Shochiku released the main promotional video for the television anime adaptation of The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows (Isshun de Chiryō Shiteita no ni Yakutatazu to Tsuihō Sareta Tensai Chiyushi, Yami Healer to Shite Tanoshiku Ikiru), the light novel series written by Sakaku Hishikawa and illustrated by Daburyu, on Tuesday.
The video introduces and previews the anime’s opening theme song, “Light Maker” by the rock band bokula., while also revealing additional cast members and confirming the anime’s television premiere date on April 3.
Newly Announced Cast Members:
- Yuki Nakashima as Krishna – The Vice-Commander of the Royal Guard, also known as “Iron Rose.” She carries out her duties with unwavering determination, ensuring the safety of the slums.
- Taku Yashiro as Zonde – The younger brother of Zophia, the leader of the lizardmen.
- Masaaki Mizunaka as Aston – The leader of the adventurer party that Zenos once belonged to.
The anime will debut on Tokyo MX and BS11 on April 3, with streaming available on ABEMA and d Anime Store.
Main Cast:
- Shōgo Sakata as Zenos
- Miharu Hanai as Lily
- Yōko Hikasa as Carmilla
- Anna Nagase as Zophia
- Mashiro Hitaka as Lynga
- Sayaka Kikuchi as Loewe
Production Staff:
- Director: Joe Yoshizaki (Chiikawa, Kiyoneko) at Makaria Inc.
- Scriptwriter: Taika Miyagi
- Character Designers: denpuougi & Yoshihiro Sawada
- Art Director: Hiroshi Gouroku
- Music Composer: Harumi Fuuki
- Color Designer: Moe Kawada
- Director of Photography: Kōhei Tanada
- Sound Director: Hiroto Morishita
The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows
Story Synopsis (via J-Novel Club):
Life has never been easy for Zenos. Born into poverty in the slums, his background has denied him nearly every opportunity. However, after encountering a healer, he becomes determined to master the craft. Through relentless self-study, he finally gets a break when an adventurer invites him to join a party.
Zenos is overjoyed—so much so that he tolerates his teammates’ mistreatment, convinced that his healing skills will secure his place. But his companions fail to recognize his value and, believing he’s outlived his usefulness, abandon him.
With no money and nowhere to turn, Zenos decides to use his self-taught healing abilities in a different way—by opening an underground clinic. Soon, word spreads of a mysterious healer performing extraordinary magic in the city’s dark underbelly. Even the royal palace begins to take notice…
Can Zenos defy the odds and build a future for himself in a world that has done nothing but cast him aside? And more importantly, can he save those who come to him in their time of need?
Background & Publication:
Hishikawa originally published the story on Shōsetsu ni Narō, with the GA Bunko imprint handling the print release in Japan. SB Creative Corp. published the seventh volume of the novel series on November 15, alongside the fourth volume of the manga adaptation.
Additionally, the series received a webtoon adaptation under GA Comic, which launched last summer.
