Tired of Typical Rom-Coms? This New Anime Replaces Drama with Action-Packed Justice

The fall 2025 anime season delighted viewers with a multitude of exciting premieres, including the romantic action series May I Ask for One Final Thing?

Breaking the genre's usual mold, this series promises to be one of the most talked-about titles of the year, and here's why.

What Is 'May I Ask for One Final Thing?' About?

Scarlet El Vandimion embodies the qualities of the perfect lady: she is intelligent, beautiful, elegant, and skilled in magic and fencing. However, beneath her flawless exterior is a fiery nature that prefers to resolve conflicts with brute force.

Her engagement to the second prince of the kingdom forced her to restrain herself for years. But when the prince publicly broke off the engagement by introducing a new lover and slandering Scarlet, her patience was exhausted.

Scarlet, who always wears elegant gloves and brass knuckles, then causes a real showdown in the banquet hall, knocking out the prince and his entourage.

'May I Ask for One Final Thing?' Has an Unusual Main Character for a Rom-Com Title

Unlike classic heroines of the genre who are publicly humiliated and try to maintain their dignity while refuting the accusations, Scarlet does the opposite.

Unconcerned with public opinion, she happily embraces the villain persona if it allows her to stand up for herself. Her ability to suppress her anger until the very end and then unleash it with a dazzling yet frightening smile creates a unique and charismatic image.

This refined lady, who transforms into a fury with fists strong enough to send any offender to their ancestors, is sure to win your heart.

'May I Ask for One Final Thing?' Brings Together Action and Rom-Com

May I Ask for One Final Thing? masterfully balances genres. On the one hand, it's a gripping action title with spectacular, dynamic fight scenes in which Scarlet uses both brass knuckles and magic.

On the other hand, it's a classic romantic comedy with a new suitor on the horizon: the older brother of a scandalous prince, whose motives and interest in Scarlet remain a mystery.

This combination of wild action, subtle humor, and budding romantic intrigue makes the new title so gripping and fresh.

What Did Viewers Think of 'May I Ask for One Final Thing'?

Reddit user Gamera68 wrote:

“Great premise and I can't wait to see who gets pummeled next.

She will definitely be a contender for best girl of the Fall 2025 season.”

• On IMDb, May I Ask for One Final Thing? has a score of 7.4/10.

Where to Watch 'May I Ask for One Final Thing'?

May I Ask for One Final Thing? is available to stream on Crunchyroll.