The main staff was also announced.
(C) Miki Nazuna, Shibano Kaito/Shueisha, Mateo Doting Committee
The first cast of the TV anime “Unrequited Villager A, Who Was Picked Up and Doted on by a Nobleman, and Also Awakened the Legendary God Skill He Actually Possessed” has been announced. Maaya Uchida will voice the main character, Mateo.
Other cast members include Yuki Yomichi as Ishtar, Sayako Tojo as Hecate, and Mei Igarashi as Metis.
Based on the light novel by Nazuna Miki (published under Shueisha’s Dash X Bunko), the story follows Mateo—a former villager reborn as the grandson of an imperial nobleman—who hatches an ancient dragon egg and revives lost magic to rise as the strongest aristocrat.
The staff lineup has also been revealed: Masahiko Komino will direct, Tsutomu Kaneko will handle series composition, and Junko Yamanaka will provide character designs. The anime is produced by Genco and animated by LunchBOX.
[Uchida Maaya (voice of Mateo)]
[Yamichi Yuki (role of Ishtar)]
[Tojo Sayako (role of Hecate)]
[Igarashi Mei (role of Metis)]
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“Unrequited Villager A” Anime Cast Announced
Maaya Uchida Leads a Magical Rebirth from Commoner to Noble
The announcement of the main cast for “Unrequited Villager A” signals that this fantasy series is shaping up to be more than just another isekai story. With Maaya Uchida playing the lead role, the production leans into star power to bring emotional depth and charm to the character of Mateo.
What sets this story apart is its intriguing mix of reincarnation tropes with noble-class politics and ancient magic revival. Mateo’s journey from a lowly villager to a dragon-hatching noble with god-tier powers promises high-stakes development with a satisfying underdog narrative.
The involvement of seasoned staff like director Masahiko Komino and scriptwriter Tsutomu Kaneko also indicates a commitment to quality storytelling. The animation studio LunchBOX, while relatively new, has the opportunity to make its mark if it delivers fluid visuals and expressive character work.
If handled well, this anime could appeal not only to fans of reincarnation and fantasy but also to viewers who enjoy watching unlikely heroes rise within rigid social hierarchies.
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