Take a deep breath, because it’s time to shout the full title of the latest anime adaptation to the rooftops: I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability. Phew. The light novel series—written by Kenkyo na Circle and illustrated by Meru—is coming to the screen, and some of the cast and staff members have been revealed along with a teaser promo and visual.

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Jin Tamamura (The Girl in Twilight, Iron Vendetta) is directing the series at Tsumugi Akita Animation Lab. Cast members revealed thus far include:

Makoto Koichi (Mao Tsukuda in Farewell, My Dear Cramer) as Prince Lloyd:

Ai Fairouz (Power in Chainsaw Man) as Grimo:

Teaser promo:

Visual:

Light novel illustrator Meru shared a celebratory illustration:

As did Yosuke Kokuzawa, who illustrates the manga adaptation:

Kodansha USA publishes the series in English and sums up the story like so:

Prince Lloyd wasn’t always a prince…in fact, his previous life is one he remembers perfectly: he was a sorcerer, of sorts. So when he was forced to reincarnate, he decided to continue his studies, prince of the realm or no! But his new life has its own sets of challenges…including being a 10-year-old! What’s the 7th prince/sorcerer to do?!

Via Comic Natalie

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