During the Crunchyroll Showcase at New York Comic-Con 2026, the anime industry received a monumental announcement for webtoon fans worldwide. The popular fantasy romance series The Remarried Empress (Saikon Koutei) is officially making the leap to television, with an animated adaptation scheduled to premiere in 2027. Studio TROYCA has been tapped to bring the sweeping political intrigue and dramatic romance to life, accompanied by a special promotional video and a fresh character visual.
Stellar Production Lineup
The adaptation boasts an impressive roster of creative talent behind the scenes. Directing the series is Tetsuya Yanagisawa, known for his work on Boushoku no Berserk. Series composition and scripts are managed by Akiko Inoue, while Jun Nakai handles character designs, drawing from his experience on NieR:Automata Ver1.1a. Musical accompaniment for the royal courts and conspiracies will be composed by Yuuki Fukazawa.
The main voice cast brings together seasoned industry veterans to voice the intricate web of royalty and betrayal:
- Youko Hikasa as Navier Ellie Trovi
- Ryouhei Kimura as Prince Heinrey
- Tomoaki Maeno as Emperor Sovieshu
- Reina Ueda as Rashta
A Global Phenomenon
Originally originating as a web novel written by Alphatart on the Naver Web Novel platform, the story was subsequently adapted into a smash-hit webtoon illustrated by Sumpul, published via Naver Webtoon and localized globally. With over 630 million views in Japan alone and nearly 3 billion views worldwide, the tale of Empress Navier's calculated dignity in the face of betrayal and her shocking alliance with Prince Heinrey has captivated millions.
Empress of the Eastern Nation Navier Ellie Trovi stands at the pinnacle of noblewomen with dignity and grace. Although she and her husband, Emperor Sovieshu, are not as intimate as other couples, their trust in each other has been built over years of friendship. But then, wanting something more, he brings in a concubine—a former slave named Rashta—and that is when everything begins to fall apart.
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Fans can follow further updates on the official website at saikon-anime.com and via the official X account @Saikon_Anime.
