Main Cast and Staff Announced
It has been revealed that Nobuo Matsuoka will voice Paracelsus and Miyari Nemoto will voice Nora. Furthermore, key staff members for the anime include Chief Director Ken Takahashi and Director Shouhei Oowada, with Ken Miura handling series composition. Character design will be managed by Yuka Takashima, and the music will be composed by Luke Stanridge.
Overview of the Original Work and Expectations for the Anime
The original work is a popular manga by Jiro Sugiura, widely supported in its world. Set in the city-state of Orihalconia, the story unfolds in a world where alchemy and magic are deeply integrated into people's lives. The narrative follows reincarnated alchemist Paracelsus as he embarks on a new life through a contract with a girl named Nora. The story also develops into a grand narrative involving space and even gods, through encounters with the elf Coco.
Background of Manga and Anime Production
'Fake Alchemist' began serialization on Kadokawa's website KadoComi in June 2023 and has already sold over 1 million copies in its commercial edition. The animation production is handled by Passione, and there are high expectations for how they will depict the grand fantasy world in animation. Additionally, the English version is available as both a digital and print edition in English-speaking regions, receiving widespread international acclaim.
