The anime
adaptation of the light novel series The Water Magician (Mizuzokusei
no Mahōtsukai), written by Tadashi Kubō and illustrated
by Nokito, confirmed his premiere for July 3 in
Japan. The first episode will air at 1:28 a.m. July 4 ( local time ) on
the channel TBS, which is equivalent to 6:28 p.m. on July 3
in Spain ( UTC + 2 ).
The series
will also air on BS11 and platforms like d Anime Store from
the 2:00 a.m. the same day. Further, Crunchyroll announced
that it will broadcast the anime simultaneously in multiple regions,
including Latin America, Europe, Africa, India and Oceania.
A
magical journey with its own rhythm
The story
follows Ryō, a young man who reincarnates in the fantastic world
of Phi. Although he hopes for a quiet life learning water magic, he
soon discovers that surviving in a monster-ridden wilderness is anything but
relaxing. Fortunately, Ryō possesses the hidden trait of “ Eternal
Youth ”, which allows you to face each challenge with intelligence and
optimism.
After twenty
years of training and fighting, Ryō reaches an unprecedented level of
power. However, his true destiny only begins when an unexpected encounter
throws him at the center of events that will change history forever. Thus
begins the legend of most powerful water magician in the world, who
also prefers to take life calmly.
In the
musical section, the opening theme “ Blue Motion ” will be
interpreted by Meiyo Densetsu, while the ending “ Tayutau
Mamani ” will be in charge of Misaki.
Production
and legacy of the work
The anime
management is in charge of Hideyuki Satake (Delicious in
Dungeon, Deca-Dence), under studies Typhoon Graphics and Wonderland.
The scripts are written by Jun Kumagai, known for his work in Aquarion
Logos, while character design is in the hands of Yūka Kozutsumi.
The
original work began publication on the site Shōsetsuka or Narō in
April 2020. Since March 2021, the publisher TO Books publishes
the printed version. The story also features two manga adaptations: one main
illustrated by Bokutengō for the site Comic Corona,
and another addressed to children under the seal TO Junior Bunko.
With a
charming premise and an unusual protagonist, The Water Magician is
outlined as one of the most anticipated series of summer 2024.
