Kadokawa has officially announced key details for the upcoming anime adaptation of Gorilla no Kami Kara Kago Sareta Reijō wa Ōritsu Kishidan de Kawaiigareru (The Lady Blessed by the Gorilla God Is Adored by the Royal Knights), a novel series by Shirohi. The reveal includes a teaser visual, the main cast, production staff, and confirmation of an April 2025 premiere date.
Cast Details
The anime will feature a star-studded cast, portraying characters in this “never-before-seen gorilla romantic comedy” set in a fantastical world. The story follows Sofia Reeler, a reserved 16-year-old earl’s daughter blessed by the Gorilla God, known for unparalleled combat strength.
- Kanna Nakamura as Sofia Reeler, the central character who navigates life under the unusual blessing of the Gorilla God.
- Takeo Ōtsuka as Louis Scarrel, an 18-year-old Royal Knight.
- Reiji Kawashima as Isaac Sean, a cheerful student and Sofia’s classmate aspiring to join the Royal Knights.
- Takuma Nagatsuka as Eddie Pheles, a calm and focused classmate with the same ambition.
Key Staff and Production Team
The anime is directed by Fumitoshi Oizaki (Ontama!, Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness) and is a collaboration between Kachigarasu and diomedéa studios. Other members of the production team include:
- Hitomi Amamiya (Chillin’ in My 30s after Getting Fired from the Demon King’s Army) as the scriptwriter.
- Sakae Shibuya (Magical Girl Site) as the character designer, who also provided the striking teaser visual.
- Seima Iwahashi (Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World) as the music composer.
- Yayoi Tateishi (Domestic Girlfriend) as the sound director.
Story Overview
The anime is set in a world where individuals are blessed by animal gods upon turning 16, with blessings shaping their abilities and destinies. Sofia, timid yet determined, finds herself blessed by the Gorilla God, known for its extraordinary strength. As her journey unfolds, she becomes entangled with the Royal Knights, navigating both personal growth and a unique romantic comedy premise.
Background and Source Material
The story began as a novel series by Shirohi on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō platform, with a manga adaptation serialized by Mika Kamisu through Kadokawa’s Flos Comic service since 2021. To date, six compiled manga volumes have been published, with the latest released on December 5, 2024.
Fans eagerly await this blend of fantasy, humor, and heartfelt storytelling as it prepares to hit screens in April 2025.
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