Corporate Slave Meets Fantasy: 'Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai' Confirms Stellar Supporting Cast and January 2026 Debut

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Wakatsu Yatsuki's acclaimed light novel series, Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai (The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter), has officially confirmed its broadcast schedule and expanded its voice acting roster. This series, produced by Studio Deen and directed by Shinji Ishihira, is scheduled to premiere during the Winter 2026 television season, beginning on January 6, 2026.

The premiere broadcast will air on AT-X at 11:00 p.m. JST, followed by subsequent airings on Tokyo MX, BS11, Sun TV, and KBS Kyoto.

Series Premise and Narrative Focus

The narrative centers on Seiichirou Kondou, a dedicated salaryman approaching 30. His predictable corporate existence is dramatically altered when he is unexpectedly summoned to the parallel realm of Romany. This summoning occurred through a sacred ritual originally intended to bring forth a holy maiden. The premise skillfully blends high fantasy adventure with corporate satire, highlighting how Kondou's stringent work ethic and business acumen become indispensable tools for navigating the bureaucratic and magical challenges of this new world.

Expanded Voice Cast and Production Team

Joining the previously announced main cast are several newly confirmed talents who will deepen the series' character dynamics. The main cast includes Kent Itou as protagonist Seiichirou Kondou, Tomoaki Maeno as Aresh Indolark, Seiichirou Yamashita as Norbert, and Hiroki Touchi as Kamil. The newly confirmed supporting cast members are Shiori Izawa, stepping into the role of Selio; Kazuyuki Okitsu, lending his voice to Orjef Rhoda; and Win Morisaki, taking on the role of Ciro Quellbas.

Behind the scenes, the creative team is equally established. Yoshiko Nakamura, known for her work on Super Lovers, is handling the series composition. Maki Fujii is responsible for character designs, ensuring visual consistency. The atmospheric score is provided by composer Megumi Oohashi, promising an immersive auditory experience that complements the cross-genre storytelling.

The enthusiasm surrounding this adaptation is well-founded, rooted in the tremendous success of the source material. The light novel series has achieved widespread recognition, surpassing 1.4 million copies in circulation as of late 2024. Promotional materials released thus far emphasize the unique juxtaposition of mundane corporate themes against grand fantasy backdrops, underscoring the protagonist's fish-out-of-water role as a "corporate slave" tackling otherworldly problems. Fans are eagerly anticipating this inventive exploration of office politics and workplace challenges through the lens of the isekai genre. For continuous updates leading up to the premiere, the official website and social media handle @iseshachi_anime remain the primary sources of information.