“Management of Novice Alchemist” Anime Set To Premiere October 2022

Apr 17

The official website for the anime “Management of Novice Alchemist” (Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no Tenpo Keiei) announced the premiere date with new key art and a promotional video for the upcoming series. The fantasy anime is set to premiere in October 2022.

According to the website, “The story follows Sarasa, a new alchemist, who was raised in an orphanage and dreams of opening a store like her late parents. As a graduation gift from her training school teacher, Sarasa receives a vacant store in a remote village. Sarasa is thrilled that her dream has came true earlier than planned, but what is waiting for her is a tattered store. Sarasa struggles in a strange land with her trained swordsmanship as a weapon. She must learn unfamiliar communication, get rid of monsters to collect dangerous materials, and train herself on the abundant knowledge and high magical power to live the life as an upstanding alchemist.”

In addition, the website revealed the main cast and characters including:

Kanon Takao as “Sarasa Ford”,

Hina Kino as “Rorea”, the daughter of a general store owner who is curious about Sarasa when she arrives in the remote village.

Saori Ōnishi as “Iris Lotze”, a collector who is sincere and serious, but tends to inadvertently cause trouble. Her skill of the sword is decent.

and Nanaka Suwa as “Kate Starven”, a collector who is a childhood friend and companion of Iris.

Studio ENGI will be handling the animation with Hiroshi Ikehata as director. The anime is based on the light novels launched in 2018 by Mizuho Itsuki. Fantasia Bunko is currently publishing the light novels in Japan and Comic Valkyrie is serializing the manga adaptation by artist kirero.