The anime adaptation of Shirohi’s light novel series The Lady Blessed by the Gorilla God Is Adorned by the Royal Knights (Japanese: Gorilla no Kami Kara Kago Sareta Reijō wa Ōritsu Kishidan de Kawaiigareru) is set to premiere in Japan on April 6, 2025. This announcement, made via the official website, comes with a new promotional video that showcases snippets of the opening and closing themes, performed by Shugo Nakamura (“Illuminate”) and Megum Ogata (“Serendipity”), respectively.
Production and Creative Team
- Director: Fumitoshi Oizaki (Ore no Imōto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai, Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai Kara Kuru Sō Desu yo?)
- Studios: Kachigarasu and diomedéa (Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannō Desu)
- Script and Screenplay: Hitomi Amamiya (Kaiko Sareta Ankoku Heishi, Hananoi-Kun to Koi no Yamai)
- Character Design and Animation Direction: Sakae Shibuya (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Guilty Crown)
- Soundtrack Composer: Seima Iwahashi (Dagashi Kashi, Shikkakumon no Saikyō Kenja)
Voice Cast and Characters
- Sophia Reeler (Protagonist): Voiced by Kanna Nakamura (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba)
- Louis Scarrel: Voiced by Takeo Ootsuka
- Isaac Sean: Voiced by Reiji Nagatsuka
- Eddie Pheles: Voiced by Takuma Nagatsuka
The interactions between Sophia and the royal knights drive the series’ comedic and romantic tensions.
Synopsis
Set in a world where individuals receive divine blessings from animal deities upon turning 16, the story follows Sophia, who inadvertently gains the Gorilla God’s blessing—a power revered for its unparalleled combat prowess. Despite her desire for a quiet life, Sophia’s strength attracts the Royal Knights, who recruit her as a squire. As she navigates her new role, her attempts to downplay her abilities are foiled by her growing influence and the knights’ unwavering admiration, culminating in a fresh take on the “strong protagonist” trope blended with romantic comedy elements.
Source Material and Adaptations
- Original Serialization: Shōsetsuka ni Narō (August 2020 to 2021)
- Manga Adaptation: Illustrated by Mika Kamisu, published via Kadokawa’s FLOS COMIC imprint since August 2021, with five tankōbon volumes to date.
The anime adaptation marks the franchise’s latest expansion, leveraging its quirky premise and action-comedy dynamics for broader audiences.
Additional Details
The promotional video highlights Sophia’s struggles to balance her shy demeanor with her overwhelming power, punctuated by high-energy battle sequences and lighthearted interactions with the knights. The official website also confirms the series’ international streaming plans, though specific platforms remain unannounced.
The Lady Blessed by the Gorilla God emerges as a standout 2025 anime contender, blending supernatural battles, romantic entanglements, and subversive humor. With a seasoned production team and a premise that reimagines divine blessings through a comedic lens, the series aims to carve a niche in the isekai and harem genres.
