The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Riku Nanano’s “Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter” light novel series is set to premiere in July 2025. A newly released teaser has unveiled the debut date, offering fans a glimpse of the upcoming fantasy romance anime.
Story and Setting of Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter
“Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter” (公女殿下の家庭教師, Kōjo Denka no Kateikyōshi) is a Japanese light novel series by Riku Nanano. The story centers around Allen, a promising young sorcerer who fails his royal court exam and finds himself tutoring Tina Howard, the Duke’s daughter, who is inexplicably unable to use magic. Allen’s unconventional teaching methods might be the key to unlocking Tina’s magical potential.
Light Novel and Manga Origins
The series originated on the Kakuyomu website in October 2017. In December 2018, Fujimi Shobo began publishing the series in print with illustrations by Cura. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Tamura Mutō, started serialization on the Shōnen Ace Plus website in September 2019. As of July 2024, the light novels have 850,000 copies in circulation across 16 volumes. J-Novel Club publishes the English version of both the light novels and the manga. The light novel series has reached its 18th volume as of January 18, 2025.
Production Team and Studio
Studio Blanc is producing the anime television series adaptation.
Key Staff Members
- Director: Nobuyoshi Nagayama (Vampire Dormitory, Smile Down the Runway)
- Assistant Director: Kazuya Ishiguri (Vampire Dormitory, Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan)
- Series Composition: Megumi Shimizu (Banished from the Hero’s Party, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!)
- Character Design: Akiko Toyoda (Girlfriend, Girlfriend)
- Music: Kei Haneoka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War, UQ Holder!)
- Sub-Character Designer: Sayaka Takemoto (Beyblade X)
- Prop Designer: Chosuke Ooide
- Clothing Designer: Natsumi Yamada
- Art Designer: Junko Nagasawa
- Art Director: Yoshimi Umino
- Color Designer: 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
Main Characters and Voice Cast
The anime’s main cast has been revealed:
- Allen: Voiced by Yūto Uemura (Thorfinn in Vinland Saga)
- Tina Howard: Voiced by Hime Sawada (Cecilia in Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence)
- Ellie Walker: Voiced by Kyōka Moriya (Hemo in Dropout Idol Fruit Tart)
- Lydia Leinstar: Voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa (Ikuyo in BOCCHI THE ROCK!)
Story Synopsis
After failing the final exam for his dream job at the royal court, Allen seeks a quiet life in the countryside, but he can’t afford the train fare. His only option is to tutor Tina Howard, the Duke’s daughter, who struggles with magic despite her intelligence. The Royal Academy entrance exams are approaching, and magical aptitude is essential. Allen uses his unique spellcasting to help Tina overcome her magical impairment, a mystery that has baffled the kingdom’s finest sorcerers.
Allen’s Unconventional Lessons
Allen’s unique approach to teaching might be the key to unlocking Tina’s magical abilities. The series explores the relationship between the unconventional tutor and his student, as Allen’s lessons illuminate Tina’s future.
Release Information
The anime is scheduled to premiere in July 2025. Further updates and details about the anime will be released on the official website and social media accounts. The first trailer was released on March 17, 2025.
Where to Watch
“Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter” will be available on major streaming platforms. Check your local anime news sources for specific streaming information closer to the release date.
