The upcoming “light anime” adaptation of Akira Iwafune’s Potion, Waga Mi o Tasukeru (Potions Will Save Me) light novel series has revealed three additional cast members, further expanding its voice acting ensemble ahead of its October 2025 premiere. Yū Kobayashi, Miharu Hanai, and Yurika Moriyama will join the previously announced main cast for the highly anticipated fantasy series.
New Voices Join the Isekai Adventure
On Wednesday, the staff for the “light anime” adaptation officially announced the new additions to the voice cast:
- Yū Kobayashi will voice Cardeno, a female wolf character. Kobayashi is known for her diverse roles across various anime.
- Miharu Hanai is cast as Nina, a fairy.
- Yurika Moriyama will take on the role of Rei, the leader of the dragon hunters.
These new cast members will bring additional depth to the fantasy world protagonist Kaede finds herself in.
Main Cast and Production Team
Prior to this announcement, the primary voice actors for the series were already revealed:
- Kaede Hondo is set to star as the protagonist, Kaede, an ordinary high school girl who unexpectedly finds herself in another world.
- Takeo Ōtsuka will portray Asuru, a dragon hunter.
Mikiko Furukawa, known for Moriarty’s Perfect Crime, is directing the anime at IMAGICA Infos and Imageworks Studio. Studio KAIBA is credited for animation assistance. The sound direction is handled by Yūichi Imaizumi, with bermei.inazawa composing the music, and Kazuya Takahashi overseeing production.
What to Expect from the ‘Light Anime’ Adaptation
The Potion, Waga Mi o Tasukeru anime is slated to debut on October 2, 2025, on Tokyo MX, airing effectively at 1:00 a.m. JST on October 6. The production is characterized as a “light anime,” a format that utilizes a simpler animation style to reduce production time and costs. Animation ID has previously produced other “light anime” titles such as Lockdown Zone: Level X, Maarui Kanojo to Zannen na Kareshi, Moriarty’s Perfect Crime, and With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess.
The story follows Kaede, a typical high school girl who suddenly awakens in an unfamiliar alleyway of a mysterious new world teeming with beastkin, elves, and dragons. She discovers a peculiar book in her backpack that grants her the ability to create potions simply by chanting “creation”. These magical concoctions become vital for Kaede’s survival as she navigates this fantastical realm, all while hoping to find a way back to Japan.
Origins of the Series
The Potion, Waga Mi o Tasukeru series originated as a web novel by Akira Iwafune, serialized on the “Shōsetsuka ni Narō” website from April 2014 to September 2024. Japanese publisher Shufunotomo began publishing the print light novel edition with illustrations by Yoshi Tobe in April 2015, releasing ten volumes to date. A manga adaptation, also illustrated by Sunaho Tobe, launched in September 2023.
