KADOKAWA has officially announced that The Fake Alchemist will receive a television anime adaptation, marking a major milestone for the rising fantasy series. Created by Jiro Sugiura with manga art by Umemaru, the title has steadily built a strong following, surpassing 1 million copies in circulation in Japan.
The announcement arrives with a commemorative trailer, teaser visual, and exclusive illustrations of the character Nora, giving fans an early look at the anime’s direction. With Studio Passione handling the animation, anticipation is already building around how the story’s unique blend of alchemy, magic, and isekai elements will translate to the screen.
Commemorative Trailer Showcases the Series’ Evolution
Alongside the announcement, a special trailer was released to celebrate the adaptation. Rather than focusing purely on animated scenes, the video highlights the creative journey behind The Fake Alchemist, beginning with rough sketches by original author Jiro Sugiura and moving through Umemaru’s manga interpretation.
The trailer then transitions into the anime phase, showing how Studio Passione is bringing the story to life. This approach offers fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at how a concept evolves from initial idea to full-fledged anime production, emphasizing the collaborative effort behind the project.
In addition, newly drawn illustrations of Nora by both Sugiura and Umemaru have been revealed, further celebrating the character’s importance to the story and the adaptation.
Set in the city-state of Orichalconia, The Fake Alchemist explores a world where magic and alchemy are deeply embedded in everyday life. The story follows a reincarnated figure inspired by Paracelsus, who lives quietly as an alchemist while concealing powerful “cheat skills.”
The narrative takes a dramatic turn when he forms a contract with Nora, a shaman slave girl, and encounters Coco, an elf who has lost her limbs and senses. What begins as a small-scale rescue mission soon expands into a much larger conflict involving alchemy, sorcery, and even divine forces.
This escalating storyline blends emotional character arcs with high-stakes fantasy, positioning the anime as a potentially strong addition to the isekai genre.
Creators Share Their Excitement for the Adaptation
Both the original creator and the manga artist shared heartfelt messages following the announcement. Jiro Sugiura expressed surprise and gratitude, noting that seeing The Fake Alchemist become an anime is something he never imagined would happen. He credited the support of fans for making the adaptation possible and hopes audiences will enjoy the result.
Umemaru also thanked everyone involved in bringing the project to life, including Sugiura and the readers who supported the series. As both an artist and a fan, Umemaru shared excitement about seeing the story reimagined through animation and brought to a wider audience.
These statements highlight the passion behind the project and reinforce the collaborative nature of the adaptation.
