The
immortal wizard and his faithful canine companion are ready for their screen
debut. On the 5th, it was officially announced that the light novel
series The Principle of A Philosopher By Eternal Fool
"Asley": The Great Adventure of Pochi (Yuukyuu no Gusha
Asley no, Kenja no Susume) will receive an anime adaptation of The
Principle of a Philosopher by Eternal Fool Asley. The news came with the
opening of an official account in X for the project.
Along with
the confirmation, a visual teaser was revealed highlighting the close bond
between protagonist Asley and his relative Pochi, setting the tone for this
timeless fantasy.
The
Principle of a Philosopher by Eternal Fool Asley Anime Details
Although
the animation studio and release date have not yet been specified, the
announcement included a special message from the original author, Hifumi,
who expressed his deep excitement and gratitude towards the readers who have
waited for this moment.
Hifumi (Original Author):
"To all the readers, I am very, very sorry that I kept you waiting. My
deepest thanks to everyone who ran alongside us on the long road to this anime
adaptation... Now, it's finally being made into anime. Let's aim for Season 2. Let's
aim for Season 3."
About
the work
The story
centers on Asley, a man who obtains an immortal body after
accidentally creating a divine elixir known as "Eternal Drops". With
unlimited time on his hands, he spends 5,000 years mastering countless forms of
magic and sorcery, becoming an extraordinary wizard capable of using lost arts.
Together
with his trusted partner, the 800-year-old dog Pochi, Asley embarks
on a journey to broaden his horizons. What begins as a quiet life changes
drastically after a simple act of helping others.
The novel
began publication on the Shosetsuka ni Naro site in January
2015, being published in physical form by Earth Star Entertainment with
illustrations by Kurihito Mutou. The manga adaptation, made
by Fuu Araki, has been published on the Comic Earth Star platform
since 2017.
