Kodoani.com – TO Books announced on Friday that the popular light novel series by Tadashi Kubō and Nokito is The Water Magician (Mizuzokusei no Mahōtsukai), will be adapted into a television anime and is scheduled to air in July on TBS and other channels.
Main cast has been revealed, including:
Ayumu Murase as Ryō, the main character with water magical abilities.
Kazuki Ura as Abel, an adventurous swordsman.
Kaede Hondo takes on the role of Sera, an adventurer belonging to the fairy race.
The anime production features the participation of Hideyuki Satake (director who worked on Delicious in Dungeon and Deca-Dence), directed at Typhoon Graphics và Wonderland. The script is in charge of Jun Kumagaiwho is famous for works such as Aquarion Logos and Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju. The character design will be up to you Yūka Kozutsumi undertake, with the special contributions of Bokutengōthe author adapted the manga from this novel.
Story follows Ryō, a person reincarnated into a fantasy world called Phi. With the ability to control water, Ryō hopes to enjoy a peaceful life. However, the dangers in the wild land he arrived in quickly shattered that dream. From fearsome monsters to life-or-death encounters, Ryō must constantly learn and adapt to survive. Luckily, Ryō possesses optimism, intelligence, and the “Eternal Youth” ability that makes Ryō one of the strongest water mages the world has ever known.
However, Ryō's story has only just begun. A fateful encounter will put him at the heart of history, where Ryō will not only write the next chapter of his life but also change the destiny of the entire world.
Origin and development:
Kubō began publishing the story on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website from April to June 2020. TO Books published the first novel volume in March 2021, with illustrations by Nokito. The 11th episode premieres in July 2024, and the 12th episode will release on January 15, 2025.
Bokutengō adapted the story into a manga, which debuted on Comic Corona in September 2021. Another children's manga adaptation under the TO Junior Bunko label is also being released, with a fourth volume scheduled to premiere on September 1 February.
J-Novel Club will release the light novel and manga in English, giving international readers the opportunity to enjoy this engaging and innovative story. With promises from the production team and unique plot content, The Water Magician is expected to become one of the most anticipated anime in the summer of 2025.
