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The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom Manga Gets TV Anime – News

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Kadokawa announced on Friday that a television anime of Tōru Himuka‘s The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom manga has been green-lit.


Himuka drew an illustration to celebrate the anime news:

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Koichiro Kuroda (episode director on Detective Conan, Yowamushi Pedal New Generation) is directing the anime at Studio Elle, and Risa Mizuno, under the pen name Aki Mizuki (scripts for Dayan to Tama to Tobi Neko to: Mittsu no Neko no Monogatari, Arknights: Perish in Frost, Sylvanian Families: Mini Story), is in charge of the series scripts. Akira Ono (My Awkward Senpai chief animation director) is designing the characters. Hozumi Gōda
is directing the sound, and Shiho Terada (several Precure anime, Leviathan: The Last Defense, 2026 Magic Knight Rayearth) is composing the music with Highway Star producing the music.

The cast includes:

Seven Seas publishes the manga in English, and it describes the story:

The doctor’s medicinal bath is at the height of prosperity against illnesses and injuries in the Moon Flower Kingdom. During the crown prince Keiun’s regional inspection, a young girl named Koyō successfully completes an astonishing “suture surgery” right in front of Keiun’s eyes. Swirling conspiracy, suspicious beliefs, and deep-rooted traditions… Together with encouraging friends, medical doctor Koyō and crown prince Keiun confront various challenges in their country in this Chinese-style imperial medical fantasy.

Himuka began serializing the manga in Kadokawa‘s Asuka magazine in 2018, and Kadokawa is publishing the 15th volume on May 22. Seven Seas will publish the 13th volume on June 23.

Source: Press release


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‘Saijo no Osewa’ Unveils Additional Cast, Staff, Opening Theme, First Promo

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The official website for the television anime adaptation of Yuusaku Sakaishi‘s Saijo no Osewa: Takane no Hanadarake na Meimonkou de, Gakuin Ichi no Ojousama Seikatsu Nouryoku Kaimu wo Kagenagara Osewa suru Koto ni Narimashita (Rich Girl Caretaker: I’m Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School) light novel unveiled additional cast, staff, the opening theme, and a first promotional video on Friday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere on July 5 at 2:38 a.m. on MBS, followed by TV Tokyo and BS Asahi.

Voice actors Ami Koshimizu (Ookami to Koushinryou) and Takehito Koyasu (Gintama) are joining the cast as Tsurumi Shizune and Konohana Hanaiwa, respectively.

Staff

Color Design: Akiko Inoue (Kidou Senshi Gundam: GQuuuuuuX)

Art Director: Akira Itou (Shoushimin Series)

Director of Photography: Hayato Sekiya (Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii?)

Editing: Yasutaka Ikeda (Fumetsu no Anata e)

Sound Effects: Youko Sakurai (Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san)

Animation Producer: Juukou Ozawa (Kyokou Suiri)

Sound Production: DAX Production

J-pop duo angela (Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta…) is performing the opening theme “Sai sai saikoukyuuno osewa shite,” previewed in the promotional video below.

Shuusei Morishita (Gakuen Babysitters) is directing the anime at Brain’s Base, with Aya Yoshinaga (Nihon e Youkoso Elf-san.) handling the series composition. Hisashi Kawashima (Salaryman ga Isekai ni Ittara Shitennou ni Natta Hanashi) is designing the characters. Natsumi Tabuchi (5-toubun no Hanayome), Mayo Kurihara (Hell Mode), and Hanae Nakamura (Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta…) are composing the music.

Sakaishi began penning the romantic comedy novel on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in April 2020. Hobby Japan began publishing the series under its HJ Bunko Imprint in May 2021, featuring illustrations by Sakura Miwabe. The 11th volume shipped in October 2025.

Sorahiko Mizushima began drawing a manga adaptation on Hobby Japan’s Comic Fire website in July 2021. The sixth volume went on sale on June 1.

Monogatari Novels licensed the light novel in English and released the first three volumes on March 3.

