinctly physical, pugilistic edge. Reviewers highlighted Scarlet's shift into an anti-hero role, enjoying how the series trades typical villainess romance and political maneuvering for cathartic fistfights and ruthless combat.

Beyond the martial spectacle, critics commended the series' tone, describing it as a sharp black comedy that balances dry humor with brief, impactful action and subtle romantic elements. Although some narrative threads and antagonistic plots were noted as being somewhat streamlined, reviewers appreciated the emotional honesty and thematic focus on strength through both defiance and cooperation.

“a villainess anime series that's not exactly like all the others. This time, the villainess packs a punch.”

“exhibits plenty of promise. The comedy is dry yet solid, the action is brief but impactful”

“the resolution emphasizes cooperation, emotional honesty, and the idea that strength can come from reliance as much as defiance”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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Why fans love it

Scarlet stands out from typical shoujo protagonists by opting for a direct physical confrontation over quiet suffering. When her engagement is publicly dissolved and her reputation is smeared, she abandons decorum to deliver a punch to her former fiancé. This 2025 series leans into a sharp, comedic tone that contrasts the elegance of high society balls with blunt, restorative justice.

The show blends fantasy, romance, and heavy doses of action as Scarlet dismantles the plans of those who previously bullied her. Asami Seto brings a defiant energy to the character as she systematically exposes the idiocy of her detractors. Fans of the source light novel appreciate how the story prioritizes catharsis, turning the trope of the falsely accused villainess into a platform for rebellion and combat.

Production Board

Crew

Sound Effects
Yoko Sakurai
Music Director
Keiki Nishida
Character Designer
Eriko Haga
Assistant Director of Photography
Shinya Kuwabara
Creature Design
Tomohito Hirose Kenji Terao Seiji Handa
Series Composition
Deko Akao
Writer
Deko Akao Fuka Ishii
Key Animation
Asuka Sakakibara Jannah Manneh FCO. MEZA Nijiho Yoshimura
Sound Director
Satoshi Motoyama
Director of Photography
Tetsuya Kawata
Color Designer
Hironori Nochi
Music Producer
Masaharu Yamanouchi
Prop Designer
Kazunari Araki
Storyboard Artist
Takuya Sato Misato Takada
Director
Yuichi Sato Misato Takada
Background Designer
Lai Hop Viet
Editorial Coordinator
Kazumasa Ohno Masashi Yoshimura
Original Music Composer
Hinako Tsubakiyama
3D Artist
Saki Nakayama
Co-Executive Producer
Yumi Taniike
Online Editor
Yuta Uchida
Signal Match

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

romance female protagonist shoujo anime based on light novel hilarious
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 04, 2025
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
51