The fall 2022 anime adaptation of the Fantasia Bunko imprint title Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no Tenpo Keiei, aka Management of Novice Alchemist, is getting its home video releases handled by Kadokawa. The distributor has set plans for a three-volume release for the twelve-episode show where the DVDs are priced at 11,000 yen each while the Blu-rays are priced at 13,000 yen beginning on December 23rd, 2022. Check out the details and artwork below.
The series was directed by Hiroshi Ikehata based on the scripts overseen by Shigeru Murakoshi. Yosuke Ito handled the character designs and serves as the chief animation director with ENGI handling the animation production.
The Japanese cast includes Kanon Takao as Sarasa Ford, Hina Kino as Rorea, Saori Ōnishi as Iris Lotze, Nanaka Suwa as Kate Starven, Mitsuki Saiga as Ophelia Millis, and Ami Koshimizu as Maria.
The series features the opening theme song “Hajimaru Welcome” (Starting Welcome) by Aguri Ōnishi, and the ending theme song “Fine Days” by Nanaka Suwa.
The light novel series comes from Mizuho Itsuki which began in 2018 and has five volumes out in Japan so far. A manga adaptation from kirero began in 2020 with one volume out so far.
Check out the official site and Twitter.
Plot Concept: The story follows Sarasa, an orphan girl who just graduated from the royal alchemist training school. Having received an isolated shop as a gift from her teacher, she embarks on the leisurely life she long dreamt of as an alchemist. However, what awaits her is a shop more decrepit than she ever imagined, out in the boondocks. As she gathers ingredients, trains herself, and sells goods to become an upstanding alchemist, she tries to lead her very own slow, relaxed alchemist life.
| Volume | Date | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12/23/22 | Booklet, Novel, Mini-Animations, Special Program, Audio Commentary (Episode 4), Clean Opening, Clean Closing, Web Previews |
| 2 | 01/25/23 | Booklet, Novel, Mini-Animations, Audio Commentary (Episode ?), Promos, Commercials, Web Previews |
| 3 | 02/22/22 | Booklet, Novel, Mini-Animations, Audio Commentary (Episode ?), Promos, Commercials, Web Previews |
[Source: Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no Tenpo Keiei]
