The production team of the anime adaptation of the light novel Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Production Magic Turns a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortified City (Okiraku Ryōshu no Tanoshii Ryōchi Bōei), written by Sou Akaikerevealed that the series will debut in 2026. Along with the date, the main cast that will bring the story to life was also confirmed.
Main cast confirmed
The protagonist They goa Japanese salaryman who is reincarnated into an aristocratic family and is considered a child prodigy, will be voiced by Yumi Uchiyama. For its part, MAO will play TillVan's faithful personal maid, while Mariya Ise will give life to Khamsina character who develops unwavering loyalty to Van after being saved by him.
A story of second chances
The plot follows They gothe fourth son of a powerful nobleman, who at the age of two recovers the memories of his past life in Japan. Although his intellect makes him stand out as a prodigy, his destiny changes at the age of eight when he manifests the ability to “Production Magic”considered useless in a family that worships offensive magic. Rejected and sent to manage a small rural town, Van must prove that even a despised power can become the key to transforming a forgotten village into the most powerful fortress.
From web novel to publishing phenomenon
Sou Akaike originally published the story on the portal Shōsetsu ni Naro he May 15, 2020. Later, Overlap Bunko The physical edition began with illustrations by Kururi in September 2021. Currently, the series has eight volumes, the most recent being published on August 25, 2025.
The manga adaptation, by Maro Aoirostarted in Comic Gardo in August 2021 and now has seven compilation volumes, with the last one released in Japan on April 25, 2025. In the West, the publisher Seven Seas owns the license to the manga, thus bringing the work closer to international readers.
