The work garnered legendary reception as an indie creation, with the commercial version surpassing 1 million copies in cumulative sales. Set in the city-state of Orichalconia, the story follows Paracelsus, a reincarnated individual who hides his "cheat skills" while making a modest living as an alchemist. His life takes a dramatic turn when he contracts with Nora, an enslaved curse practitioner, and encounters Coco, an elf stripped of all four limbs and senses. What begins as a humble attempt to save Coco from a small workshop escalates into an epic battle involving alchemy, curses, the cosmos, and even the gods.
Alongside the anime announcement, a teaser visual and a commemorative PV have been released. The PV depicts the visual creation process of the character Nora, starting from original creator Sugiura's rough sketches, through Umemaru's manga adaptation, and finally Passione's animation.
Commemorative PV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vck_mor4fxE
<Original Creator Jiro Sugiura's Comment>
"I never imagined the day would come when 'The Fake Alchemist' would be turned into an anime... I'm truly surprised. This is entirely thanks to everyone who has supported us. Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy it."
<Artist Umemaru's Comment>
"The anime adaptation of 'The Fake Alchemist' has been decided! Thank you so much! I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Sugiura-sensei, everyone involved in the production, and all the readers who have supported us. As the artist who has worked on this beloved series, I'm overjoyed to see it being brought to life by the wonderful staff. As a fan of Nise-Ren myself, I look forward to the day I can enjoy the completed animation together with everyone."
To celebrate the anime announcement, a campaign is also underway offering QUO cards worth 500 yen featuring the teaser visual to 100 winners. Follow the official anime X account (@niseren_project) and repost the campaign post to enter. Campaign period: until July 5, 2026 (Sunday) 23:59.
Official Site
https://niseren-project.com
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