KADOKAWA has officially released the teaser trailer for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of The Fake Alchemist. Written by Jiro Sugiura and illustrated by Umemaru (published by KADOKAWA/MFC), The Fake Alchemist originated as an indie sensation before going on to surpass 1 million copies in print for its commercial manga release, establishing itself as a groundbreaking landmark in the isekai fantasy genre.
The newly unveiled first teaser trailer captures the fateful first encounter between the protagonist Paracelsus and Nora, set against the backdrop of the city-state of Orichalconia, a world where alchemy and magic are deeply rooted in daily life.
The main production staff and lead Japanese voice cast have also been revealed. Takeo Takahashi (Spice and Wolf, Ishura) joins the project as Chief Director, alongside Hijiri Sanpei (Spice and Wolf, Ishura) as Director. Yohei Matsuoka will star as Paracelsus, with Miyari Nemoto voicing Nora.
First announced for a TV anime adaptation in June 2026, The Fake Alchemist is produced by Studio Passione. The initial announcement was celebrated with a special commemorative trailer showcasing the evolution of the character Nora from Jiro Sugiura’s original rough sketches to Umemaru’s manga artwork, and ultimately to Studio Passione’s anime production.
Story Synopsis
As an indie hit that became a legendary sensation, surpassing 1 million copies in its commercial edition in Japan, this new monumental “isekai” finally gets a TV adaptation!
In the city-state of Orichalconia, a world where alchemy and magic are deeply rooted in the lives of the people, the reincarnated Paracelsus ekes out a living as an alchemist while hiding his “cheat skills”.
However, his life changes dramatically one day after he enters into a contract with a shaman slave-girl, Nora, and later meets Coco, an elf who has lost all four limbs and five senses.
To save Coco, what began as a rescue attempt in a small workshop gradually escalates into a battle involving alchemy and sorcery, space and even the gods themselves—
The curtain now rises on this story, filled to the brim with “everything fantasy”!
Staff
The Fake Alchemist (MFC / Published by KADOKAWA)
Original Author: Jiro Sugiura Manga Artist: Umemaru
Chief Director: Takeo Takahashi
Director: Hijiri Sanpei
Series Composition: Kenta Ihara
Character Design: Yuka Takashina
Music: Luke Standridge
Animation Studio: Passione
Cast
Paracelsus: Yohei Matsuoka
Nora: Miyari Nemoto
Official Website: https://niseren-project.com
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