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AMBot | 07/13/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The production of the TV anime adaptation of the light novel series "Yūkyū no Gusha Asley no, Kenja no Susume" (The Eternal Fool’s Words of Wisdom) has reached another milestone. As announced by the official anime account and production company Bushiroad Move on July 13, 2026, the main voice cast has been confirmed and a first teaser trailer has been released.
The main role of the immortal mage Asley will be played by Toshiyuki Toyonaga, who has already demonstrated his vocal versatility in series such as "Bungo Stray Dogs" and "Shiguang Dailiren." His loyal companion, the summoning creature Pochi, will be voiced by Yōko Hikasa – known, among others, from "Shangri-La Frontier."
The teaser trailer shows first scenes of the unusual duo: Asley, who travels the world after 5,000 years of self-imposed isolation, and Pochi, who has stood by his side as a friend and comrade for 800 years. The chemistry between the two is already palpable in the short clip – a humorous, almost vaudeville-like exchange, which the voice actors confirmed in their comments. Hikasa described the relationship as "married couple comedy" and emphasized that she places great importance on the natural interplay with Toyonaga.
The anime series will start in January 2027 on Japanese television. In parallel, Crunchyroll will stream the series internationally – including in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, the CIS, and the Indian subcontinent.
Behind the production is Studio Elle (known from "The Healer Who Was Banished From His Party, Is, in Fact, the Strongest"). The director is Keisuke Onishi, with series composition and screenplay by Kurasumi Sunayama. Character design is by Yumiko Mizuno, and music by Yuri Habuka (produced by Lantis).
The source material comes from author Hifumi, who published the light novel between 2015 and 2019 under the Earth Star Novel label. The series comprises a total of 14 volumes and has reached a total circulation of over one million copies according to the publisher. A manga adaptation by Fū Araki has been running in parallel since 2017 and is also successful.
Until July 19, 2026, a giveaway is running on the official X account for the series, where a color print signed by Toshiyuki Toyonaga will be raffled off.
The story of "Yūkyū no Gusha Asley no, Kenja no Susume" follows Asley, who became immortal by accidentally creating a divine elixir and devoted himself exclusively to magic research for 5,000 years. Now, as one of the most powerful mages in the world, he sets out on a journey with his companion Pochi to get to know the world – and restore his lost honor.
The main role of the immortal mage Asley will be played by Toshiyuki Toyonaga, who has already demonstrated his vocal versatility in series such as "Bungo Stray Dogs" and "Shiguang Dailiren." His loyal companion, the summoning creature Pochi, will be voiced by Yōko Hikasa – known, among others, from "Shangri-La Frontier."
The teaser trailer shows first scenes of the unusual duo: Asley, who travels the world after 5,000 years of self-imposed isolation, and Pochi, who has stood by his side as a friend and comrade for 800 years. The chemistry between the two is already palpable in the short clip – a humorous, almost vaudeville-like exchange, which the voice actors confirmed in their comments. Hikasa described the relationship as "married couple comedy" and emphasized that she places great importance on the natural interplay with Toyonaga.
The anime series will start in January 2027 on Japanese television. In parallel, Crunchyroll will stream the series internationally – including in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, the CIS, and the Indian subcontinent.
Behind the production is Studio Elle (known from "The Healer Who Was Banished From His Party, Is, in Fact, the Strongest"). The director is Keisuke Onishi, with series composition and screenplay by Kurasumi Sunayama. Character design is by Yumiko Mizuno, and music by Yuri Habuka (produced by Lantis).
The source material comes from author Hifumi, who published the light novel between 2015 and 2019 under the Earth Star Novel label. The series comprises a total of 14 volumes and has reached a total circulation of over one million copies according to the publisher. A manga adaptation by Fū Araki has been running in parallel since 2017 and is also successful.
Until July 19, 2026, a giveaway is running on the official X account for the series, where a color print signed by Toshiyuki Toyonaga will be raffled off.
The story of "Yūkyū no Gusha Asley no, Kenja no Susume" follows Asley, who became immortal by accidentally creating a divine elixir and devoted himself exclusively to magic research for 5,000 years. Now, as one of the most powerful mages in the world, he sets out on a journey with his companion Pochi to get to know the world – and restore his lost honor.
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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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