The adaptation is also confirmed to be in a “light anime” format.
Animation ID confirmed through a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the scheduled October 2025 anime adaptation for the isekai light novel series Potion, Waga Mi wo Tasukeru (Potions, Save My Life) will take on a “light anime” format.
A “light anime” employs less production time, minimal animation, and is essentially leveraging original manga panels as the foundation for the visuals.
Besides this, Animation ID also revealed the main cast for the series.
“Potion, Waga Mi wo Tasukeru” cast, staff, and more
Kaede Hondo is taking on the role of protagonist Kaede. She is also known for her roles as Mutsumi Yozakura in Mission: Yozakura Family, Haruka in Wonder Egg Priority, and Aya Tademaru in Kemono Jihen.
Regarding her role, Hondo released a comment, stating:
During the dubbing, I was overwhelmed by the number of lines Kaede had to say. I tried my best to hang on to them!! However, the dialogue and monologues had a good tempo, making it easy and comfortable to watch. I hope that many people will enjoy this work. Thank you.
Meanwhile, Takeo Otsuka will be voicing Asuru. He is known for voicing Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries, Aquamarine “Aqua” Hoshino in Oshi no Ko, and Luft Lamprouge in The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World.
Otsuka commented on the role, stating:
Like an RPG game, I found it very enjoyable to watch Kaede’s abilities gradually increase and her range of action expand. I will enjoy playing Asuru to the best of my ability in the briskly unfolding story. Please look forward to the anime broadcast!
Mikiko Furukawa is directing the anime with Yuichi Imaizumi as the sound director. Bermei.inazawa produces the music while Kazuya Takahashi is the production supervisor. Imagica Infos and Imageworks Studio are co-producing the anime with STUDIO KAIBA Co., Ltd. is also involved in production cooperation.
The anime is based on the original light novel series written by Akira Iwafune and illustrated by Sunaho Tobe. A manga adaptation by Tobe has also been published. The Animation ID website describes the story as:
Kaede, an ordinary high school girl, wakes up in an unfamiliar back alley to find herself in a mysterious otherworldly world inhabited by beastmen, elves, and dragons. Kaede notices an unfamiliar book in her backpack. It 's a mysterious book that allows her to create potions simply by chanting the word "create"! For Kaede, who was thrown into another world, the potions she produced became a source of sustenance for her life. Hoping to one day return to Japan,the high school girl's struggles in this other world continue.
