The anime is based on a series of light novels.
The upcoming anime series “Necromancer Isekai: How I Went from Abandoned Villager to the Emperor’s Favorite" (Mukuwarenakatta Murabito A, Kizoku ni Hirowarete Dekiai Sareru Ue ni: Jitsu wa Motteita Densetsu-kyū no Kami Skill mo Kakusei Shita) has revealed its main cast of voice actors. Additionally, the announcement was paired with the official news of the show’s global distribution courtesy of REMOW, as well as an official teaser visual featuring the main character, Matteo. Streaming information for the series will be revealed at a later date.
Necromancer Isekai main cast, staff, and other details announced
The first wave of voice actors for the anime has been announced, and includes:
- Matteo: Maaya Uchida
- Ishutar: Yuki Yomichi
- Hecate: Sayako Tojo
- Metis: Mei Igarashi
Director Masahiko Komino is helming the series at production studio l-a-unch BOX, with Tsutomo Kaneko as series composer. The character designs are done by Junko Yamanaka.
The anime is based on a series of light novels written by Nazuna Miki and illustrated by Kumo Suzume. The series began in 2021 under Shueisha’s Dash X Bunko label, and currently has seven volumes as of May 2024. A manga adaptation, also by Kumo, is currently being serialised on Dash x Comic since December 2022.
MyAnimeList describes the story as:
Matteo, who was supposed to be just a common villager, is reborn as the grandson of an imperial aristocrat, Lawrence. He spends his days being doted on by his powerful grandfather. With his immense magical powers, Matteo rapidly hatches a dragon egg and tames the dragon, naming it Eva. When his magical abilities are measured, it's revealed that he possesses the strongest magic power ever recorded!
He quickly learns how to use magic, reviving ancient spells and effortlessly drawing the most powerful sword that absorbs magic, making it the strongest. Matteo is also favored by the emperor he meets, but the emperor holds a secret—?
Clever, illustrious, strong, as expected! The life of the most beloved noble, where everything is affirmed, boldly begins!
