Potion, Waga Mi wo Tasukeru Fantasy Light Novel Anime Adaptation Premieres in October 2025
The popular fantasy light novel series Potion, Waga Mi wo Tasukeru, written by Akira Iwafune and illustrated by Sunaho Tobe, is officially getting an anime adaptation. Animation ID, known for its “Light Anime” series initiative, has confirmed that the television anime will premiere in October 2025. A teaser trailer has been released on the Animation ID official YouTube channel, revealing initial visuals and staff details for the show.
About Potion, Waga Mi wo Tasukeru
Potion, Waga Mi wo Tasukeru (which translates literally to “Potions Save My Life”) originally began serialization on the Japanese self-publishing platform Shousetsuka ni Narou in April 2014. The web novel concluded in September 2024. Following its digital success, Japanese publisher Imagica Infos launched the print edition in April 2015. Since then, the series has released ten volumes, growing a steady fanbase and expanding into manga as well, with illustrations also provided by Sunaho Tobe.
Confirmed TV Anime Details
The anime adaptation of Potion, Waga Mi wo Tasukeru will be part of the Animation ID production label’s “Light Anime” series—an initiative focused on bringing popular light novels to life with concise, episodic TV anime formats. Previous titles in the lineup include Moriarty’s Perfect Crime (Summer 2024), Maarui Kanojo to Zannen na Kareshi (Fall 2024), Lockdown Zone: Level X (Winter 2025), and the ongoing With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess (Summer 2025).
Animation ID is collaborating with Imagica Infos and Imageworks Studio to co-produce the series. The anime is scheduled to air on select Japanese television networks and will be distributed via official streaming platforms, though specific global licensing partners have yet to be revealed.
Main Staff and Production Team
The anime adaptation features several returning talents from Animation ID’s previous works, ensuring continuity in quality and style. The key staff members officially announced are:
- Director: Mikiko Furukawa (Moriarty’s Perfect Crime)
- Sound Director: Yuichi Imaizumi
- Music Composer: bermei.inazawa
- Animation Production: Imagica Infos × Imageworks Studio
No official announcements have been made yet regarding the voice cast, but further casting details are expected to follow in the coming months ahead of the October premiere.
Story Synopsis
The anime adaptation of Potion, Waga Mi wo Tasukeru follows the story of Kaede, an ordinary high school girl who suddenly finds herself in an unfamiliar and fantastical world teeming with elves, beastmen, and dragons. Awakening alone in a strange alley, she discovers a mysterious book in her backpack—an artifact that allows her to create magical potions simply by reciting the word “creation.”
These potions become the key to Kaede’s survival in this foreign land. Though she longs to return home to Japan, the potions provide crucial sustenance and protection for her as she navigates daily life and the dangers of this new realm. The narrative revolves around her growth, resilience, and hope to find a path back, all while uncovering the deeper mysteries of the world she has been thrown into.
Conclusion and Release Information
With its October 2025 release now officially confirmed, the Potion, Waga Mi wo Tasukeru anime adaptation is set to be another exciting addition to the growing list of novel-to-anime titles under Animation ID’s label. Given the consistent success of its “Light Anime” series, expectations are high for a faithful, well-produced retelling of Kaede’s fantasy journey.
Fans of the original light novel and fantasy anime enthusiasts alike can look forward to more updates in the coming months, including casting, streaming platforms, and broadcasting schedules.
Source: Crunchyroll News
