Table of Contents
- New Faces Join the Magical Fray
- Returning Cast Members
- Production Details and Where to Watch
- Theme Songs
- Streaming Information
- What is I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic About?
- Plot Summary
- Light Novel and Manga
The anime adaptation of Nazuna Miki’s light novel series, I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic, has announced additional cast members, enriching the already stellar lineup. As the premiere took place in January 2025, these new additions promise to bring even more depth to the fantasy world and its colorful characters. Fans are eager to see how these characters will influence Liam’s journey.
New Faces Join the Magical Fray
The latest cast announcements include:
- Flora: Voiced by Aoi Koga.
- Shiela: Voiced by Nana Mizuki.
These voice actors join a cast that already includes Ayumu Murase as Liam, Tomokazu Sugita as Lardon, Haruka Tomatsu as Asuna, and Saori Hayami as Jodi.
Returning Cast Members
Several other talented voice actors contribute to the anime, breathing life into the diverse array of characters that populate Liam’s world:
- Scarlet: Shizuka Ito
- Raymond: Takehito Koyasu
- Mysterious Girl: Rie Kugimiya
- Bruno: Yūya Hirose
- Albrevit: Ryūichi Kijima
- Reina: Yume Miyamoto
- Chris: Miho Okasaki
- Guy: Kenta Miyake
Production Details and Where to Watch
I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic is a collaborative effort between Studio Deen and Marvy Jack. Ken’ichi Ishikura directs the anime, with Tatsuya Takahashi handling series scripts. Midori Otsuka is responsible for character designs, and Arisa Okehazama composes the music.
Theme Songs
The opening theme song, “Wonderlust,” is performed by saji, while Miho Okasaki sings the ending theme song, “JOY!!”.
Streaming Information
The anime premiered on January 6, 2025, in Japan, airing simultaneously on the TV Tokyo channel and streaming services U-NEXT and Anime Hōdai. Crunchyroll is also streaming the anime as it airs in Japan, making it accessible to international audiences.
What is I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic About?
The story follows a middle-aged man who, after enjoying a drink, finds himself reincarnated as Liam Hamilton, the son of a noble family on the verge of collapse. Realizing he can now pursue his long-held desire to learn magic, Liam embarks on a journey that will drastically change his life.
Plot Summary
Liam’s hobby of mastering magic quickly turns his world upside down. He becomes entangled in secrets of the land and rises to a status he never anticipated, eventually becoming the land’s king. Neighboring kingdoms soon set their sights on his territory, seeking to seize control.
Light Novel and Manga
The original light novel series by Nazuna Miki began serialization online in September 2019 and has since been published in ten volumes by TO Books. A manga adaptation, with art by Rio Akisaki, has also been serialized online since February 2020. Both the light novel and manga are licensed in North America by J-Novel Club.