The long-awaited anime adaptation of the light novel The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, written by Wakatsu Yatsuki and illustrated by Kikka Ohashi, has confirmed its January 2026 release date. Along with this announcement, a first teaser trailer, a promotional image, and details of the main cast and production team were revealed.
Main
cast already confirmed
The main
characters will be played by a cast of renowned voices from the anime:
- Seiichiro Kondo – voiced by Kento Ito
- Aresh Indolark – voiced by Tomoaki Maeno
- Norbert –
voiced by Seiichiro Yamashita
- Kamil –
voiced by Hiroki Tochi
The
promotional image shows the characters with their final designs, highlighting
the contrast between the magical world and the everyday details that will mark
the dynamic between the protagonists.
BL
isekai with a counter as a hero
The plot
follows Kondo Seiichiro, an office worker who is unexpectedly
transported to a fantasy world after falling through a mysterious portal. Once
there, the first thing he asks for is not a sword, but a stable job.
Thus begins his new life in the Accounting Department of the Kingdom of Romany.
But his apparent routine takes a turn when Aresh, a handsome
cavalry captain, bursts into his life as Kondo faces an administrative
crisis... and a much more dangerous threat deep in the forest.
Against all
odds, our protagonist does not sit still and embarks on a risky mission to
solve a magical problem, causing the anger of his new protector. However, the
return will be even more revealing when the gentleman makes his own personal
statement.
Creative
team behind the project
The series
will be produced by Studio DEEN and will be directed by Shinji
Ishihira (Tadaima, Okaeri), series composed by Yoshiko
Nakamura (Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle), character design
by Maki Fujii (Sasaki and Miyano), and music composed by Megumi
Ohashi (Yuri Is My Job!). Akihiro Yamada will
participate as assistant director.
A story
that has already conquered readers
The
original series of light novels and its manga adaptation by Kazuki
Irodori are officially published in English by Yen Press,
consolidating itself as one of the most popular BL isekai works
of the moment. With a mix of romance, fantasy, bureaucracy and humor, the story
promises to offer a different take on the isekai genre.
