Because the world clearly needs another anime about a spy trying (and failing) to live a quiet life, Kadokawa has graciously announced that Victoria of Many Faces (or Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria, for those fluent in Japanese light novel title excessiveness) is getting the full TV anime treatment. That’s right — Syuu’s tale of espionage, betrayal, and identity crises is officially heading to the small screen.
Meet the Faces Behind the Many Faces
In this TV anime adaptation, Chika Anzai will voice the titular walking identity crisis, Victoria. Shion Wakayama joins her as Nonna, and Yōhei Azakami brings life to a character named Jeffrey, because every fantasy kingdom needs a Jeffrey.
The directing duties fall to Nobukage Kimura (yes, the guy from Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26, and episode director for tsuritama and Kakuriyo – Bed & Breakfast for Spirits-). He’s teamed up with Naohiro Fukushima — known for I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level 2 — who’s somehow in charge of Victoria of Many Faces‘ serious-but-not-really script.
Character design is courtesy of Mina Ōsawa (Given), so expect the characters to at least look emotionally complex, even when dodging assassination attempts.
Spy Life, Retired-ish
The story, as described by Yen Press (who’s publishing the English version), revolves around Chloe — a spy so good at disguises and martial arts that it’s honestly unfair. After her boss stabs her in the back (not literally, but give it time), she vanishes into the kingdom of Ashberry and tries to live a “normal” life under the name Victoria.
Shockingly, peace doesn’t last. Apparently, being a legendary spy comes with baggage. As she tries to blend in, her not-so-subtle talents draw attention — especially from the second prince and a parade of other nosy characters. So much for retirement.
From Web Novel to Franchise
Syuu first uploaded the story on Shōsetsuka ni Narō back in December 2021 — because of course, that site again — with the last update in February 2022. Kadokawa took the plunge and published volume 3 of the light novel in January 2024, because punctuality is for mortals.
Meanwhile, the manga adaptation — drawn by Komo Ushino — debuted on Kadokawa’s Flos Comic site in December 2022. Volume five is scheduled for release on September 17, because the saga of Victoria of Many Faces is clearly only getting started. Yen Press is also publishing the manga in English, because apparently we need to see this chaos in every format.
So get ready. Whether you’re here for the action, the disguises, or just watching someone fail spectacularly at being normal, Victoria of Many Faces, the TV anim,e is sneaking its way to your screen soon — wearing a wig, sunglasses, and probably holding a dagger behind its back.
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