The upcoming fantasy romance anime, Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter, has revealed four new cast members, further expanding its ensemble ahead of its July 5, 2025, premiere in Japan.
New Voices Join the Cast
The newly announced voice actors will portray key supporting characters in the series. Ayako Kawasumi, known for her diverse roles, will voice Lisa Leinster. Tatsumaru Tachibana joins as Richard Leinster, while Saya Horigome will take on the role of Anna. Rounding out the new additions is Toshiya Miyata as Gerard Wainwright. These cast members were officially revealed on Saturday, August 1, 2025.
A Glimpse into the Story
Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter, or Kōjo Denka no Kateikyōshi, follows the journey of Allen, a promising young sorcerer. After failing his final exam for a dream job at the royal court, Allen finds himself in need of employment. His only option leads him to become a private tutor for Tina Howard, the daughter of Duke Howard, one of the kingdom’s most influential nobles.
Despite her academic brilliance, Tina possesses a unique challenge: she is unable to cast a single spell. With the prestigious Royal Academy’s entrance exams rapidly approaching, and magical aptitude being a mandatory requirement, Allen faces the daunting task of helping Tina overcome her magical impairment—a mystery that has baffled even the kingdom’s finest sorcerers. The narrative explores whether Allen’s unconventional teaching methods can unlock Tina’s magical potential and if her father, the Duke, truly desires her success in magic.
Production and Previous Announcements
The anime adaptation is based on the light novel series written by Riku Nanano and illustrated by cura, which began serialization on the Kakuyomu website in October 2017. A manga adaptation by Tamura Mutō also began in September 2019.
Nobuyoshi Nagayama is directing the series at Studio Blanc, with Kazuya Ishikura serving as assistant director. Megumi Shimizu is handling the series composition, Akiko Toyoda is designing the characters, and Kei Haneoka is composing the music.
Earlier cast announcements include Yūto Uemura as the protagonist Allen and Hime Sawada as Tina Howard. Other previously revealed cast members include Kyōka Moriya as Ellie Walker, Ikumi Hasegawa as Lydia Leinster, Inori Minase as Stella Howard, Ami Maeshima as Caren, Miho Okasaki as Lynne Leinster, and Kana Hanazawa as Felicia Fosse. Maeshima also performs the opening theme song “Wish for You,” while Okasaki performs the ending theme “Shōjo no Susume” (A Girl’s Advice).
The series premiered on streaming services like ABEMA and d Anime Store on June 28, 2025, before its television broadcast debut on Tokyo MX and BS11 on July 5, 2025. Crunchyroll is streaming the series as it airs. The first season is slated to have 10 episodes, with a new episode expected around August 3, 2025.
