Roll Over and Die anime: Everything we know about the dark yuri fantasy coming in 2026

Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! is definitely a mouthful of a name. Fans of this series have some good news: it is officially getting an anime adaptation. This was originally a light novel series that instantly captured readers' attention because it promised a combination of emotion and brutality.

At the center of it is one girl's desperate fight for freedom and love. Roll Over and Die tells the story of Flum Apricot. In the beginning, she is introduced as a helpless girl forced to join a party whose sole destiny is to defeat the Demon Lord. Her life quickly becomes full of misery as it turns out her party members have betrayed her. However, she possesses a unique ability, a power that allows her to heal from even the most fatal wounds.

Roll Over and Die follows Flum's journey as she navigates revenge while also seeking to build an ordinary life with her new mate, Milkit. Both characters undergo experiences that explore difficult topics such as trauma, identity, and the fragile hope of love in a cruel world.

Originally, Roll Over and Die was self-published on Shosetsuka ni Naro in 2018. Kiki's series gained attention because of its emotional story and consistently dark tone. Due to its popularity, it was later picked up by GC Novels and illustrated by Kinta. The story was also adapted into a manga by Sunao Minkata.

This demonstrates how compelling the story is, especially within the yuri genre, which rarely incorporates dark fantasy undertones. The upcoming anime adaptation aims to capture that same balance on screen.

Cast, staff, and theme songs

According to official sources, Roll Over and Die is being adapted by ACGT. Nobuharu Kamanaka is the director, with Mariko Kunisawa handling composition. The character designs are being developed by Miki Matsumoto, Fumio Matsumoto, Takaaki Fukuyo, and Takafumi Furusawa, while Ryo Takahashi will compose the music.

The main cast includes:

• Ayaka Nanase as Flum Apricot
• Miku Itou as Milkit
• Miki Kariya as Cyrill Sweechka
• Makoto Yasumura as Jean Inteige
• Misaki Kuno as Eterna Rinebow
• Takaya Kuroda as Gadhio Lathcutt
• Aya Endo as Maria Afenjuns
• Jin Ogasawara as Linus Radiants

Newly announced voice actors include Machico as Sera Anvilen, Masakazu Morita as Dein Phineas, Honoka Inoue as Y’lla Jelicin, and Kikuko Inoue as the narrator.

What makes Roll Over and Die stand out

Recently, there have been countless fantasy anime that have reused the trope of the main character being kicked out of the so-called hero's party. Roll Over and Die, however, has utilized this trope to brutal extremes. The main character is not just underestimated; she goes through the worst situations in life before getting a chance to reclaim her life.

The story has never shied away from violence or moral corruption, particularly in its portrayal of the Church and societal hypocrisy. Yet, amid all the blood and tragedy, it is the relationship between Flum and Milkit that gives the story its heart.

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Final thoughts

With its January 2026 release confirmed and an impressive production lineup, Roll Over and Die is shaping up to be one of next year's most daring and emotionally charged anime. Its combination of yuri romance, dark fantasy world-building, and visceral storytelling will likely appeal to fans of Claymore, Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song, and Revolutionary Girl Utena. In the end, if the trailers are any indication, the anime adaptation will not hold back on the series' trademark intensity.

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