HIDIVE Expands Collaboration with MBS: 'Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden' Licensed
HIDIVE announced that it has expanded its partnership with MBS (Mainichi Broadcasting System), one of Japan's long-established broadcasters. According to the announcement made on August 10, 2026, the platform will offer programs that MBS will broadcast in Japan from now on to its subscribers simultaneously worldwide except Asia. The first licensed production under this expanded collaboration is Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden. The anime will be streamed on HIDIVE at the same time as its initial screening in Japan.
MBS is particularly known in the anime world for its Animeism programming block; this program has given life to globally acclaimed works such as Code Geass and Jujutsu Kaisen. HIDIVE elevating its partnership with MBS strengthens the platform's ties with Japan's leading content producers. Thus, MBS's upcoming anime projects will reach audiences outside Asia faster and more directly.
Simulcast agreements are of critical importance especially for anime fans outside Japan. HIDIVE previously brought popular productions like Oshi no Ko to audiences with a similar simulcast model. This new deal solidifies HIDIVE's position in the Japanese broadcasting ecosystem, while also showing that MBS is entering a more active period in its international distribution strategy.
Details about the plot and cast of Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden are currently limited. However, the emphasis on 'merciless' in the title suggests that the story centers on a cold-blooded and powerful female character. Information such as the production studio, voice cast, and premiere date is expected to be announced soon by MBS. Since fans will be able to follow this project on HIDIVE, they won't miss the early episodes of the series without being disconnected from the Japanese broadcast.
