The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Promise of Wizard has revealed its main visual ahead of its scheduled premiere on January 6, 2025. The series is being produced by Studio LIDENFILMS, with Naoyuki Tatsuwa serving as the director. Fans can catch a glimpse of the visual and the latest promotional trailer, which features the opening theme song, “Year N” by Mili.
Key Creative Team
The production team behind Promise of Wizard includes a roster of seasoned professionals, bringing together expertise in storytelling, animation, and sound. The known staff members are:
Director: Naoyuki Tatsuwa
Series Composition & Script: Nanami Higuchi
Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Nozomi Nagatomo
Color Design: Akira Hashigami
Art Director: Minami Kasuga (KUSANAGI)
Director of Photography: Yasuji Yamagoe
Editing: Mai Hasegawa (EDITZ)
Sound Director: Ryo Tanaka
Sound Production: TOHOKUSHINSHA
Music: Shuji Katayama (Team-MAX)
Music Production: Pony Canyon
Animation Production: LIDENFILMS
Stellar Voice Cast
The voice cast for the series boasts an ensemble of talented actors who will bring the beloved characters to life. The cast includes:
Atsushi Tamaru as Arthur Granvelle
Takashi Kondo as Oz
Daichi Kanbara as Cain Knightley
Yuusuke Nagano as Riquet Ortiz
Hiroki Takahashi as Mithra
Chihiro Suzuki as Snow
Takuma Terashima as White
Shintaro Asanuma as Owen
Satoshi Hino as Bradley Bain
Nobuhiko Okamoto as Shino Sherwood
Kento Ito as Faust Lavinia
Keisuke Koumoto as Heathcliff Blanchett
Noriaki Sugiyama as Nero Turner
Mizuki Nakamura as Murr Hart
Shinnosuke Tachibana as Shylock Bennett
Kouhei Amasaki as Chloe Collins
Katsuyuki Miura as Rustica Ferch
Shun’ichi Toki as Rutile Flores
Toshiyuki Morikawa as Figaro Garcia
Yuichi Hose as Lennox Ram
Ayumu Murase as Mitile Flores
Yumiri Hanamori as Akira Maki
A Multi-Faceted Franchise
Originally launched as an online simulation game by Coly in November 2019, Promise of Wizard quickly gained popularity among fans in Japan. The franchise has since expanded to include multiple adaptations and spin-offs, showcasing its broad appeal.
Manga Adaptations: The first manga, illustrated by Uta Shinonome, was serialized in Ichijinsha’s Monthly Comic Zero Sum from April 2020 to December 2023. A second manga, created by Shibataro Nakamura, began serialization in April 2024 and continues to captivate readers.
Stage Plays and Web Dramas: Before the anime adaptation, the franchise also inspired numerous stage plays and web dramas, solidifying its status as a versatile and enduring series.
With its compelling storyline, strong creative team, and enthusiastic fanbase, Promise of Wizard is poised to make a significant impact when it airs next month. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches.
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