Mercedes and the Waning Moon anime set for January 2027 premiere

The TV anime adaptation of ‘Mercedes and the Waning Moon: The Dungeoneering Feats of a Discarded Vampire Aristocrat’ is scheduled to begin broadcasting in January 2027. Based on the light novel series by Fire Head and illustrated by KeG, the story follows Mercedes Grunewald, a woman reincarnated as a vampire noble who seeks to live a life without regrets by exploring dungeons.

Studio Teddy will handle the animation, with Kunihisa Sugishima serving as director and Jun Kumagai as series composition. The character designs are by Nami Shoyama. Anna Nagase has been cast as the lead character, Mercedes Grunewald.

A promotional visual featuring Mercedes alongside her companions, Benkei and Kuro, has been released. A monthly information campaign will continue leading up to the premiere to reveal additional cast members, promotional videos, and staff details.