The previously announced anime adaptation of the light novel series, King's Proposal, has revealed new details. Fans can look forward to a 2027 premiere, along with the announcement of the main cast and a new teaser visual.
Rie Takahashi has been cast in the lead role of Saika Kuozaki. Aniplex also released a cast comment video featuring Takahashi, offering a glimpse into her involvement with the project.
About King's Proposal
King's Proposal originated as a light novel series published by Fujimi Shobo’s Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint. The series began in September 2021 and currently has eight volumes in circulation, with the ninth volume scheduled for release in December 2026. A web manga adaptation, illustrated by Nemo Kurio, has also been running on Square Enix’s Gangan Online website since February 2023, with six volumes available.
Yen Press is publishing the light novel in English. They describe the story as centering on Saika Kuozaki, the most powerful mage who thwarts annihilation factors every three hundred hours. When Saika is mortally wounded, she transfers her powers and body to Mushiki Kuga, a high school boy. Mushiki must then attend a mage academy as Saika, keeping his true identity a secret, to save the world.
Key points
- King's Proposal anime to premiere in 2027.
- Rie Takahashi cast as Saika Kuozaki.
- A teaser visual has been released.
- The series is based on a light novel, with a web manga adaptation also available.
- Yen Press publishes the light novel in English.
Source: Anime Corner · Oct 25, 2026
