Anime Adaptation Announced
Great news for fans of historical romance and light novels! The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Yuuki Hiro‘s Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku (also known as 20th Century Electricity Catalog) has just unveiled some exciting updates. This Friday, they revealed new cast members and dropped a character promo, adding to the anticipation. Circle July 2026 on your calendars—that’s when the series kicks off, and it’ll be streaming exclusively worldwide on Netflix.
Meet the New Voice Cast
The anime is stacking up its voice talent with some familiar and beloved actors. Here’s a breakdown of the latest additions:
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Kengo Kuga | Takeuchi Shunsuke (known for Vinland Saga Season 2) |
| Yousuke Mizoe | Uchiyama Kouki (known for Mahoutsukai no Yome) |
| Noriko Momokawa | Kotobuki Minako (known for Hotel Inhumans) |
| Seiroku Sakamoto | Ono Daisuke (known for Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon) |
Behind the Scenes: The Creative Team
A stellar crew is behind this adaptation, ensuring it captures the charm of the original. Here’s the key staff bringing it all together:
| Role | Staff Member |
|---|---|
| Director | Oota Minoru (episode director for Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon S) |
| Series Composition | Urahata Tatsuhiko (worked on Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf) |
| Character Design & Chief Animation Director | Okamura Kouhei (from Free! Movie: The Final Stroke) |
| World Design | Suzuki Takaaki (known for Violet Evergarden) |
| Music Composition | Koto Hitomi |
The anime is being produced at the acclaimed Kyoto Animation studio, so expect nothing short of beautiful visuals and heartfelt storytelling.
Source Material Background
Curious about where it all started? Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku began as a light novel by Yuuki Hiro. It made waves by winning Honorable Mention at the 8th Kyoto Animation Award back in 2017. Published under Kyoto Animation’s KA Esuma Bunko label in August 2018, the novel features gorgeous illustrations by Ikeda Kazumi, who also handled character design for Hibike! Euphonium 3.
Source
This announcement was originally reported by Comic Natalie.
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