The light novel Matsurika Kanriden by Rinne Ishida and Izumi is getting an anime adaptation. A teaser video was also released. There is no information yet on the release date, studio, staff, or voice cast.
The light novel series is written by Rinne Ishida and has been published under Kadokawa’s B’s-LOG Bunko label since July 2017 and currently has 17 volumes. Izumi, the light novel’s illustrator, drew an illustration to commemorate the anime announcement:
There is also a manga adaptation by Waka Takase, which has been serialized in Akita Shoten’s shojo manga magazine Princess since August 2018. It has 11 volumes currently available. Takase also drew an illustration to celebrate the anime adaptation of Matsurika Kanriden:
The story follows the titular character, Matsurika, a lady-in-waiting at the imperial palace known for her excellent memory. One day, she meets the emperor, who falls in love with her, but tells her to approach him only after passing an exam.
Source: Matsurika Kanriden Official X (formerly Twitter)
©Ishida Rinna, Izumi / KADOKAWA / Matsurika Kanriden Production Committee
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