Victoria of Many Faces

Victoria of Many Faces
First light novel volume cover featuring Nonna (left) and Chloe (right)
手札が多めのビクトリア
(Tefuda ga Ōme no Bikutoria)
GenreDrama, fantasy
Novel series
Written bySyuu
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Original runSeptember 15, 2021 – November 8, 2021
Novel series
Sequel
Written bySyuu
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Original runApril 28, 2022 – present
Light novel
Written bySyuu
Illustrated by
  • Nanna Fujimi (vol. 1–2)
  • Komo Ushino (vol. 3–)
Published byMedia Factory
English publisher
ImprintMF Books
Original runJuly 25, 2022 – present
Volumes4
Manga
Written bySyuu
Illustrated byKomo Ushino
Published byKadokawa Shoten
English publisher
  • NA: Yen Press
ImprintFlos Comic
MagazineComicWalker
Original runDecember 16, 2022 – present
Volumes7
Anime television series
Directed byNobukage Kimura
Produced by
  • Sachi Kawamoto
  • Yuzuru Saitou
  • Ryouta Tomizuka
  • Hideo Hirata
  • Masaharu Kado
Written byNaohiro Fukushima
Music byMoe Hyūga
StudioStudio Deen
Licensed by
Original networkTXN (TV Tokyo), AT-X
Original run July 8, 2026 – present
Episodes9
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Victoria of Many Faces (Japanese: 手札が多めのビクトリア, Hepburn: Tefuda ga Ōme no Bikutoria) is a Japanese light novel series written by Syuu and illustrated by Nanna Fujimi. It was originally serialized on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō from September to November 2021, with a sequel serialized since April 2022. The series was later acquired by Media Factory and published under their MF Books imprint in July 2022. A manga adaptation illustrated by Komo Ushino began serialization on Kadokawa's ComicWalker website in December 2022. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Deen aired from July to September 2026. A second season and special episode have been announced.

Synopsis

Chloe was a spy who served the Kingdom of Hagl using her top-notch skills in disguises and martial arts. After the betrayal of her boss, Chloe retires to civilian life living in the Kingdom of Ashbury and now goes by the name Victoria Sellers. She later adopts an abandoned girl named Nonna, and finds out that the skills she used as a spy can be applied to civilian life as well.

Characters

Victoria Sellers (ビクトリア・セラーズ, Bikutoria Serāzu) / Chloe (クロエ, Kuroe) / Anna Dale (アンナ・デール, An'na Dēru)
Voiced by: Chika Anzai
Nonna (ノンナ)
Voiced by: Shion Wakayama
Jeffrey Asher (ジェフリー・アッシャー, Jefurī Asshā)
Voiced by: Yōhei Azakami
Lancome (ランコム, Rankomu)
Voiced by: Kenji Nojima
Edward Asher (エドワード・アッシャー, Edowādo Asshā)
Voiced by: Daisuke Ono
Yolana Haynes (ヨラナ・ヘインズ, Yorana Heinzu)
Voiced by: Saeko Akiho [ja]
Bernard Fitcher (バーナード・フィッチャー, Bānādo Ficchā)
Voiced by: Hiroshi Yanaka
Zaharo (ザハーロ, Zahāro)
Voiced by: Makoto Furukawa
Cedric Ashbury (セドリック・アシュベリー, Sedorikku Ashuberī)
Voiced by: Kensho Ono
Conrad Ashbury (コンラッド・アシュベリー, Konraddo Ashuberī)
Voiced by: Ryōta Ōsaka
Clark Anderson (クラーク・アンダーソン, Kurāku Andāson)
Voiced by: Megumi Han

Media

Light novel

Written by Syuu, Victoria of Many Faces was originally serialized on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō from September 15 to November 8, 2021, with a sequel series in serialization since April 28, 2022. The series was later acquired by Media Factory and is published with illustrations by Nanna Fujimi under their MF Books light novel imprint on July 25, 2022, with Volumes 3 and onward including illustrations by Komo Ushino with Fujimi credited for character design. Four volumes have been released as of June 25, 2026.

During their panel at Sakura-Con 2024, Yen Press announced that they have licensed the series for English publication, with the first volume released in September 2024.

