A new TV anime was announced in January 2023 with the adaptation of The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess light novels. The original work comes from Kotei Kobayashi with Richu that’s handled by GA Bunko. The property has ten volumes out as of January 2023 with Yen Press releasing it in English.
With a formal premiere date of October 7th, 2023 set for it recently, HIDIVE has now announced their pick up of the show for the fall season as part of their lineup.
“We’re thrilled to have acquired The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess as a HIDIVE exclusive simulcast series,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. “This new series joins our exciting Fall 2023 Season line-up and will definitely be a blood-sucking good time for both vampire and comedy fans alike!”
The show is directed by Tatsuma Minamikawa with series composition by Keiichiro Ochi. Tomoyuki Shitaya is handling the character designs for with project No. 9 handling the animation production.
The Japanese cast includes:
- Tomori Kusunoki as Terakomari Gandesblood
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Villhaze
- Yoko Hikasa as Karen Helvetius
- Miyuri Shimabukuro as Karla Amatsu
- Fairouz Ai as Nelia Cunningham
- Manaka Iwami as Sakuna Memoir
- Sora Amamiya as Millicent Bluenight
- Reina Ueda as Melca Tiano
- Saku Mizuno as Tio Flat
The opening theme song was revealed with “Red Liberation” as performed by fripSide while the ending theme song “Nemurenai feat. Kusunoki Tomori” performed by MIMiNARI.
Check out the official site and Twitter.
Plot Concept:
Three years into her life as a shut-in, vampire Terakomari Gandesblood (Komari for short), awakens to find she’s been appointed as a Commander in the Mulnite Imperial Army! The thing is, her new unit consists solely of belligerent ruffians who revolt against their superiors at the slightest hint of weakness. Although Komari hails from a line of vampires as powerful as they are prestigious, her refusal to drink blood has made her the picture of mediocrity—scrawny, un-coordinated, and inept at magic. With the odds stacked against her, will the help of her trusty (and slightly infatuated) maid Vill be enough for this recluse to blunder her way to success? Or will Komari rue the day she ever left the safety of her room?
