The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Wakatsu Yatsuki and Kikka Ohashi’s isekai BL light novel series, The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai), has officially confirmed its cast, staff, and a January 2026 TV premiere through a newly released teaser trailer and visual.
Key Details Revealed in Teaser
The teaser trailer and visual for The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter not only provided a glimpse into the anime’s aesthetic but also solidified the broadcast window and introduced the main voice cast. This announcement follows the initial revelation of an anime adaptation in November 2024.
Confirmed Voice Cast
Leading the cast are several notable voice actors:
- Kent Itō as Seiichirou Kondou
- Tomoaki Maeno as Aresh Indolark
- Seiichirō Yamashita as Norbert
- Hiroki Tōchi as Kamil
Kent Itō and Tomoaki Maeno have previously voiced characters in promotional videos for the manga adaptation, making their roles in the anime a continuation of their involvement with the series.
Production Staff Bringing the Isekai BL to Life
The anime is being helmed by a skilled production team:
- Director: Shinji Ishihira (known for Tadaima, Okaeri)
- Series Composition: Yoshiko Nakamura (known for Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle)
- Character Designs: Maki Fujii (known for Sasaki and Miyano)
- Music: Megumi Ohashi (known for Yuri Is My Job!)
- Assistant Director: Akihiro Yamada
The animation production will be handled by Studio DEEN.
The Story: A Workaholic Accountant in a Fantasy World
The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter centers on Seiichiro, a dedicated accountant in his thirties who unexpectedly finds himself transported to a fantasy world through a “Saint-Summoning Ritual.” Rather than seeking adventure, his immediate priority in this new realm is to find a job.
Seiichiro’s New Career and Unexpected Encounters
Seiichiro’s career begins in the Accounting Department of the Romany Kingdom. It is here that he encounters Captain Aresh, a stunning knight. The series explores the dynamic between the workaholic Seiichiro and Captain Aresh, who tries to encourage Seiichiro to find more balance in his life beyond work.
Themes of Isekai and Boys’ Love
The series is categorized as an isekai boys’ love (BL) narrative, a growing subgenre within anime and manga. It offers a unique take on the “transported to another world” trope by focusing on a romance between two male protagonists. Yen Press publishes both the original light novels and the manga adaptation in English. The light novel series was initially serialized online from March to December 2018 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō before being acquired by Enterbrain. The manga adaptation, illustrated by Kazuki Irodori, began serialization in March 2020 and has been collected into six tankōbon volumes. The series has garnered significant popularity, with over 2 million copies in circulation.
