The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for the Throne

最強出涸らし皇子の暗躍帝位争い無能を演じるSSランク皇子は皇位継承戦を影から支配する

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What fans are saying

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展開 Buzz While there is anticipation for the strategic and scheming elements, some viewers worry about a low-budget feel.
作画 Mixed Fans of the original work express concerns about the animation quality and battle scenes shown in the PV.
期待 Praise Many fans celebrate BUDDiiS’s first anime theme song, impressed by their vocals and the track's appeal.
OP・ED Praise The OP theme by BUDDiiS is stylish and exciting, raising anticipation for the anime broadcast.
OP・ED Praise Positive reactions praise the theme song's quality and fit with the world, eagerly awaiting the broadcast.
展開 Buzz Expectations for how the original's strategies will be adapted mix with criticism of the PV's lackluster action.

Music

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About this anime

Based on a light novel, this 12-episode series blends action, comedy, drama, fantasy, and romance. The story follows a prince who secretly maneuvers to claim the throne, navigating the political and personal challenges of his world.

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Source: Light novel
Episodes: 12 eps
Studio: Maho Film
Original creator: Tanba
Director: Yuuji Yanase
Series composition: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Character design: Yuunagi Kazuko Tadano
Voice actor: Yuuma Uchida(Arnold Lakes Adler)Maaya Uchida(Elna von Amsberg)Manaka Iwami(Fiine von Clinert)Kazuhiko Inoue(Johannes Lakes Adler)Masahiko Tanaka(Sebastian)Yuuki Kuwahara(Christa Lakes Adler)Kaede Hondo(Lynfia)Ai Kayano(Mitsuba)Kikunosuke Toya(Leonhart Lakes Adler)Yoshitsugu Matsuoka(Traugott Lakes Adler)Atsushi Tamaru(Eric Lakes Adler)Ryouta Takeuchi(Gordon Lakes Adler)Mitsuki Saiga(Zandra Lakes Adler)