The anime "Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time" has unveiled its second trailer, revealed two additional cast members, and confirmed a premiere date of January 1, 2025. It will debut for streaming in Japan one week in advance on d Anime Store and ABEMA, followed by the regular broadcast on TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X beginning January 8. Studio Comet is handling the animation production.
The first trailer introduced the main characters, while the second trailer features the new voice actors, Nobuo Tobita and Kikuko Inoue, and includes both theme songs. DIALOGUE+ will perform the opening theme "TREASURE!" and harmoe will deliver the ending theme "Twinkle."
The known voice cast for the Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time anime now consists of:
Shogo Sakata as Takumi Iruma
Sora Amamiya as Goddess Norn
Ai Kayano as Sofia Sylphide
Nao Toyama as Maria
Afumi Hashi as Kaede
Nene Hieda as Reyva
Moeka Koizumi as Mani
Nobuo Tobita as Papek (NEW)
Kikuko Inoue as Mulan (NEW)
The Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time anime staff consists of the following members:
Director: Naoyuki Kuzuya
Series Composition: Mitsutaka Hirota
Character Design: Sayaka Anezaki
Music: Hiroshi Nakamura
Music Production: Pony Canyon
Sound Director: Jun Watanabe
Sound Work: Jinnan Studio
Sound Effects: Yasuyuki Konno
Editing: Kiyotaka Miyake
Art Director: Mame
Art Design: Hiro Izumi
Color Design: Ryouya Koga
Photography Director: Kenji Takehara
Animation: Studio Comet
The light novel "Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time," originally titled "Izure Saikyo no Renkinjutsu-shi?" and also known as "Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?" started as a web novel in August 2017. It was created by Kogitsunemaru with illustrations by Hitogome. AlphaPolis began its light novel publication in February 2018 and has released 16 volumes as of May 2024. Additionally, AlphaPolis is publishing a manga adaptation by Taro Sasakama, available in both Japanese and English via Alpha Manga.
The tale centers on Takumi Iruma, a boy who inadvertently becomes entangled with a band of heroes destined for another world. A goddess, acknowledging the mistake, allows him to select a skill, and he chooses what seems to be a mundane creation ability, aspiring for a tranquil existence devoid of conflict. However, his 'alchemy' skill proves to be astoundingly potent, granting him the power to conjure holy swords and airborne vessels from thin air. Thus, he emerges as arguably the most formidable alchemist, leading an intriguing life in his newfound realm.