Kadokawa’s Hero Bunko imprint recently revealed on Twitter that Tsunehiko Watanabe and Jū Ayakura’s light novel series, “The Ideal Sponger Life” (Risō no Himo Seikatsu), is set to be adapted into an anime. The light novel, licensed by J-Novel Club, narrates the story of Yamai Zenjirou, an ordinary office worker summoned to a tropical world with an intriguing proposal from Queen Aura.
The light novel series follows Zenjirou as he navigates the complexities of this new kingdom, Capua, where dinosaurs roam. Queen Aura requests him to marry her, offering a life of opulence and the role of prince consort. While the reasons for her proposition are multifaceted, the main one is the need for an heir. The series delves into Zenjirou’s dilemma as he contemplates leaving his Earthly life for the unknown, grappling with political intrigue, cultural differences, and the responsibilities of monarchy.
Tsunehiko Watanabe initiated the novel on the Shōsetsu ka ni Narō! website in June 2011, and Ayakura (known for “Spice & Wolf”) provided illustrations for the first volume published by Shufunotomo in 2012. A manga adaptation by Neko Hinotsuki began in Kadokawa’s Young Ace magazine in February 2017, with the 18th compiled volume released on September 4. Seven Seas holds the manga’s licensing.
With an impressive circulation of 4.7 million copies, “The Ideal Sponger Life” is poised to captivate audiences through its anime adaptation, offering a unique blend of fantasy, romance, and political intrigue.
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