The upcoming TV anime adaptation of Kujira Tokiwa’s light novel series, The Holy Grail of Eris (Eris no Seihai), has revealed its complete staff, additional cast members, and a promotional video. The official website for the anime made the announcement, giving fans a first look at the series.
Key Staff Behind the Anime
The anime adaptation boasts a talented team:
- Director: Morita to Junpei
- Series Composition, Script: Kenichi Yamashita (MF Ghost, Holmes at Kyoto Teramachi Sanjo)
- Character Design: Chie Kawaguchi
- Sub-Character Design: Jun Yukawa
- Art Director: Nobuhito Sue (Kusanagi)
- Color Design: Aiko Yamagami (T.D.I.)
- Director of Photography: Yūko Kamahara (T.D.F.)
- Editing: Yuriko Sano (T.A.P.)
- Sound Director: Yūichi Morita
- Production: Good Smile Film / DRE Pictures
- Animation Production: Ashi Productions
Ashi Productions, the animation studio behind the project, has a long history in the anime industry, having been established in 1975. They are known for anime such as Magical Princess Minky Momo.
Additional Cast Members Announced
Alongside the already announced lead cast of Kana Ichinose as Constance Grail and Sayumi Suzushiro as Scarlett Castiel (reprising their roles from a previous drama CD), the following cast members have been revealed:
- Yōhei Azakami as Randolph Ulster
- M.A.O as Lily Orlamunde
Story Overview
The Holy Grail of Eris follows Connie, a young noblewoman known for her sincerity. After losing her fiancé and being framed for a crime, she is possessed by the spirit of Scarlett Castiel, an infamous villainess. Scarlett helps Connie clear her name, and in return, Connie assists Scarlett in uncovering the truth behind her death and a continuing conspiracy. Yen Press, which publishes the light novels in English, describes Connie as a young noblewoman whose only standout quality is her sincerity. Maybe that’s why she loses her fiancée and gets framed for a crime in the span of one night.
Manga Adaptations
Momoyama’s manga adaptation launched on Square Enix’s Manga UP! web manga site and app in 2019. Yen Press also publishes the manga adaptation, and Square Enix’s Manga UP! Global publishes the manga digitally. S.Kosugi launched a sequel manga adaptation titled Eris no Seihai S (The Holy Grail of Eris -SEQUEL-) on October 18.
With a solid team and an intriguing premise, The Holy Grail of Eris is shaping up to be an anticipated anime.
