Fans of the light novel series Knights & Magic learned back in September with the release of the first compiled volume of the manga that an anime adaptation is in the works. Set for a summer 2017 debut, the official site has updated with the first promotional video, key video, and some staff and cast announcements. The series is being directed by Yuusuke Yamamoto based on the series composition by Michiko Yokote. Kenichiro Katsura is on board as the character designer with studio 8bit handling the animation production.
The Japanese cast includes:
- Rie Takahashi as Ernesti Echevarria
- Ayaka Ohashi as Adeltrud Olter
- Shinsuke Sugawara as Archid Olter
The light novels come from Hisago Amazaek-no with illustrations by Kurogin and it began under the Hero Bunko label back in 2013. With six volumes released so far and a manga adaptation from Takuji Katou, well, all signs were pointing to potential anime adaptation for a bit.
Plot concept: A mecha otaku is reincarnated into another world as Ernesti Echevarria, also known as Eru. In this world, huge humanoid weapons known as Silhouette Knights exist. Dreaming of piloting those robots, Eru and his friends, Archid Olter and Adeltrud Olter, aim to become Knight Runners.
