Chi Fuyo Action PV Shows P.A. Works Battle Against Phosphor Dragon
The PV highlights the anime's action focus, but the source material's divergence between novel and manga, noted by the author as about 99% different, suggests the anime may follow the manga's chaotic gag comedy and original characters, which could appeal to existing manga fans while surprising novel readers.
Key Facts
- The action PV for 'Chi Fuyo' was released on August 12, 2026, on the SHOCHIKU anime channel on YouTube.
- The anime 'Chi Fuyo' begins airing on the TV Tokyo network in October 2026.
- The manga version of 'Chi Fuyo' has total cumulative copies printed exceeding 1.5 million.
- The anime is produced by P.A. Works and directed by Osamu Homma.
- The cast includes Daiki Yamashita, Lynn, Yoyoi Aoyama, and Miyu Tomita.
Reporting from 2 sources: KAI-YOU, Denfaminicogamer.
On August 12, the production committee for the TV anime 'The Banished Cheat Enchanter Enjoys a Carefree Second Life' released an action PV on the SHOCHIKU anime channel on YouTube. The PV shows protagonist Rain and his party, including Lily, Margaret, and Mirabel, confronting the Phosphor Dragon in an impregnable dungeon. The anime is based on the manga adaptation by Gyoumuyou Mochi of Asa Rokushima's web novel, with character designs by kisui. The manga has sold over 1.5 million copies in total. The anime is directed by Osamu Homma, known for 'Ya Boy Kongming!', with animation production by P.A. Works. The cast includes Daiki Yamashita, Lynn, Yoyoi Aoyama, and Miyu Tomita. Rie Shibata voices the assassin mother, an original character from the manga. The story follows Rain, an enchanter banished from his guild, who uses his ability to grant enhancement points to equipment. The anime begins airing on the TV Tokyo network in October 2026.
The action PV for 'Chi Fuyo' was released on August 12, 2026, and it showcases P.A. Works' animation quality in a battle against the Phosphor Dragon. The PV features Rain and his party, including Lily, an S-rank adventurer; Margaret, an A-rank adventurer; and Mirabel, a skilled assassin. The anime is based on the manga by Gyoumuyou Mochi, which itself is an adaptation of Asa Rokushima's web novel. The manga has been noted for its significant differences from the novel, with the author herself warning that the two versions differ by about 99%. This has led to the manga being called 'original destruction' and 'demonic modification' by some readers. The anime adaptation is directed by Osamu Homma, with series composition by Yoko Yonaiyama and character designs by Yuito Kiyosawa. The cast includes Daiki Yamashita as Rain, Lynn as Lily, Yoyoi Aoyama as Margaret, and Miyu Tomita as Mirabel. Rie Shibata voices the assassin mother, a character original to the manga. The anime is set to premiere on the TV Tokyo network in October 2026.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.