The anime world is buzzing, and Matsurika Kanriden TV Anime Reveals Kana-Boon's Theme Song in Promo Video has become the centre of attention. With fans across the globe debating every detail, this latest update is one that no otaku will want to miss.
The Story So Far
Kadokawa showcased the first main promotional video, more cast, and opening theme artist on Friday for the television anime of Rinne Ishida and Izumi's Matsurika Kanriden (The Tale of the Scholar-Official Matsurika) light novel series. KANA-BOON performs the opening theme track "Hana Hanashi" (Flower Talk). The anime will launch in January 2027 and will air on Tokyo MX, MBS, TV Aichi, and BS11 in Japan.
The anime features Rie Takahashi as Matsurika Kō and Nobunaga Shimazaki as Emperor Hakuyō. Takeshi Mori (Vandread, Gunsmith Cats, Otaku no Video) is the supervising filmmaker for the anime, while Yūichi Nakazawa is directing the anime at Maho movie. Tōko Machida (Lucky leading name, The IDOLM@STER, My Master Has No Tail) is in charge of series composition.
Manami Inose (Blue Miburo) is designing the characters. Takurō Iga is composing the music. The fantasy romance novels, inspired by Chinese history, center on the titular Matsurika, a court lady serving at the emperor's inner palace, who is known for her good memory.
One day, she receives a request to serve as a practice partner for the marriage meeting for the son a certain noble house. But when she arrives to meet this noble scion, it turns out to be none other than Emperor Hakuyō himself. The emperor falls in love with her at first sight, but tells her to come to him once she passes the state's scholar-official civil service exam.
Ishida published the first light novel in the series in July 2017, with illustrations by Izumi. The 18th and most recent volume shipped in October 2025, and the 19th volume will ship on October 15. Takase launched the manga adaptation of the novels in Akita Shoten's Monthly Princess magazine in August 2018.
Akita Shoten published the manga's 12th volume in October 2025. The manga's first part also ended in October 2025, and the second part started in May. The series has over 2 million copies in circulation (including digital editions).
As the story continues to develop, TeraMovies will keep you updated with every new detail. Until then, this remains one of the most closely watched entertainment stories of the week — and the conversation is only getting started.
