The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Unveils Trailer, April 2025 Premiere

The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows anime revealed a first trailer alongside the teaser visual and staff information. Studio Makaria is animating the adaptation of the light novel and the premiere date has been set for April 2025.

The main cast includes Shogo Sakata as Zenos, Yoko Hikasa as Carmilla, and Miharu Hanai as Lily. The staff includes:

• Director: Joe Yoshizaki (Kiyo Neko)
• Script: Daisho Miyagi (Atri: My Dear Moments episode director)
• Music: Harumi Fuki
• Sound Director: Hiroto Morishita
• Art Director: Hiroshi Goroku

The light novel is written by Sakaku Hishikawa and illustrated by Daburyu. The light novel has been serialized under the GA Novel imprint since 2021. A manga adaptation by Ten Junoichi has been ongoing since 2022.

J-Novel Club licensed The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows light novel and describes the plot as:
Life hasn’t been kind to Zenos. He was born in the slums, and his dirt-poor background has denied him almost every opportunity. After an encounter with a healer, he throws himself into studying to become one and finally catches a break when an adventurer invites Zenos into his party. Zenos is thrilled—so thrilled, in fact, that he’s willing to put up with his teammates treating him like garbage. They fail to appreciate his talents and ultimately kick him to the curb, claiming he’s outlived his usefulness to them. Now bereft of money and out of options, Zenos decides to put his self-taught skills to use elsewhere and opens an underground clinic. Word quickly spreads about the brilliant healer working incredible magic in the city’s shadowy underbelly. Even the royal palace is taking notice… Can Zenos buck the odds and carve out a life for himself in a world that’s spit in his face? And can he save the lives of the patients who wind up on his doorstep in the process?

© Sakaku Hishikawa, SB Creative / Brilliant Healer Production Committee