Light Novel 'Unnamed Memory' Gets TV Anime in 2023

by DatRandomDude
Dec 13, 2022 11:15 AM | 24 Comments

Publisher Kadokawa announced on Tuesday a television anime adaptation of Kuji Furumiya's Unnamed Memory light novel and revealed the main cast, staff, and a teaser visual (pictured). The anime is scheduled to premiere in 2023.

Yoshiki Nakajima (Plunderer) and Atsumi Tanezaki (Mahoutsukai no Yome) are starring as Oscar and Tinasha, respectively.

Staff
Director: Kazuya Miura (Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu, Kyuukyoku Shinka shita Full Dive RPG ga Genjitsu yori mo Kusoge Dattara)
Series Composition: Deko Akao (Hitomi Mieno) (Tensai Ouji no Akaji Kokka Saisei Jutsu, Meikyuu Black Company)
Character Design: Chika Noumi (Hataage! Kemono Michi, KanColle: Itsuka Ano Umi de)
Music: Akito Matsuda (Zero kara Hajimeru Mahou no Sho, Hibike! Euphonium)
Studio: ENGI

Furumiya began writing the fantasy romance story on his personal website in 2008 before posting on the Shousetsuka ni Narou starting in September 2012. Kadokawa published the story in six volumes with its Dengeki no Shin Bungei imprint, featuring illustrations by chibi from September 2019 to April 2021.

Naoki Etsuma began serializing a manga adaptation on the Monthly Dengeki Daioh magazine in September 2020. Kadokawa shipped the third volume on June 10, with the fourth volume scheduled to release on January 10.

Yen Press licensed the light novel and manga in English. The sixth and final volume of the light novel released on October 18, while the second manga volume is scheduled to ship on February 21.

Synopsis
"My wish as champion is for you to descend the tower and be my wife." Climbing a deadly tower, Oscar seeks the power of its master, the Witch of the Azure Moon. He hopes her incredible magic can break a curse that will kill any woman he takes for a wife. When the prince sees how beautiful Tinasha is, though, he has a better idea—since she's surely strong enough to survive his curse, she should just marry him instead! Tinasha isn't keen on the idea, but agrees to live with Oscar in the royal castle for a year while researching the spell placed on the prince. The witch's pretty face hides several lifetimes of dark secrets, however—secrets that begin resurfacing… (Source: Yen Press)

Announcement

Official site: http://unnamedmemory.com/
Official Twitter: @Project_UM

Source: Mantan Web

Unnamed Memory on MAL

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Tho the studio worries me a lot, the staff isn't half bad, specially director and series compositor; idk about character designer tho... I really really hope they do the LN justice, and since it is completed, hopefully they plan on adapting the whole thing. I will keep my expectations low and wait for everyone's veredict, cause i dont want to be disappointed.

May 20, 2023 3:24 AM by missslauraa

this has to be one of my all time favorite works of fiction, it's really well paced, well written and just a very beautiful story overall. Hopefully the anime covers the first three volumes, because that will allow it to end the season with a proper complete arc.

Jan 16, 2023 10:11 PM by Ostitter_Anondo

Synopsis and plot attracted me a little, let's wait for a more detailed PV.

Dec 17, 2022 7:46 AM by Kinyoubi

Dauphine said:
Oh, wow, i thought this was gonna be some generic shit again, but it actually looks like it's a decent story despite coming from a light novel, who would have thought!

And there doesn't seem to be any ecchi or harem in sight, congratulations to the author!!! I will add this to my PTW!!! :D

Light novel tends to have deeper plot and characters compared to manga but most of them have a terrible adaptation.

I am currently in the middle of reading Volume 2. No harem nor ecchi, it is fantasy/romance LN~

Dec 16, 2022 4:43 AM by NewestPersonHere

Why does Light Novel source material matter? A lot of Manga and Anime start out as LN's... Though from looking through your dropped list and ability to give Digimon a 10/10 let's me know more than everything I need to know about your lack of understanding when it comes to anime kid.... Maybe go back to watching cartoon network or keep the comments to yourself scooter.

Dec 14, 2022 4:43 PM by WideEyedStoned

This seems interesting but studio ENGI so dunno if I'll watch.

Dec 14, 2022 10:24 AM by MegamiRem

Looks pretty good from the synopsis. Will keep an eye out for.

Dec 14, 2022 6:34 AM by Ramkec

First of all why does Tinasha looks like a loli character..Does she always looks like that?

Dec 14, 2022 4:56 AM by NotTrying2BLazy

Oh, wow, i thought this was gonna be some generic shit again, but it actually looks like it's a decent story despite coming from a light novel, who would have thought!

And there doesn't seem to be any ecchi or harem in sight, congratulations to the author!!! I will add this to my PTW!!! :D

Dec 14, 2022 3:55 AM by Dauphine

i hope ENGI doesn't fumble too hard cause the source material looks good.

Dec 13, 2022 10:08 PM by ryoko6

Light novel is completed. Fingers crossed for a complete adaptation.

Dec 13, 2022 6:59 PM by FullyCharged

Studio ENGI :S
my expectations are lowered

Dec 13, 2022 6:08 PM by CQLLIST

Gotta be one of the worst studios out there

Dec 13, 2022 6:03 PM by naosthighs

Oh, I just finished reading the first volume last night.

Oscar personality is hilarious.

“Will you give up and marry me?” - Oscar
“I will not!” - Tinasha

Dec 13, 2022 3:05 PM by NewestPersonHere

My high hopes got crushed by seeing the name ENGI

Dec 13, 2022 1:45 PM by mshfqtny

This seems to be the type of anime I love ( romance + fantasy ) , they better make it full adaptation since the source is finished .

Dec 13, 2022 12:55 PM by Rimuru0001

MadanielFL said:
Another ENGI masterpiece incoming, this time from the highly praised Unnamed Memory series...

I agree. Hope that they make 20+ episodes to adapt all the novel.

Dec 13, 2022 12:17 PM by Memore

Another ENGI masterpiece incoming, this time from the highly praised Unnamed Memory series...

Dec 13, 2022 11:56 AM by MadanielFL

IarIz said:
OMG gosh.
Great news. Please Studio team make this good.
The source material is Brilliant and already end.
Dont cut too much please.

I agree with you. Hope they adapt all the novel carefully in 24-26 episodes!