If you've
ever dreamed of leaving the stress of the office to live a quiet life with
broken powers in another world, this news is for you. This Wednesday,
April 22, the Kadokawa publishing house officially
confirmed that the successful light novel written by Yasukiyo
Kotobuki, The Diary of a Middle-Aged Sage's Carefree Life in Another
World (Arafo Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki), will receive its
long-awaited animated adaptation for television. The
announcement was accompanied by a first promotional image and
the confirmation of the main team that will bring this project to life at the
YANCHESTER studio.
The
veteran team in charge of the animation
Since a
release window and voice cast have not yet been revealed, the production
committee decided to focus attention on technical talent. The project was left
in the hands of creatives with vast experience in handling comedies, fantasy
scenarios and relaxed narrative rhythms. Here are the staff leaders:
- Takayuki
Inagaki as CEO.
Known
for his work directing the iconic supernatural comedy Rosario + Vampire.
- Hiroko Kanasugi in charge of the
composition of the series.
Expert
in spinning the slow pace after scripting the adaptation of Drug Store
in Another World - The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist.
- Mariko
Fujita as a character designer.
Responsible
for the memorable and stylized designs in the Galaxy Angel franchise.
From
Shosetsuka ni Naro to an expanding universe
The rise of
this isekai franchise is a true example of consistency in the
industry. Its story began in 2016 as a simple web novel on the popular
site Shosetsuka ni Naro. Since then, it has not stopped growing.
Volume 20 of the print novel was released in February, and volume 21 will hit
stores this Friday, April 24.
In addition
to its two regular manga adaptations (drawn by artists Maneki and 888 on the
Manga UP! and ComicWalker platforms respectively), the saga added a
prequel spin-off manga titled Zero Sword and Sorceress
World last December. This work, illustrated by Piyoko Hatori, explores
the protagonist's early years, demonstrating the audience's strong interest in
continuing to expand this universe.
What is
the new life of the wise Zelos Merlin about?
The story
introduces us to a middle-aged office worker whose monotonous and exhausting
reality changes radically when he is transported to a new fantasy world.
However, he does not arrive at this place empty-handed or as a rookie: he is
reincarnated living the life of the almighty Zelos Merlin, the same
hyper-broken avatar he used in his favorite video game.
Instead of
looking for epic conflicts, enlisting in the royal army, or trying to save the
world from a Demon King, our protagonist takes a very different route. He
decides to harness his immense magical powers to secure something he never had
in the real world: a completely free, relaxed, and carefree existence in an
unknown world.
