The animation studio IMAGICA Infos announced that he is working on an adaptation like “light anime” from the novel series Potion, Waga Mi or Tasukeru (also known as Potions Will Save Me), written by Akira Iwafune. The premiere is scheduled for October 2025 on Japanese television.
The format “light anime” It is characterized by using a simpler animation style, with the aim of reducing production time and costs. This format has already been used by the same studio in titles such as Lockdown Zone: Level X, Moriarty's Perfect Crime and With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess.
World of potions, elves and dragons
The story follows Kaedea high school girl who finds herself suddenly transported to a fantasy world inhabited by elves, beastmen and dragons. After wandering for a whole day, he finds a mysterious book in his backpack that allows him to create potions by simply gathering the necessary ingredients and saying the magic word: “Create”. With this ability, Kaede will try to survive in this unknown world and find a way to return to Japan.
Experienced creative team
The direction of the anime will be in charge of Mikiko Furukawa (Moriarty's Perfect Crime) and will be supported by Imageworks Studio and Studio KAIBA in animation. Yuichi Imaizumi will be in charge of sound direction, while the music will be composed by bermei.inazawa. Production supervision will be in charge of Kazuya Takahashi.
From web novel to manga and anime
The original story was published on the site Shōsetsuka ni Naro between April 2014 and September 2024. Its first printed edition arrived in April 2015 under the seal Shufunotomowith illustrations by Yoshi Tobe. Currently it has ten volumes published.
Furthermore, in September 2023 a manga adaptation was released through the site Hero Comicsalso by Shufunotomo, which currently adds 15 chapters.
