Publisher Kadokawa and animation studio Studio Elle (Summoned to Another World for a Second Time) have officially revealed a captivating promotional visual for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Tōru Himuka’s popular shōjo manga The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom (Gekkakoku Kiiden). Directed by Koichiro Kuroda with scripts by Aki Mizuki, the series adapts the historical medical drama featuring a stellar voice cast led by Rina Hidaka and Takeo Ōtsuka.
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Key Anime & Production Team Information
- Anime Title: The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom
- Original Author: Tōru Himuka (Serialized in Monthly Asuka / Kadokawa)
- Director: Koichiro Kuroda (Detective Conan, Yowamushi Pedal New Generation)
- Series Composition: Aki Mizuki (Arknights: Perish in Frost, Sylvanian Families: Mini Story)
- Character Design: Akira Ono (My Awkward Senpai)
- Animation Studio: Studio Elle (Summoned to Another World for a Second Time)
- English Manga Publisher: Read official volumes translated by Seven Seas Entertainment
- Official Social Media Account: Follow official announcements directly on The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom Official X Account.
What Is the Plot of The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom?
Serialized since 2018 in Kadokawa’s Monthly Asuka magazine, Tōru Himuka’s manga blends medical precision with imperial court intrigue in a setting inspired by historical China.
- A Nation Bound by Superstition: In the Moon Flower Kingdom, citizens traditionally treat illnesses using mystical rituals and spiritual baths with dubious success rates.
- An Unprecedented Life-Saving Surgery: When young Prince Keiun travels the realm, his entourage falls victim to an ambush. In the aftermath, he witnesses an extraordinary, never-before-seen surgical procedure performed by a brilliant yet socially quirky teenage girl named Koyō.
- Conspiracies at Court: Stunned by her surgical mastery, Prince Keiun brings Koyō back to the capital to revolutionize his country’s medical practices. However, bringing modern medicine into an imperial court rife with assassin plots, political rivalries, and superstitious nobles puts both of their lives on the line.
Who Are the Voice Actors in the Main Cast?
The lead cast lineup pairs seasoned industry stars with rising voice acting talents:
- Koyō: Voiced by Rina Hidaka (Milim Nava in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Filo in The Rising of the Shield Hero)
- Keiun: Voiced by Takeo Ōtsuka (Aqua Hoshino in Oshi no Ko, Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries)
- Shingdam: Voiced by Taito Ban (Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling)
- Shiei: Voiced by Shōya Chiba (Kiyotaka Ayanokōji in Classroom of the Elite)
Where Can You Read the Manga and Stream the Anime?
While Kadokawa and Studio Elle have not yet confirmed a concrete premiere date for the television broadcast, English-speaking fans can read the source material today. The manga is localized in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment.
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