Fans of fantasy romance manga have a new show to mark on their calendars. Nao Iwamoto’s popular manga series ‘The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom’ is officially becoming a TV anime. The show will start airing on NHK Educational in October 2026 .
The announcement came with a teaser video and a new visual showing the seven brothers standing in a flower-filled field. The manga has been running since 2016 in Shogakukan’s Flowers magazine. It even took the number one spot for female readers in the 2018 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook.
Top Studio J.C. Staff Handles the Animation
J.C. Staff, the studio behind ‘Food Wars!’ and ‘A Certain Scientific Railgun’ , is producing the anime. Kiyoko Sayama is directing the series. She has worked on ‘To Your Eternity’ seasons 2 and 3, as well as ‘Skip Beat!’ and ‘Vampire Knight’ .
Shinzō Fujita is writing the script and handling series composition. He previously worked on ‘To Your Eternity’ and ‘The World Is Still Beautiful’ . Yuriko Maeda is in charge of character design. The music comes from composer Yoshiaki Fujisawa , known for ‘Land of the Lustrous’ and ‘Love Live! School idol project’ .
What Is ‘The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom’ About?
The story takes place in the Marronnier Kingdom, which sits right in the middle of eight different nations. Seven brothers serve as knights of the kingdom. Each one gets sent to a different neighboring country as an ambassador.
Their mission is not just about politics. The brothers are also searching for their fated partners. The manga mixes fantasy, romance, and adventure. Each brother travels to a different region, so readers get to see many unique cultures and landscapes.
The seven brothers have very unusual names: Nemukunai (Not Sleepy), Hakuai (Benevolent), Atsugariya (Sensitive to Heat), Samugariya (Sensitive to Cold), Kemono Tsukai (Beast Tamer), Tsurugi Jiman (Sword Pride), and Harapeko (Hungry).
Creator and Director Share Their Thoughts
After the anime news broke, original creator Nao Iwamoto shared a handwritten message. She joked about the show airing on NHK, saying she hopes young children will watch it too but wondered if it would be okay.
Director Kiyoko Sayama also talked about what makes the series special. She compared it to a road movie where each character travels to different places. Every chapter shows a new culture and new scenery.
“Like a road movie, each character travels to different regions, so you can enjoy the distinct cultures and landscapes featured in every chapter.” – Kiyoko Sayama, director
Manga’s Popularity and New Volume Release
‘The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom’ has been going strong for nearly a decade. The manga started in September 2016. It has won awards and gained fans around the world. English versions are available through Seven Seas Entertainment .
The 11th volume of the manga is coming out on June 10, 2026 in Japan. A sticker book is also being released on the same day. The series has been translated into French, Spanish, and other languages.
The manga won the top spot in the women’s category of Takarajimasha’s Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook in 2018. It was the second such win in a row for author Nao Iwamoto.
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What to Expect From the Anime
The anime will air on NHK E-Tele starting in October 2026 . The teaser video released with the announcement does not show any actual animation yet. But it confirms the show’s style and tone.
Sound director Jin Aketagawa , who worked on ‘Dr. Stone’ and ‘Fire Force’ , is also part of the team. With a strong staff lineup and a respected studio behind it, fans have good reason to be excited.
The story’s mix of romance, fantasy, and adventure across different kingdoms gives the anime plenty of material to work with. Each brother’s journey to find love while handling diplomatic duties offers something for many different types of viewers.
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Sources: Comic Natalie, The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom anime’s website
