The official website and Twitter account for the TV anime adaptation of Toru Toba's The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt (Hey, How About Treason?) (Tensai Ōji no Akaji Kokka Saisei Jutsu - Sō da, Baikoku Shiyō) light novel series has announced that Nao Tōyama is joining the cast as Lowellmina Earthworld, second princess of the Earthworld Empire and Prince Wein's friend from school.
Sōma Saitō will be voicing the lead character, Prince Wein.
Additional cast includes:
Rie Takahashi as Ninym Ralei, Prince Wein's childhood friend and top aide
Sayaka Senbongi as Princess Falanya Elk Arbalest, Prince Wein's little sister.
Yen Press publishes the light novels in English, and they describe the story as:
It ain't easy being a genius...
Prince Wein is ready to commit treason. And who can blame him? Faced with the impossible task of ruling his pathetic little kingdom, this poor guy just can't catch a break! But with his brilliant idea of auctioning off his country, this lazy prince should be able to retire once and for all. Or that was the plan...until his treasonous schemes lead to disastrous consequences-namely, accidental victories and the favor of his people!
TEASER VISUAL:
It ain't easy being a genius...
Prince Wein is ready to commit treason. And who can blame him? Faced with the impossible task of ruling his pathetic little kingdom, this poor guy just can't catch a break! But with his brilliant idea of auctioning off his country, this lazy prince should be able to retire once and for all. Or that was the plan...until his treasonous schemes lead to disastrous consequences-namely, accidental victories and the favor of his people!