Wizard Anime Promises January 2025 Release Date, New Opening Theme Song, and Exciting PV

On November 10, 2024, fans of the Promise of Wizard anime were treated to an exciting promotional video that confirmed the series will premiere on January 6, 2024. This promotional clip not only highlighted key visuals but also introduced the anime’s opening theme song.

The anime adaptation is produced by LIDEN FILMS and is based on the popular online simulation game developed by Cole, which first launched on Android and iOS in November 2019.

Official Trailer Confirms Release Date

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During the live stream event, titled The Wizard’s Promise 5th Anniversary Special, the production team unveiled the third promotional video for Promise of Wizard, reaffirming its debut date. Updates were also provided simultaneously on the anime’s official website and X (formerly Twitter) account.

Viewers can catch the Promise of Wizard anime on Tokyo MX starting at 10 PM JST on January 6, 2024. Subsequent broadcasts will occur on BS-TBS the following day at 11:30 PM JST, and on MBS starting January 8, 2024, at 3:30 AM JST.

The new promotional video showcases several pivotal characters from the mobile game, such as Figaro Garcia, Owen, and Arthur Granvelle. The animation quality is notably impressive, further building excitement around this enchanting series. Additionally, the video reveals the opening theme, titled Year N, performed by Mili, who also lent their musical talents to the original game.

In a statement shared on the anime’s official site, Mili expressed their joy over the adaptation and their enthusiasm for the opening theme, encouraging fans to give it a listen.

Alongside the recent updates, the creators announced that an advance screening for the first two episodes of Promise of Wizard will occur at Marunouchi Piccadilly in Tokyo on December 10, 2024. A special talk session featuring the voice actors—Atsushi Tamaru (as Arthur), Daichi Kanbara (as Cain), Mizuki Nakamura (as Murr), Keisuke Koumoto (as Heathcliff), and Shinnosuke Tachibana (as Shylock)—is also scheduled for this event.

Cast, Production Team, and Synopsis

Arthur, as seen in the anime (Image via LIDEN FILMS) — Arthur, as depicted in the anime (Image via LIDEN FILMS)

The cast features a talented ensemble including Toshiyuki Morikawa as Figaro Garcia, Shintaro Asanuma as Owen, and Kent Ito as Faust, among others. The direction is spearheaded by Noayuki Tatsuwa, with Nanami Higuchi handling series composition, Nozomi Nagamoto as character designer, and Shuji Katayama composing the score.

Promise of Wizard transports viewers to a captivating fantasy realm where wizards and ordinary people coexist. The narrative follows a “player”character—a sage tasked with developing wizards to combat annual calamities. As the story unfolds, the player forms deep connections with those around them, enriching the overall experience.

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