is a Japanese manga series written by Kei Misawa and illustrated by Natsu Mizuno. It began serialization under Flex Comix on BookLive's Comic Arc label, as well as its Comic Polaris service in February 2021. An anime television series adaptation produced by Zero-G and Grass aired from July to September 2026.
Plot Elsa Jukarainen, a woman who came from a fallen aristocrat family, was living with her family in the country of Ralt. She was suddenly proposed to by Julius Roas, the son of a duke. Elsa and her family were surprised, given her family's background and coming from a rural part of the country, but she accepts the offer. She meets Julius for the first time on their wedding day. Immediately after their wedding, his personality suddenly changes. He claims he does not truly love her and only married her out of convenience. Elsa begins her life as Julius's wife, working to be a good spouse while also trying to understand him better.
Characters
A member of the Jukarainen family who is currently helping out at a local orphanage. Prior to marrying Julius, she had received a marriage proposal from a merchant, but ignored it.
The son of a close aide of the Prime Minister of Ralt. He married Elsa for political reasons, but immediately after their marriage, starts acting cold towards her, even giving her various conditions on how to act has his wife. Despite his actions and the nature of their marriage, he genuinely has feelings for her.
Media Manga Written by Kei Misawa and illustrated by Natsu Mizuno, The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me yet Showers Me with Adoration began serialization on the BookLive online service under Flex Comix's Comic Arc label on February 24, 2021, and is also being serialized on Flex Comix's Comic Polaris service. The first volume was released on October 15, 2021, with five volumes released as of March 13, 2026. The series is released in English on the MangaPlaza website.
Light novel A light novel adaptation of the series was published digitally on BookLive on October 15, 2021.
Anime An anime television series adaptation was announced on February 24, 2026. It is produced by Zero-G and Grass, and directed by Hitoyuki Matsui with series composition by Tomoko Konparu, featuring character designs by Yūko Yahiro, and music by Michiru. The series aired from July 5 to September 20, 2026, on the NUMAnimation programming block on TV Asahi and its affiliates. The opening theme song is performed by , while the ending theme song is , performed by sorato. Crunchyroll is streaming the series.
Episodes
Reception It was reported with the anime adaptation's announcement that the series had over 2 million copies in circulation as of February 2026.
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References
External links Manga official website Anime official website