"The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power" Gets Anime Adaptation: What You Need to Know

Announcement of Anime Adaptation

The popular light novel series "The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power" (Mujikaku Seijo wa Kyō mo Muishiki ni Chikara o Tare Nagasu) has been confirmed for an anime adaptation. In addition to the confirmation, the English title has been revealed as "The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power Glossary." Although details about the animation studio, creative team, or release date have not yet been announced, the announcement includes a visual teaser and video, along with the main cast: Rie Takahashi will play Carolina, Makoto Furukawa will play Edward, and Haruka Shiraishi will play Flora.

Story Synopsis and Publication History

"The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power" tells the story of Lady Carolina, the youngest daughter of a powerful duke, who considers herself the black sheep within her family. Her father is the prime minister, and her older sister is destined to be the next Saint, leaving Carolina relegated to a quiet and discreet existence. However, her destiny takes a dramatic turn when a royal decree forces her to marry the feared "Bloody Prince" of the Malcosias Empire. Determined to prove her worth, Carolina ventures into a world full of political dangers and mortal threats, gradually discovering her own latent abilities and redefining what it means to be exceptional. The story was originally published on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō platform before being withdrawn in May 2022. Subsequently, Earth Star Entertainment began its printed publication with illustrations by Yoshiro Ambe, completing the four volumes in June 2023. J-Novel Club has released the entire series in English.

Manga Adaptations and International Availability

In addition to the anime adaptation, "The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power" also features a manga adaptation illustrated by Yona Etou. The manga was initially launched on the Comic Earth Star website in April 2022 and continues to be published currently. Earth Star Entertainment has released six volumes of the manga in Japan, while J-Novel Club is digitally distributing the fourth volume in English, with continued publication of the fifth.

Confirmed Voice Cast and Expectations for the Anime

Rie Takahashi, known for her roles in series such as "Overlord" and "Kobato," will bring Carolina, the main protagonist, to life. Makoto Furukawa and Haruka Shiraishi complete the main trio playing Edward and Flora, respectively. This combination of talented voices promises a compelling portrayal of the characters and adds a new level of excitement to the anime adaptation. Fans eagerly await more details about the anime's creative team, including the animation studio and release date, to fully enjoy this new version of the story.