Going from an independent self-published project to a commercial animated production is the true dream of any creator. That epic transition is exactly what Nisemono no Renkinjutsushi (The Fake Alchemist) has just achieved, confirming officially that it will have its own anime adaptation by a studio well-known in the fantasy genre. The official announcement came with a promotional video and an initial visual celebrating the project’s evolution.

The studio chosen for the animation is Passione, a production house with extensive experience in fantastical worlds. The shared video is quite unique, as instead of showing finished scenes, it takes us on a journey starting with the raw initial sketches by writer Jiro Sugiura, moving to the transition into the manga illustrated by Umemaru, and finally to the visual development within the studio, highlighting the evolution of the charismatic Nora.

In response to this major achievement, the authors didn’t hide their excitement. Jiro Sugiura admitted being completely surprised that the day had come when his story would become an anime, crediting all the merit to the people who have constantly supported them. Umemaru, for his part, expressed deep gratitude to Sugiura, those involved, and the readers, mentioning how happy he is that a work he holds dear receives new life thanks to such a talented team, promising to await the premiere as a fan.

About Nisemono no Renkinjutsushi

The story immerses us in the city-state of Orichalconia, where alchemy and magical arts are fully integrated into the daily lives of its inhabitants. Here, we follow Paracelsus, a man who was reincarnated and earns a quiet, discreet living in his own alchemical workshop, hiding an extremely broken power that breaks the rules of that world. However, his peaceful routine changes abruptly after forming a contract with Nora, a slave who masters curse magic, and meeting Coco, an elf deprived of her limbs and all sensory abilities.

Motivated to change Coco’s fate, Paracelsus begins what seems like a modest rescue mission within the confines of his workshop. However, events quickly spiral out of control, escalating into a massive-scale conflict that will involve not only advanced alchemy and curse magic but also the cosmic order and the direct intervention of the gods themselves. The work originally gained public recognition independently before moving to its commercial edition, which has now surpassed one million copies in circulation.

Seeing independent projects surpass one million copies and secure an anime is always an inspiring milestone. Do you think an indie origin gives a story a more free and unique identity compared to works planned from the start by major publishers, or do you believe that in the end, the animation studio’s influence will standardize the result on screen?