The anime adaptation of Yōsuke Tokino’s light novel series, “The Unaware Atelier Master” (Kanchigai no Atelier Meister: Eiyū Party no Moto Zatsuyō-Gakari ga, Jitsu wa Sentō Igai ga SSS Rank Datta to Iu Yoku Aru Hanashi), has unveiled new cast members and an advance streaming date, heightening anticipation for its April 2025 premiere. The series follows Kurt, a kind-hearted boy mistakenly deemed useless by his hero party, only to discover his unparalleled talents lie in non-combat skills.
New Cast Members Announced for ‘The Unaware Atelier Master’
The official website revealed the latest additions to the voice cast, enriching the already stellar lineup:
- Mimico: Voiced by Hisako Kanemoto
- Ophelia: Voiced by Rie Tanaka
- Sina: Voiced by Ayana Taketatsu
- Kans: Voiced by Kaito Ishikawa
- Danzo: Voiced by Takuya Eguchi
These actors join the previously announced main cast:
- Kurt Rockhans: Voiced by Mikako Komatsu
- Yulishia: Voiced by Asami Seto
- Liselotte Homuros: Voiced by Minami Tanaka
Advance Streaming on d Anime Store and ABEMA
“The Unaware Atelier Master” anime will be available for advance streaming on d Anime Store and ABEMA in Japan on March 30, 2025, at 10:30 p.m. JST (9:30 a.m. EDT), one week before its television broadcast. This early release allows eager fans to get a sneak peek at the series before its official premiere.
Broadcast Details
Following the advance streaming, the anime will premiere on Japanese television on April 6, 2025, on Tokyo MX at 10:00 p.m. JST (9:00 a.m. EDT). It will subsequently air on YTV on April 7 and BS-NTV on April 8.
Production Staff
The anime is being produced by EMT Squared, with a talented team behind the scenes:
- Director: Hisashi Ishii
- Series Scripts: Deko Akao
- Character Designer: Miyuki Nakamura
- Music: Harikemu Wata
- Art Director: Suzuna Yamazaki (Studio Fuga)
- Color Design: Miho Hasegawa (Studio Hiwa)
- Director of Photography: Tsuyoshi Shimura (T2 Studio)
- Editing: Yūji Kondō (REAL-T)
- Sound Production: Studio Mausu
- Sound Director: Hiroki Nishiyama
Theme Songs
The opening theme song is “FACSTORY” performed by MeseMoa., while the ending theme song is “Haru ni Kiete” (Vanish in the Spring) performed by LOT SPiRiTS.
Story Synopsis
Kurt, a kind-hearted boy, is kicked out of the Hero’s Party for being “useless.” He discovers his aptitude for weapons, magic, and combat-related skills is the lowest rank. However, he excels at odd jobs like repairing castle walls and mining, revealing exceptional abilities in cooking, building, mining, and crafting magical tools. In fact, his aptitude for every skill unrelated to combat has an SSS-ranking! Unaware of his talent, Kurt saves people, the town, and even the country through his actions.
Light Novel and Manga
The original “The Unaware Atelier Master” light novels are written by Yosuke Tokino, illustrated by Zounoze, and published by AlphaPolis. The manga adaptation, illustrated by Naharu Furukawa, is also available on AlphaPolis’ website, with an English version published digitally through Alpha Manga.
