Image: Hagure Metabo, Hobby Japan / Buchikire Reijô wa Hôfuku o Chikaimashita Produktionskomitee
AMBot | 05/22/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The production of the anime adaptation of Hagure Metabos’s fantasy light novel “Buchikire Reijô wa Hôfuku o Chikaimashita. – Madôsho no Chikara de Sokoku o Tatakitsubushimasu –” continues to take shape. As announced by the official X account and several Japanese media outlets on May 22, 2026, three additional members of the voice cast have been revealed. Accordingly, Yohei Azakami, Masaaki Mizunaka, and Marika Kôno are joining the ensemble.
Azakami lends his voice to Lucas Leblique, the ambassador of the neighboring Uthia Empire, who was dispatched to Elisabeth’s homeland. He helps the protagonist escape and allows her to establish a trading company in his territory. Azakami describes his role as a handsome but often helpless man who repeatedly gets drawn into Elisabeth’s orbital schemes. “I deliberately portrayed him as a somewhat pathetic type,” the voice actor said. “Elisabeth is terrifying—and that’s exactly what makes her so fascinating.”
Masaaki Mizunaka takes on the role of Crown Prince Fried Haloria. He is the instigator of the entire drama: He breaks off his engagement with Elisabeth and has her thrown into the dungeon. Mizunaka emphasizes that Fried is extremely egocentric and narcissistic—he assumes that everything he does is right. “His interactions with Elisabeth are a central point of the plot—viewers should pay attention to that,” Mizunaka said.
Marika Kôno voices Sylvia Lockheart, the crown prince’s new fiancée and a noblewoman who stands out for her blunt, unconventional manner. Kôno describes Sylvia as a “somewhat dangerous but charming girl.” She tried to bring out her childlike innocence and simultaneous independence within aristocratic society. “I hope she remains memorable as a distinctive character,” the voice actress said.
The anime is based on the light novel series that won the “HJ Novel Prize” in 2021. The story begins when Duke’s daughter Elisabeth is publicly abandoned by her fiancé, the crown prince, at the founding festival and subsequently locked in a dungeon. With the help of the powerful “Seven Magic Books,” she escapes to a neighboring country, from where she plans to exact revenge on the traitors of her homeland using economic, political, and military means.
The series will air from July 2026 on TV Tokyo, BS11, AT-X, and other channels. The director is Naoyuki Kuzuya, series composition is by Mitsutaka Hirota, character design by Sayaka Anezaki, and music by Satoshi Hôno and Kari Nakano. Studio Comet is handling the animation. The main role of Elisabeth Leiston, alias Ellie Leis, is voiced by Saori Ônishi. Already in May 2021, the other main cast members Ikumi Hasegawa (Mirei Catarina), Yui Ogura (Rinoa Carlton), and Ayumi Uehara (Misha Teale) were announced. Anticipation for the eagerly awaited revenge fantasy continues to grow.
Azakami lends his voice to Lucas Leblique, the ambassador of the neighboring Uthia Empire, who was dispatched to Elisabeth’s homeland. He helps the protagonist escape and allows her to establish a trading company in his territory. Azakami describes his role as a handsome but often helpless man who repeatedly gets drawn into Elisabeth’s orbital schemes. “I deliberately portrayed him as a somewhat pathetic type,” the voice actor said. “Elisabeth is terrifying—and that’s exactly what makes her so fascinating.”
Masaaki Mizunaka takes on the role of Crown Prince Fried Haloria. He is the instigator of the entire drama: He breaks off his engagement with Elisabeth and has her thrown into the dungeon. Mizunaka emphasizes that Fried is extremely egocentric and narcissistic—he assumes that everything he does is right. “His interactions with Elisabeth are a central point of the plot—viewers should pay attention to that,” Mizunaka said.
Marika Kôno voices Sylvia Lockheart, the crown prince’s new fiancée and a noblewoman who stands out for her blunt, unconventional manner. Kôno describes Sylvia as a “somewhat dangerous but charming girl.” She tried to bring out her childlike innocence and simultaneous independence within aristocratic society. “I hope she remains memorable as a distinctive character,” the voice actress said.
The anime is based on the light novel series that won the “HJ Novel Prize” in 2021. The story begins when Duke’s daughter Elisabeth is publicly abandoned by her fiancé, the crown prince, at the founding festival and subsequently locked in a dungeon. With the help of the powerful “Seven Magic Books,” she escapes to a neighboring country, from where she plans to exact revenge on the traitors of her homeland using economic, political, and military means.
The series will air from July 2026 on TV Tokyo, BS11, AT-X, and other channels. The director is Naoyuki Kuzuya, series composition is by Mitsutaka Hirota, character design by Sayaka Anezaki, and music by Satoshi Hôno and Kari Nakano. Studio Comet is handling the animation. The main role of Elisabeth Leiston, alias Ellie Leis, is voiced by Saori Ônishi. Already in May 2021, the other main cast members Ikumi Hasegawa (Mirei Catarina), Yui Ogura (Rinoa Carlton), and Ayumi Uehara (Misha Teale) were announced. Anticipation for the eagerly awaited revenge fantasy continues to grow.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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