TV Anime ‘The Pharmacist’s Monologue’ to Air on Japan TV in October: New Visuals and Cast Information Revealed

TV anime “Yakuya no Hitorigoto” to be broadcast on Nippon TV from October. The latest visuals, PV, and additional cast information have been released, with Tsuyoshi Otsuka playing the role of the beautiful eunuch, Jinshi.

The series is a popular palace mystery-solving entertainment set in medieval East Asia, where a “poison taster” girl solves various difficult incidents that occur in the palace. The original novel was serialized on the novel posting site “Shousetsuka ni Narou” in October 2011 and later published by “Hero Bunko”. The manga is currently being serialized in Monthly Big Gangan and Monthly Sunday GX, and the comic books have been released, with a total of 21 million copies in the series.

The director of the TV anime will be Narihiro Nagasumi (“The Ancient Magus’ Bride”, “Yowamushi Pedal The Movie (2015)”). TOHO animation STUDIO and OLM (“Odd Taxi”, “Komi Can’t Communicate”) will collaborate on the animation production.

Tsuyoshi Otsuka (as Jinshi) commented, “There are many people who are looking forward to how the charming and unique characters and the various events that take place in the splendid palace will be depicted with what kind of sound and music and what kind of colors. I will do my best to play the role of Jinshi, hoping that it will be a help for those who already know the work and those who will meet it for the first time. Thank you very much.”

[Cast]
Nekoneko: Aoi Yuki
Jinshi: Tsuyoshi Otsuka

★ YouTube Official Channel “ORICON NEWS”

What is the premise of the popular TV anime “Yakuya no Hitorigoto” and what makes it highly anticipated by fans?

Nippon TV announced today that the highly anticipated TV anime “Yakuya no Hitorigoto” (The Soliloquy of the Night) is set to premiere in October. Alongside this announcement, the latest visuals, PV (promotional video), and additional cast information have also been released, generating even more excitement among fans.

One of the standout cast members is Tsuyoshi Otsuka, who will be taking on the role of the beautiful eunuch, Jinshi. Otsuka expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “I am aware that there are many people eagerly waiting to see how the charming and unique characters, as well as the various events that unfold within the magnificent palace, will be depicted through sound, music, and visuals. I will give my all to portray the role of Jinshi, in the hopes that it will be a source of enjoyment for both longtime fans and newcomers alike. Thank you very much for your support.”

“Yakuya no Hitorigoto” is a popular palace mystery-solving entertainment series set in medieval East Asia. The story follows a young “poison taster” girl who uses her skills to solve challenging incidents that occur within the palace. The original novel was serialized on the novel posting site “Shousetsuka ni Narou” in October 2011 and later published by “Hero Bunko”. The manga adaptation is currently being serialized in Monthly Big Gangan and Monthly Sunday GX, with the comic books having already sold over 21 million copies.

The TV anime will be directed by Narihiro Nagasumi, known for his work on popular series such as “The Ancient Magus’ Bride” and “Yowamushi Pedal The Movie (2015)”. Animation production will be a collaboration between TOHO Animation STUDIO and OLM, the studio behind hit anime series like “Odd Taxi” and “Komi Can’t Communicate”.

Joining Tsuyoshi Otsuka in the cast is Aoi Yuki, who will be voicing the character Nekoneko.

Fans can keep up with the latest updates on the official YouTube channel “ORICON NEWS” for “Yakuya no Hitorigoto”. The channel will feature exclusive content, including trailers and behind-the-scenes footage, making it a must-watch platform for anime enthusiasts.

With its captivating storyline and talented cast, “Yakuya no Hitorigoto” is shaping up to be a must-watch anime series that will surely captivate audiences when it premieres on Nippon TV this October.