The upcoming anime adaptation of “Gorilla no Kami Kara Kago Sareta Reijō wa Ōritsu Kishidan de Kawaigareru” (The Lady Blessed by the Gorilla God Is Adored by the Royal Knights) has revealed additional cast members and confirmed its April 2025 television debut. Fans can look forward to the romantic comedy series hitting screens in the spring season.
Anime Adaptation Details Emerge
Based on the web novel series by Shirohi, the anime is being produced by Kachigarasu, with assistance from diomedéa. The series began as a web novel on Shōsetsuka ni Narō from August 2020 to August 2021, and later inspired a manga adaptation by Mika Kamisu, which has been serialized on ComicWalker since August 2021.
Plot Overview: A Gorilla God’s Blessing
The story is set in a world where individuals receive blessings from various animal gods upon turning 16. Sophia Leeler, a timid count’s daughter, unexpectedly receives the blessing of the “Gorilla God,” known as the most powerful in combat. Though she longs for a peaceful school life, her rare and powerful ability attracts the attention of the Royal Knights, who scout her as an apprentice knight. Despite her efforts to hide her overwhelming strength, she can’t help but stand out. Meanwhile, the promising young knights around her watch over her with kindness.
Key Staff Members
- Director: Fumitoshi Oizaki (Chillin’ in My 30s After Getting Fired from the Demon King’s Army, Deaimon)
- Series Composition & Script: Hitomi Amamiya (Chillin’ in My 30s After Getting Fired from the Demon King’s Army)
- Character Design: Sakae Shibuya (Chillin’ in My 30s After Getting Fired from the Demon King’s Army co-chief animation director)
- Music: Seima Iwahashi (Elements Garden)
- Sound Director: Yayoi Tateishi
Confirmed Cast
The main cast includes:
- Sophia Reeler: Kanna Nakamura (Alicia in I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History)
- Louis Scarrel: Takeo Otsuka (Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries)
- Isaac Sean: Reiji Kawashima (Finn in MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES)
- Eddie Pheles: Takuma Nagatsuka (Miya in SK8 the Infinity)
Production Details
- Animation Production: Kachigarasu
- Animation Production Assistance: diomedéa
With a blend of fantasy, romance, and comedy, “Gorilla no Kami Kara Kago Sareta Reijō wa Ōritsu Kishidan de Kawaigareru” is set to be a notable addition to the Spring 2025 anime season.
