Image: Tohru Himuka / KADOKAWA / Gekkakoku Kiiden Production Committee
AMBot | 07/25/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The fantasy manga 'Gekkakoku Kiiden' (Japanese: '月華国奇医伝') by Tohru Himuka is being adapted into an anime television series. On July 23, 2026, the production team released the first teaser visual and launched the official website, giving fans a first look at the main characters of the story.
The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Moonbloom (Gekkakoku), where illnesses and injuries are primarily treated with prayers and herbal remedies. Crown Prince Hakukeiun is ambushed by assassins during a journey to Lanshu, and his retainer Ryujiei suffers severe injuries. While searching for a doctor, the prince meets the girl Koyou, who poses as a physician. She sews up the retainer's wound with a needle and thread—a completely new method in the kingdom. Impressed by her skills, Keiun asks Koyou to come to the royal court. Her arrival changes the realm, which is shaken by intrigues.
The teaser visual shows Koyou and Crown Prince Keiun in a court scene. The animation is produced at Studio Elle, known for series like 'Bukiyou na Senpai'. The director is Koichiro Kuroda, with series composition by Aki Mizuki. Character design is by Akira Ono, and music is composed by Shiho Terada (HIGHWAY STAR). Sound direction is handled by Hozumi Goda.
The main roles are voiced by Rina Hidaka as Koyou, Takeo Otsuka as Keiun, Taito Ban as Shingdam, and Shoya Chiba as Shiei. The source material is serialized in the manga magazine ASUKA (KADOKAWA) and currently spans 15 volumes. A specific broadcast date has not yet been set.
With the new website and visual, the official promotional campaign for the adaptation begins. Further details on broadcasting and streaming are expected in the coming months.
The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Moonbloom (Gekkakoku), where illnesses and injuries are primarily treated with prayers and herbal remedies. Crown Prince Hakukeiun is ambushed by assassins during a journey to Lanshu, and his retainer Ryujiei suffers severe injuries. While searching for a doctor, the prince meets the girl Koyou, who poses as a physician. She sews up the retainer's wound with a needle and thread—a completely new method in the kingdom. Impressed by her skills, Keiun asks Koyou to come to the royal court. Her arrival changes the realm, which is shaken by intrigues.
The teaser visual shows Koyou and Crown Prince Keiun in a court scene. The animation is produced at Studio Elle, known for series like 'Bukiyou na Senpai'. The director is Koichiro Kuroda, with series composition by Aki Mizuki. Character design is by Akira Ono, and music is composed by Shiho Terada (HIGHWAY STAR). Sound direction is handled by Hozumi Goda.
The main roles are voiced by Rina Hidaka as Koyou, Takeo Otsuka as Keiun, Taito Ban as Shingdam, and Shoya Chiba as Shiei. The source material is serialized in the manga magazine ASUKA (KADOKAWA) and currently spans 15 volumes. A specific broadcast date has not yet been set.
With the new website and visual, the official promotional campaign for the adaptation begins. Further details on broadcasting and streaming are expected in the coming months.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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