A Light Novel Adapted for Animation Based on Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time

 A Light Novel Adapted for Animation Based on Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time

Studio Comet is bringing the light novel series Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time to life with an anime adaptation that will debut in January 2025. The teaser trailer, which stars Goddess Norn (Sora Amamiya) and Takumi (voiced by Shogo Sakata).

Sayaka Anezaki will design the characters for the anime adaptation of Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time, which will be directed by Naoyuki Kuzuya. The series composition is under the direction of Mitsutaka Hirota. The soundtrack is composed by Hiroshi Nakamura.

The light novel series Izure Saikyou no Renkinjutsu Shi? authored by Kogitsunemaru and illustrated by Hitogome will be adapted for anime. Originally released as an online novel, the book has been serialised since 2018 by AlphaPolis. Manga adaptation with art by Taro Sasakama has also been serialized since 2018.

The story is described as follows by Alpha Manga, which is releasing the manga in English:

Not even a hero, Takumi Iruma gets accidentally mixed in with a group of heroes chosen to be summoned to another world. As compensation for the mix-up, a goddess offers him the right to choose any skill he wishes for! Hoping for a peaceful and quiet life that has nothing to do with fighting or going into battle, he chooses a seemingly boring creation skill. However, it turns out “alchemy” is the most powerful skill that allows him to create everything from a holy sword to flying ships! This cheat skill he unexpectedly acquired turns him into a wealthy merchant and makes him undefeatable in battles! A heartwarming adventure story about (possibly) the most powerful alchemist in another world!