A Tale of the Secret Saint is officially getting a TV anime adaptation, with Shion Wakayama leading the voice cast. Details regarding the studio or staff were not revealed.
The main voice cast for the anime includes:
- Shion Wakayama as Fia
- Shinnosuke Tokudome as Zavilia
- Yuichiro Umehara as Saviz
- Nobunaga Shimazaki as Cyril
The illustrator of the light novel shared a special illustration for the announcement, which you can see below.
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A Tale of the Secret Saint (Tensei Shita Daiseijo wa, Seijo de Aru Koto o Hitakakusu) is a Japanese light novel series written by Toya with illustrations by chibi. The series was first serialized on the website Shosetsuka ni Naro in January 2019. Later that year, Earth Star Entertainment acquired the rights and began publishing it under their Earth Star Entertainment light novel imprint in June 2019.
A manga adaptation, illustrated by Mahito Aobe, started serialization on the Comic Earth Star website in December 2019. Additionally, the series also has a spin-off prequel light novel series by the original creators, which itself has a manga adaptation by Shiina. Both the light novel and manga have been licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment.
Creator and Cast Comments on the Anime
Toya (Original Author)
A Tale of the Secret Saint is getting an anime adaptation! This is all thanks to the readers who have continued to support the series. I also owe this to Chibi, Aobe, Shi-na, and the publishing team. Thank you so much! I’m looking forward to seeing Fia and the others move and talk on screen. I’m thrilled to share this wonderful news with everyone!
Chibi (Original Illustrator)
Congratulations on the anime adaptation, Toya-sensei! I’ve always thought that this bright and fun story would suit the anime medium perfectly. I secretly hoped this day would come, and now that it has, I’m truly delighted! It’s an honor to be involved in such a fantastic work. I can’t wait for the broadcast!
Mahito Aobe (Manga Adaptation Artist)
Congratulations, Toya-sensei! It has been a joy working on this manga adaptation, and I’m thrilled to see this wonderful story brought to life as an anime! Ever since I heard the news, I can’t stop imagining how different scenes will move and sound. I will continue to put my all into the manga adaptation!
Shiina (Spin-Off Manga Artist)
Congratulations on the anime adaptation! Fans have been eagerly waiting for this news. I’m excited to see how the world of A Tale of the Secret Saint is portrayed in animation, with all the unique expressions the medium allows. As a fan myself, I’m looking forward to watching it!
Shion Wakayama (Fia’s Voice Actress)
At first, Fia stands out because of her unusual traits, but as people get to know her, they become drawn to her inner charm. I’ll do my best to portray the lovely and lively Fia as naturally as possible!
Shinnosuke Tokudome (Zabiria’s Voice Actor)
Zabiria is a very high-ranking figure, but he shows a different side when interacting with Fia. I hope viewers will enjoy this contrast! The story is amazing, and I’m excited to be part of it!
Yuichiro Umehara (Savis Nerve’s Voice Actor)
Fia’s cheerful and ever-changing emotions are one of the series’ biggest charms, and I can’t wait to see how they’re brought to life in the anime. I’ll give my all in playing Savis!
Nobunaga Shimazaki (Cyril Sutherland’s Voice Actor)
Fia, as the ‘Reincarnated Great Saintess,’ naturally pulls people into her orbit. Cyril is one of those caught up in her energy, but he also enjoys it. I hope to bring that dynamic to life!”
Seven Seas Entertainment describes the story:
Born into a long line of knights, Fia is determined to become a knight herself, just like all her siblings. But a brush with death awakens memories of her past life as a Saint–a woman who wields rare, powerful healing and protection magic–along with the ability to use that magic herself! The downside is that Fia also remembers her past life’s untimely death, and the danger she will be in if anyone finds out what she really is. She vows to stay on her knighthood path and keep her powers a secret forever! But how can she resist using her newfound powers when they’re just so useful?
Source: A Tale of the Secret Saint Official Website
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