The upcoming anime adaptation of Riku Nanano and cura’s light novel series, Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter (Kōjo Denka no Kateikyōshi), has announced that Inori Minase will be voicing the character Stella Howard. This exciting news was revealed by Gree, who are planning to announce four new cast members weekly, starting with Minase.
Inori Minase as Stella Howard
Inori Minase, a well-known and highly acclaimed voice actress, will be bringing the character Stella Howard to life. Minase’s previous roles include characters such as Rem from Re:Zero, Hestia from Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, and Chito from Girls’ Last Tour. Her talent and versatility make her a perfect fit for the role of Stella Howard in Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter.
More Cast Announcements to Come
Gree plans to reveal the cast members for Caren, Lynne Leinster, and Felicia Fosse over the next three weeks. This weekly reveal strategy keeps fans engaged and creates anticipation for the anime’s premiere.
Premiere Date and Main Cast
Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter is scheduled to premiere in July 2025. The currently confirmed main cast includes:
- Yūto Uemura as Allen
- Hime Sawada as Tina Howard
- Kyōka Moriya as Ellie Walker
- Ikumi Hasegawa as Lydia Leinster
Production Staff
The anime is being directed by Nobuyoshi Nagayama (Vampire Dormitory, Smile Down the Runway) at Studio Blanc. The series scripts are being overseen by Megumi Shimizu (Banished from the Hero’s Party, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!), and Akiko Toyoda (Girlfriend, Girlfriend) is designing the characters. Kei Haneoka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) is composing the music.
Other staff members include:
- Assistant Director: Kazuya Ishiguri
- Sub-Character Design: Sayaka Takemoto
- Prop Design: Chousuke Ooide
- Clothing Design: Natsumi Yamada
- Background Art: Junko Nagasawa
- Art Director: Yoshimi Umino
- Color Design: Yuka Yamaya
- Director of Photography: Shigenori Toyooka
- 3D Director: Takeshi Takakura
- Editing: Yūji Oka
- Sound Director: Yayoi Tateishi
- Sound Production: Bit Grooove Promotion
- Music Production: King Records
Story Synopsis
Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter follows Allen, a promising young sorcerer who dreams of working at the royal court. However, after failing his final exam, he finds himself broke and unable to even afford the train fare back home. His only option is to take a job as a private tutor for Tina, the daughter of the powerful Duke Howard.
Tina is academically brilliant but unable to cast a single spell. With the Royal Academy entrance exams fast approaching, Allen must use his unique spellcasting methods to help Tina overcome her magical struggles.
Background of the Series
The Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter light novel series began online in 2017 on Kakuyomu. Kadokawa has been publishing the novels in print since 2018, with the 19th volume scheduled for release on April 18, 2025. A manga adaptation by Tamura Mutō has been running since 2019.
