May I Ask for One Final Thing?

At a glittering ball Scarlet's engagement collapses when her fiancé Kyle abruptly ends things and the crowd turns on her. Rumors label her a bully, noble families withdraw their favor, and Scarlet finds herself isolated in a world that values reputation over truth. She'd endured years of his insults and cowardice, but one public humiliation pushes her to ask for a final favor, permission to punch him square in the face. That request starts a campaign of payback against Kyle and his circle. Scarlet is elegant yet combative, quick with a quip and a blade, and along the way she meets unlikely allies who complicate her plans and reveal unexpected loyalties.

May I Ask for One Final Thing? premiered in 2025 as a TV anime created by Deko Akao and Nana Ootori. It features voice work from Asami Seto, Wataru Katoh, Shoya Ishige, Miyu Tomita and Kazuki Ura.

At this stage the series hasn't won major industry awards, and wide festival recognition hasn't been reported. Early audience reaction is positive, with a 7.862 out of 10 average from 29 votes, and a number of reviewers note its potential for awards consideration in future seasons.

Although new, the show has prompted discussion online about the 'villainess' label and gendered double standards in noble settings. Short fight clips, fan edits, fan art and early cosplay posts have circulated on social platforms, helping the lead's blunt behavior and physical humor widely catch viewers' attention.

Critics and viewers often praise the show's tonal balance, noting how it mixes sharp comedy, kinetic action and melodrama. Reviewers highlight Scarlet's refusal to accept mistreatment, and how themes of reputation, aristocratic hypocrisy and personal agency are explored alongside punchy set pieces and darkly funny moments, with occasional tonal unevenness.