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Source: Moca News

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Manga ‘Gekkakoku Kiiden’ Gets TV Anime Adaptation

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Production company Kadokawa announced a television anime adaptation of Tohru Himuka‘s Gekkakoku Kiiden (The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom) manga on Friday, revealing the main cast, staff, teaser PV, and a celebratory illustration (pictured).

Cast

Koyo: Rina Hidaka (Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari)

Keiun: Takeo Ootsuka ([Oshi No Ko])

Shingdam: Taito Ban (Akujiki Reijou to Kyouketsu Koushaku)

Jiei: Shouya Chiba (Ao no Hako)

Staff

Director: Kouichirou Kuroda (Party kara Tsuihou sareta Sono Chiyushi, Jitsu wa Saikyou ni Tsuki episode director)

Series Composition: Aki Mizuki (Sorairo Utility script)

Character Design: Akira Ono (Bukiyou na Senpai. chief animation director)

Sound Director: Hozumi Gouda (3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei)

Music: Shiho Terada (Getter Robo Arc)

Music Production: HIGHWAY STAR

Studio: Studio Elle

Himuka began drawing the medical fantasy manga in Asuka magazine in January 2018. Kadokawa published the 14th volume in November 2025, with the 15th volume scheduled to be released on May 22. Gekkakoku Kiiden has a cumulative 3.5 million copies in circulation.

Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the manga in English in July 2022 and published the 12th volume in December 2025. The 13th volume is scheduled to be released on June 23.

Synopsis

In the faraway lands of the Moon Flower Kingdom, people have long relied on healing methods shrouded in superstition with dubious results. When the young Prince Keiun goes in search of more reliable remedies, his party is attacked by mysterious assailants, and he ends up witnessing a never-before-seen lifesaving procedure that shocks him to the core. Even more surprising, the one who performs this medical feat is a beautiful, yet slightly odd, teenage girl named Koyou! Just who is this girl, and why is the prince being targeted by assassins? Shadowy conspiracies, medical intrigue, and romance abound in this beautifully illustrated shoujo manga! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

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Official X: @gekkakoku_pj

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‘Buchigire Reijou wa Houfuku wo Chikaimashita.’ Announces Additional Cast

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The official website for the television anime adaptation of Metabo Hagure‘s Buchigire Reijou wa Houfuku wo Chikaimashita. Madousho no Chikara de Sokoku wo Tatakitsubushimasu (A Livid Lady’s Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires) light novel announced additional cast on Friday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere on TV Tokyo, BS11, AT-X, and other channels in July 2026.

Cast

Lucas Rebric: Youhei Azakami (Yuusha-kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku)

Fried Halldria: Masaaki Mizunaka (Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu)

Sylvia Rockeat: Marika Kouno (Isekai wa Smartphone to Tomo ni.)

Naoyuki Kuzuya (Izure Saikyou no Renkinjutsushi?) is directing the anime at Studio Comet. Mitsutaka Hirota (Gimai Seikatsu) is handling the series composition and Sayaka Anezaki (Touhai: Ura Rate Mahjong Touhairoku) is designing the characters. Satoshi Houno (Isekai Yakkyoku) and Kaori Nakano (Fuguushoku “Kanteishi” ga Jitsu wa Saikyou Datta) are composing the music.

Hagure began penning the novel on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in October 2020. Hobby Japan began publishing the novel in May 2022, featuring illustrations by Masami (Kanpekisugite Kawaige ga Nai to Konyaku Haki sareta Seijo wa Ringoku ni Urareru). The seventh volume went on sale in August 2025.

Oonoimo began drawing a manga adaptation in Comic Fire in May 2022. Hobby Japan published the tenth volume on March 2.

J-Novel Club licensed the manga and light novel for digital release in English in November 2023 and January 2024, respectively. The seventh light novel volume was released on May 13. The seventh manga volume was published on March 25, with the eighth volume will go on sale on July 1.

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