English Dub Season Review: May I Ask for One Final Thing? Season One

Based on the Japanese light novel series by Nana Ōtori, with illustrations by Satsuki, the story follows a 17-year-old aristocratic noblewoman named Scarlet El Vandimion whose life is upended during a royal ball when her fiancé, Second Prince Kyle, abruptly calls off their engagement and falsely accuses her of being a bully and a villainess. Having endured his arrogance and cruel mistreatment for years, Scarlet reaches her breaking point and decides to take matters into her own bloody hands, launching a fiery and calculated revenge against Kyle and his allies. The story blends elegance with rebellion, portraying Scarlet as a determined and skilled fighter who refuses to let anyone exploit her, turning betrayal into a bold and unforgettable display of retribution.

On the technical side, this adaptation was produced by Liden Films Kyoto Studio and directed by Kazuya Sakamoto, with Deko Akao writing series scripts, Eriko Haga designing the characters, and Hinako Tsubakiyama composing the music. The opening theme song is “Flower of the Battlefield” performed by CHICO with HoneyWorks, while the ending theme song is “Inferior” performed by Shiyui.

At its core, this is an unapologetically simple show that’s built around a single, brutally honest question: “If I talk shit, do I deserve to get hit?” It answers with cathartic yet gleeful bursts of violence. As Scarlet, a 17-year-old noblewoman, is freed from an unwanted engagement, and chooses fists over words as she navigates a kingdom full of corrupt nobles, smug aristocrats, slavers, and lowlifes to unleash her rage upon. Each episode delivers on this premise, turning every detestable character into a hilariously over-the-top punching bag. Political intrigue, social commentary, and the fantasy setting exist in the background, but they are firmly secondary to the joy of watching justice served via Scarlet’s fists.

Scarlet is the show’s undeniable star, overpowered, confident, and unapologetic. She solves nearly every problem with violence rather than talk, despite her calm eloquence, which is both the series’s greatest strength and its biggest limitation. Her victories are cathartic, her reputation absurdly mythologized, and her enemies hilariously terrified. Side characters orbit her as foils, romantic accessories, or future punching bags, while the show occasionally touches on corruption, classism, and exploitation, but never lingers. The series leans into its absurdity, making Scarlet’s dominance, reactions to being worshipped, and preference for fists over words the backbone of its self-aware comedy.

The romance between Scarlet and Prince Julius adds charm amid the chaos. While trope-heavy, their flirtation, mutual mischief, and understanding that affection doesn’t shield anyone from a punch is surprisingly endearing. Supporting characters remain mostly orbitals, exaggerating reactions for comedic effect, while narrative hints at inequality and corruption rarely stick. The show prioritizes instant gratification and gag-driven humor, keeping Scarlet’s audacious, fist-first justice front and center.

Visually, the series is stylish but uneven. Character designs are elegant, colorful, and expressive, perfectly capturing both nobility and slapstick brutality. Yet action scenes often rely on still frames, speed lines, and cut-ins, undermining the impact of Scarlet’s punches. Direction leans on comedic framing and exaggerated reactions to maintain energy. The music shines more consistently, with catchy opening and ending themes and a fitting soundtrack. The English dub elevates the comedy with confident, campy performances that lean fully into the absurdity.

Overall, May I Ask for One Final Thing? is a chaotic, self-aware power fantasy that thrives on dumb, cathartic fun. While it squanders narrative potential with repetitive plotting, uneven animation, and shallow side characters, it leans fully into its premise: a likable, unstoppable “girlboss” punishing terrible people. Scarlet’s charisma, the exaggerated cast reactions, and the show’s comedic framing make it a guilty pleasure. It isn’t deep or refined, but as a punch-first fantasy comedy with trope-heavy romance, it delivers exactly what it promises—and a potential Season 2 would be an easy, must-watch binge.