The upcoming anime adaptation of Riku Nanano’s light novel series, Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter, has released its main promotional video and a new visual, exciting fans for its debut. In addition to the previously announced television premiere, the series will also be available on streaming platforms ahead of schedule. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know:
Early Streaming Debut
Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter will begin streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store on June 28, 2025, at 25:30 JST (effectively June 29th at 1:30 a.m. JST). This early release gives eager viewers a chance to dive into the magical world of Allen and Tina before the official television broadcast.
Television Premiere
For those who prefer traditional television viewing, the anime will premiere on Tokyo MX and BS11 on July 5, 2025, at 25:30 JST (effectively July 6th at 1:30 a.m. JST).
Where to Stream
Crunchyroll has licensed Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter and will stream the series starting on July 5, 2025, aligning with the television premiere. This will make the anime accessible to a global audience.
About Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter
Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter is a Japanese light novel series written by Riku Nanano. The story began on the Kakuyomu website in October 2017 and was later published in print with illustrations by cura in December 2018. The series has grown to include 19 volumes. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Tamura Mutō, started serialization on the Shōnen Ace Plus website in September 2019, with four volumes released as of February 2024.
Synopsis
Allen, a promising young sorcerer, fails the final exam for his dream job at the royal court. Unable to afford even a train ticket home, he takes a job as a private tutor for Tina, the daughter of Duke Howard, one of the kingdom’s most powerful nobles.
Despite her academic brilliance, Tina cannot use magic. With the Royal Academy entrance exams approaching, Allen takes on the challenge of helping Tina unlock her magical potential. The story follows Allen’s unconventional teaching methods and the bond that forms between him and Tina.
Characters
- Allen: Voiced by Yūto Uemura, Allen is a skilled young sorcerer who becomes Tina’s tutor.
- Tina Howard: Voiced by Hime Sawada, Tina is the intelligent but magically inept daughter of Duke Howard.
- Stella Howard: Voiced by Inori Minase, Stella is Tina’s elder sister and the president of the Royal Academy student council.
- Ellie Walker: Voiced by Kyōka Moriya
- Lydia Leinster: Voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa
- Lynne Leinster: Voiced by Miho Okasaki
- Caren: Voiced by Ami Maeshima
- Felicia Fosse: Voiced by Kana Hanazawa
Staff
The anime adaptation is directed by Nobuyoshi Nagayama at Studio Blanc, with Kazuya Ishikura as assistant director. Megumi Shimizu is in charge of the script and series composition, Akiko Toyota is the character designer, and Kei Haneoka is composing the music.
Music
Ami Maeshima performs the opening theme song, “Wish for you,” and Miho Okasaki performs the ending theme song, “Shōjo no Susume” (A Girl’s Advice).
Production
- Original Work: Riku Nanano (KADOKAWA/Fantasia Bunko)
- Character Design: cura
- Director: Nobuyoshi Nagayama
- Series Composition: Megumi Shimizu
- Character Design: Akiko Toyota
- Music: Kei Haneoka
- Animation Production: Studio Blanc
Additional Information
J-Novel Club has licensed both the light novel and manga series for English publication.
With its early streaming debut and a captivating storyline, Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter promises to be a delightful addition to the Summer 2025 anime season.
