Light Novel 'I Can't Exploit Them Because My Slaves Expect Too Much' Gets TV Anime

KADOKAWA has announced a TV anime adaptation for the light novel series Dorei kara no Kitai to Hyōka no Sei de Sakushu Dekinai no daga (I Can't Exploit Them Because My Slaves Expect Too Much). The series' fifth volume also released on October 16.

The series, written by Kyokawa Mawaru and illustrated by Heiro, is published under the Dengeki no Shinbungei label. The adaptation was announced during the Dengeki Bunko Autumn Festival Online 2026 event on October 3.

The story follows Allen, a boy reborn with the cheat ability [Regeneration]. Through a series of misunderstandings, he ends up reigning as the Sloth Demon King and general manager of a territory. Confined to his office against his will, he watches his slaves work efficiently. His latest scheme to build a harem involves opening a fortune-telling shop, but the plan backfires spectacularly.

A teaser visual for the anime has been released. No broadcast date, staff, or cast details have been announced.

The fifth volume of the light novel, I Can't Exploit Them Because My Slaves Expect Too Much 5, is now available in Japan.

Source: PR Times via 株式会社KADOKAWA