Kadokawa has announced additional cast members for the television anime adaptation of Matsurika Kanriden (The Tale of the Scholar-Official Matsurika), based on the light novel series by Rinne Ishida and Izumi. Takuya Satō will voice the emperor Akatsuki, while Hiyori Kōno joins as the empress Lian Lo. The production, which features series composition by Tōko Machida and character designs by Manami Inose, is set to debut in January 2027 across Japanese networks including Tokyo MX, MBS, TV Aichi, and BS11. The series follows Matsurika Kō, a court lady with an exceptional memory who enters the emperor's inner palace after a chance encounter with Emperor Hakuyō. According to the press release, the franchise reached a milestone of over 2.68 million copies in circulation as of October 15.
Matsurika Kanriden Anime Adds Takuya Satō and Hiyori Kōno to Cast
The upcoming fantasy romance anime adaptation of Rinne Ishida's light novel series has confirmed a January 2027 premiere date.
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