Victoria of Many Faces Anime Unveils First Trailer and Premiere Date

Escaping a life full of secret missions and lethal betrayals to seek absolute tranquility is the dream of any undercover agent, but the past always has a peculiar way of catching up with those who try to flee. This Tuesday, the production company Kadokawa released a new promotional trailer for the anime adaptation of the fantasy light novel written by Syuu, Victoria of Many Faces. The video confirmed that the episodes will begin broadcasting on Japanese television during the upcoming month of July via the TV Tokyo network.

The complex task of animating the fast-paced espionage sequences was left in the hands of the experienced Studio DEEN. The lead director's chair is occupied by Nobukage Kimura, while Naohiro Fukushima takes full control of the series' scripts. The original character designs are being adapted for the television format by Mina Osawa, with the support of an extensive team of sub-designers including figures such as Keika Otsuka and Sayuri Sakimoto. To heighten the intrigue and narrative tension, the musical scores are the work of acclaimed composer Moe Hyuga, backed by the sound direction of Satoshi Yano.

The official statement stood out for the presentation of the talents that will make up the dynamic main voice cast for this captivating story of deception and romance:

• Chika Anzai as Victoria.

World-renowned actress for bringing Chisato Nishikigi to life in the acclaimed action anime Lycoris Recoil, taking on the leading role as the skilled agent of a thousand faces.

• Shion Wakayama as Nonna.

Unmistakable and popular voice for embodying Takina Inoue, once again forming an invincible duo alongside Anzai in this intriguing fantasy story.

• Yohei Azakami as Jeffrey.

Steadily rising voice actor, famous for his role as Guel Jeturk in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, lending his voice to the kingdom's cunning prince.

About the work

Syuu began publishing this fascinating blend of slice-of-life and espionage on the popular independent web portal Shosetsuka ni Naro during December 2021. Its undeniable success quickly caught the attention of the publisher Kadokawa, who decided to launch the story in print format with beautiful illustrations by Nanna Fujimi starting in 2023. Simultaneously, the franchise launched a successful manga adaptation illustrated by Komo Ushino, which has been serialized on the Flos Comic platform since late 2022 and already has six volumes on the Japanese market.

Synopsis of Victoria of Many Faces

The plot introduces us to Chloe, an exceptional elite spy famous in the underworld for her lethality in combat and her amazing ability to alter her appearance at will. After suffering a painful betrayal by her own boss, Chloe decides to vanish from the map, faking her death to leave the bloodshed behind. Hoping for a fresh start, she moves to the peaceful neighboring kingdom of Ashberry and adopts the identity of Victoria, seeking to lead the life of an ordinary citizen. Although everything seems quiet at first, her retirement is constantly interrupted when she is drawn into the problems of the people around her. Unable to turn a blind eye, Victoria begins to use her old espionage skills to resolve conflicts from the shadows. However, her enormous talent does not go unnoticed, quickly catching the attention of the kingdom's second prince and causing the dark ghosts of her past to begin closing in on the woman of a thousand faces.

Which espionage skill do you think will be most useful for Victoria to maintain her facade as an ordinary citizen under the sharp gaze of royalty in this new kingdom?