The official website for the television anime adaptation of Rinne Ishida's Matsurika Kanriden (The Legend of Bureaucrat Matsurika) light novel announced an additional pair of cast on Thursday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere on Tokyo MX, MBS, TV Aichi, and BS11 in January 2027.

Voice actors Hiyori Kouno (Kabushikigaisha Magi-Lumière) and Takuya Satou (Mao) are joining the cast as Ro Lian and Akatsuki, respectively.

Yuuichi Nakazawa (Toaru Ossan no VRMMO Katsudouki) is directing the anime at Maho Film, with Touko Machida (Isekai Nonbiri Nouka) handling the series composition. Manami Inose (Ao no Miburo: Serizawa Ansatsu-hen) is designing the characters. Takurou Iga (Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi Ni) is composing the music.

Ishida began penning the historical fantasy light novel under the B's-LOG Bunko imprint in July 2017, featuring illustrations by Izumi (Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru). Kadokawa published the 18th volume in October 2025.

Monthly Princess began serializing a manga adaptation by Waka Takase in August 2018. Akita Shoten released the 12th volume in October 2025.

Mito Aoi began serializing the Juusansai no Tanjoubi, Kougou ni Narimashita. (On My 13th Birthday, I Became an Empress) spin-off manga in Monthly Princess in March 2020. The ninth volume went on sale on March 16.

Source: Moca News