The fall 2015 anime series A Chivalry of a Failed Knight is being released in Japan by Media Factory with its home video side and now some new pieces have been added. The latest is that we’ve got the first look at the cover artwork for the first volume that’s due to land on December 25th, 2015. The twelve episode series is scheduled for a six-volume run on DVD and Blu-ray where the DVDs are priced at 6,480 yen each and the Blu-ray’s priced at 7,560 yen each. They’re not listed as limited editions, but each release comes with a bonus CD with new drama material. Check out the chart below for what’s included with the sets.
The anime adaptation is being directed by Shin Oonuma while Jin Tamamura is serving as the overall director. They’re working off of the scripts by Shogo Yasukawa and character designs by Sei Komatsubara. The series is being animated at SILVER LINK and Nexus.
The cast has includes Ryota Ohsaka as Ikki Kurogane, Shizuka Ishigami as Stella Vermillion, Nao Toyama as Shizuku Kurogane and Shintaro Asanuma as Nagi Arisuin. The supporting cast also includes Yuu Kobayashi as Ayase Ayatsuji, Hisako Kanemoto as Touka Toudou, Mariko Higashiuchi as Kurono Shinguuji, Yuuka Aisaka as Kagami Kusakabe, Yuka Iguchi as Nene Saikyou, Izumi Kitta as Yuuri Oriki, M.A.O as Renren Tomaru, Megumi Han as Utakata Misogi, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Shizuya Kirihara, Yoshimasa Hosoya as Kuraudo Kurashiki and Kinryuu Arimoto as Ryouma Kurogane.
The title is originally known as Rakudai Kishi no Cavalary and it began back in 2013 with artwork by artist Won. Seven volumes have been released as of this spring for the light novel series while a manga adaptation began in March 2014 from Megumu Soramichi.
Plot concept: The series revolves around Mage-Knights, humans with supernatural powers who can materialize a weapon from their souls. Ikki Kurogane, dubbed as the “Failure Knight” for having no talent in modern-day magic, is a repeating student in an institution for Mage-Knights because of his failing grades. With the installation of a new head of the institution, a new rule was stated: knights with compatible abilities must share rooms and train together for the whole school year to maximize their abilities.
One day, Ikki encounters a half-naked girl, Stella Vermillion, who was changing in his room. It turns out that she is a princess of a foreign country and a Rank A Mage-Knight to boot. Stella challenged Ikki to a duel where the loser must be obedient to the winner. This fateful meeting changes Ikki’s life as he strives to become a real Mage-Knight.
| Volume | Date | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12/25/15 | Drama CD, Audio Commentary, Booklet, Postcard, Clean Opening |
| 2 | 01/27/16 | Drama CD, Audio Commentary, Booklet, Postcard, Clean Ending |
| 3 | 02/24/16 | Drama CD, Audio Commentary, Booklet, Postcard, TV Spots |
| 4 | 03/23/16 | Drama CD, Audio Commentary, Booklet, Postcard, DVD/BD Spots |
| 5 | 04/27/16 | Drama CD, Audio Commentary, Booklet, Postcard, PV |
| 6 | 05/25/16 | Drama CD, Audio Commentary, Booklet, Postcard, Bonus video |
[Source: Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry]
