Matsurika Kanriden Premieres in January 2027, Main PV Reveals KANA-BOON and 3 More Cast Members

The TV anime Matsurika Kanriden (茉莉花官吏伝) has released its first Main PV, providing the first substantial look at the adaptation's animation ahead of its January 2027 Japanese broadcast.

The trailer also confirms KANA-BOON for the opening theme “Hanabanashi (花噺)” and introduces Takeo Otsuka, Kotaro Nishiyama, and Sho Komura as three characters who become involved in Matsurika's path toward the world of government officials.

Quick Summary

• Title: Matsurika Kanriden
• Japanese title: 茉莉花官吏伝
• Romanization: Matsurika Kanriden
• Format: TV anime
• Source: Light novel
• Original creator: Rinne Ishida
• Original illustrator: Izumi
• Publisher: KADOKAWA
• Imprint: B's-LOG Bunko
• Premiere window: January 2027
• Exact premiere date: Unannounced
• Networks: TOKYO MX, MBS, TV Aichi, BS11
• Streaming platforms: Unannounced
• Episode count: Unannounced
• Animation production: MAHO FILM
• Chief director: Takeshi Mori
• Director: Yuichi Nakazawa
• Series composition: Toko Machida
• Character design: Manami Inose
• Music: Takuro Iga
• Opening theme: “Hanabanashi (花噺)”
• Opening artist: KANA-BOON
• Music label: Ki/oon Music
• Ending theme: Unannounced
• Matsurika Ko: Rie Takahashi
• Hakuyo: Nobunaga Shimazaki
• Rei Tenga: Takeo Otsuka
• Ho Shisei: Kotaro Nishiyama
• Sho Shunsetsu: Sho Komura
• First Main PV: August 21, 2026
• Latest footage: First substantial anime footage
• Premise: Court lady Matsurika possesses exceptional memory that attracts Emperor Hakuyo's attention
• Story direction: Matsurika moves beyond the quiet supporting role she expected for herself and begins pursuing a career as an official
• Setting: The fictional Chinese-inspired kingdom of Bailou
• Series circulation: More than 2.68 million copies including digital editions
• Light novel: Volumes 1–18 currently available
• Volume 19: Scheduled for October 15, 2026
• Manga adaptation: Waka Takase's version has reached Volume 12

First Main PV and Anime Footage

The Anime Finally Shows Its Story in Motion

The first Main PV offers a much clearer look at Matsurika's daily life as a court lady in Bailou.

One of its early moments shows Hakuyo realizing just how unusual her abilities are. From there, the trailer begins framing the small talent Matsurika calls “being good at remembering things” as something capable of changing the course of her life.

KANA-BOON Performs “Hanabanashi”

KANA-BOON performs the opening theme “Hanabanashi (花噺)”.

The band says the song was created by blending the emotional intensity of the characters with the cooler atmosphere surrounding the overall story. A portion of the track can already be heard throughout the new PV.

Its flower imagery also fits Matsurika's development as a talent that had gone largely unnoticed begins to bloom.

Rei Tenga, Ho Shisei, and Sho Shunsetsu Join the Cast

Three more major characters now have confirmed anime voices.

Takeo Otsuka voices Rei Tenga, a skilled and earnest military official serving close to Hakuyo. Kotaro Nishiyama plays Ho Shisei, a brilliant civil official who ranked first in the imperial examination and previously taught Hakuyo.

Sho Komura voices Sho Shunsetsu, the student assigned to support and advise Matsurika after she enters Taigaku.

An Exceptional Memory Opens the Door to Government

Matsurika comes from a commoner family and initially works as a palace attendant before her unusually strong memory earns her a promotion to court lady.

Her encounter with Hakuyo begins when she serves as a substitute partner for a matchmaking rehearsal. The emperor quickly recognizes that her ability is more significant than Matsurika herself believes and encourages her toward the imperial examination.

It begins the transformation of a girl who intended to remain in the background into someone capable of influencing her country.

MAHO FILM Handles the Adaptation

MAHO FILM is producing the animation, with Takeshi Mori serving as chief director and Yuichi Nakazawa directing.

Toko Machida handles series composition, Manami Inose provides the character designs, and Takuro Iga composes the score.

The new footage also provides the clearest look yet at how the anime is translating the palace, clothing, court-lady life, and academic environments of the novels.

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The Light Novel Has Reached 18 Volumes

Rinne Ishida's original series, illustrated by Izumi, began publication through B's-LOG Bunko in 2017.

Eighteen volumes are currently available, with Volume 19 scheduled for October 15, 2026. The franchise has surpassed 2.68 million copies in circulation including digital editions.

Waka Takase's manga adaptation has also reached 12 collected volumes.

Why This Matters

1) Matsurika's growth is built around an intellectual talent

Her defining ability is not magic or combat strength but memory and the way she learns to turn that ability into something useful in government.

2) The supporting cast is beginning to take shape

Rei Tenga, Ho Shisei, and Sho Shunsetsu expand the story beyond Matsurika and Hakuyo, particularly as her journey moves toward education and official service.

3) KANA-BOON's opening directly reflects her development

“Hanabanashi” was created around the emotional weight of Matsurika choosing a difficult path and allowing a previously hidden talent to bloom.

Anime Information

Additional confirmed information currently includes:

• Matsurika Kanriden begins broadcasting in January 2027
• an exact premiere date and time have not been announced
• confirmed networks are TOKYO MX, MBS, TV Aichi, and BS11
• Japanese and international streaming platforms remain unannounced
• episode count and runtime remain unannounced
• the opening theme is “Hanabanashi” by KANA-BOON
• the ending theme remains unannounced
• Main PV #1 was released on August 21, 2026
• it provides the first substantial anime footage
• Rie Takahashi and Nobunaga Shimazaki return as Matsurika and Hakuyo after previously voicing the characters in earlier audio projects
• Takeo Otsuka, Kotaro Nishiyama, and Sho Komura are the latest announced cast additions
• Rei Tenga is a military official close to Hakuyo
• Ho Shisei is a brilliant civil official and Hakuyo's former tutor
• Sho Shunsetsu becomes Matsurika's supporter and adviser at Taigaku
• Takeshi Mori serves as chief director
• Yuichi Nakazawa directs
• Toko Machida handles series composition
• Manami Inose handles character design
• Takuro Iga composes the music
• MAHO FILM handles animation production
• the original series is written by Rinne Ishida and illustrated by Izumi
• Light Novel Volume 1 launched on July 15, 2017
• Volume 1 contains 288 pages and carries ISBN 978-4-04-734704-5
• its current official Japanese list price is ¥847 including tax
• the light novel currently has 18 volumes
• Volume 19 is scheduled for October 15, 2026
• Waka Takase's manga adaptation has reached Volume 12
• anime information is available through the Matsurika Kanriden Official Website
• the latest announcement is available through Matsurika Kanriden Official X
• Main PV #1 is available through KADOKAWAanime on YouTube
• light novel information is available through B's-LOG Bunko
• Volume 1 details are available through KADOKAWA

Closing

Matsurika Kanriden is moving closer to its January 2027 premiere with its first substantial anime footage, confirmed TV networks, three additional cast members, and a KANA-BOON opening theme.

The exact premiere date, episode count, streaming platforms, ending theme, and further cast members remain unannounced as Matsurika's anime debut approaches.