No. Original release date Original ISBN North American release date North American ISBN
1July 25, 2022978-4-04-681576-7September 24, 2024978-1-9753-9074-7
  1. Prologue: "Carefully Laid Plans"
  2. Chapter 1: "When I Met the Girl"
  3. Chapter 2: "Lady Yolana and the Grumpy Old Historian"
  4. Chapter 3: "Our First Picnic"
  5. Interlude: "Lancome's Recollections"
  6. Chapter 4: "The Soiree"
  7. Interlude: "Jeffrey's Regret"
  8. Chapter 5: "The Incident at the Soiree"
  9. Chapter 6: "Peaceful Days"
  1. Chapter 7: "Nonna Home Alone"
  2. Chapter 8: "Victoria's Scars"
  3. Chapter 9: "A Baby-Pink Dress"
  4. Chapter 10: "Miles"
  5. Chapter 11: "Preparing to Leave the Kingdom"
  6. Interlude: "The Chef from Hagl"
  7. Chapter 12: "The Third Order of the Knights"
  8. Chapter 13: "Life on the Farm"
  9. Chapter 14: "Setting Sail"
2December 23, 2022978-4-04-681929-1April 1, 2025978-1-9753-9076-1
  1. Prologue: "In the Kingdom of Shen"
  2. Chapter 1: "Homecoming and Reunions"
  3. Chapter 2: "The Lost Crown"
  4. Interlude: "Edward Asher's Hunch"
  5. Chapter 3: "Innermost Feelings"
  6. Chapter 4: "The Sybil Forest"
  7. Chapter 5: "My Pet Sibby"
  8. Interlude: "Edward's Paternal Instincts"
  9. Chapter 6: "Mother Superior Eliza and the Used Bookstore"
  1. Chapter 7: "A Peerage Ceremony and a Tea Party"
  2. Chapter 8: "An Old Contract"
  3. Chapter 9: "Beautiful Old Books"
  4. Chapter 10: "A Visit With Lady Yolana"
  5. Epilogue: "A Tea Party at the Asher Estate"
  • Bonus: "A Boy and His Mother"
  • Bonus: "Reed's Daily Life"
  • Bonus: "Blythe Asher's Daily Life"
3January 25, 2024978-4-04-683251-1November 25, 2025979-8-8554-0843-0
  1. Prologue: "A Gentle Morning"
  2. Chapter 1: "Victoria's Peaceful Days"
  3. Interlude: "A Female Spy's Hesitations"
  4. Chapter 2: "A Request from the Third Order"
  5. Chapter 3: "Victoria at the Castle, Nonna Sent Away"
  6. Chapter 4: "The Truth and the Saint Floren Festival"
  7. Chapter 5: "Crossing the Line"
  1. Interlude: "Bernard and Nonna's Book Exchange"
  2. Chapter 6: "Royal Appointments"
  3. Chapter 7: "Nonna's Story"
  4. Epilogue: "Crown Princess Delphine's Thoughts"
  • Bonus: "Michael Anderson's Theory"
  • Bonus: "Miles's Wish"
  • Bonus: "The Asher Family's Long Ride"
4June 25, 2026978-4-04-660223-7——

Manga

A manga adaptation illustrated by Komo Ushino began serialization on Kadokawa Corporation's ComicWalker website on December 16, 2022, with its chapters collected into seven tankōbon volumes as of July 2026.

During their panel at Anime NYC 2024, Yen Press announced that they have also licensed the manga for English publication.

No. Original release date Original ISBN North American release date North American ISBN
1July 14, 2023978-4-04-682496-7February 18, 2025979-8-8554-0546-0
  • Chapters 1–5
  • Bonus
2February 17, 2024978-4-04-683037-1June 24, 2025979-8-8554-1517-9
  • Chapters 6–10
3September 17, 2024978-4-04-683955-8February 10, 2026979-8-8554-2095-1
  • Chapters 11–15
4March 17, 2025978-4-04-684438-5September 22, 2026979-8-8554-2837-7
  • Chapters 16–20
5September 17, 2025978-4-04-685055-3——
6February 16, 2026978-4-04-685749-1——
7July 17, 2026978-4-04-660423-1——

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on September 12, 2025. It is produced by Studio Deen and directed by Nobukage Kimura [ja], with Naohiro Fukushima supervising series scripts, Mina Ōsawa designing the characters, and Moe Hyūga composing the music. The series aired from July 8 to September 2, 2026, on TV Tokyo and its affiliates. The opening theme song is "Isshin" (一進; 'One Step'), performed by Haku [ja], and the ending theme song is "En no Tsuki" (縁のつき), performed by KI_EN. Crunchyroll is streaming the series. Medialink licensed the series in Southeast Asia for streaming on Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.

Following the airing of the final episode, a second season and special episode were announced.

Episodes

No.Title Directed by Written by Storyboarded by Original release date 
1"Free, Unbound by Anyone"
Transliteration: "Dare ni mo Shibararezu Jiyū ni" (Japanese: 誰にも縛られず自由に)		Naoki Murata &
Nobukage Kimura [ja]		Naohiro FukushimaNobukage Kimura [ja]July 8, 2026 (2026-07-08)
2"No One Should Feel Sorry for Me"
Transliteration: "Kawaisō ja Nai no yo" (Japanese: 可哀想じゃないのよ)		Shunji YoshidaNaohiro FukushimaSatoji FunakuboJuly 15, 2026 (2026-07-15)
3"I Couldn't Become Someone to Be Depended Upon"
Transliteration: "Tayorareru Sonzai ni Narenakatta" (Japanese: 頼られる存在になれなかった)		Yui Kamura [ja]Minaka SakamotoYui Kamura [ja]July 22, 2026 (2026-07-22)
4"Are You Going to Arrest Me?"
Transliteration: "Watashi no Koto o Tsukamaemasu ka?" (Japanese: 私のことを捕まえますか？)		Shigeyasu Yamauchi [ja]Takumi FukayaShigeyasu Yamauchi [ja]July 29, 2026 (2026-07-29)
5"Prepared to Pay for What I've Done"
Transliteration: "Itsuka Kono Mi ni Bachi ga Ataru Koto o" (Japanese: いつかこの身にバチが当たることを)		Masahiko Watanabe [ja]Minaka SakamotoOsamu Yamasaki [ja]August 5, 2026 (2026-08-05)
6"Think About This Child's Happiness"
Transliteration: "Kono Ko no Shiawase o Kangaete Yaranai to" (Japanese: この子の幸せを考えてやらないと)		Sun Rui Jie
& Ze En		Takumi FukayaHiroshi MatsuzonoAugust 12, 2026 (2026-08-12)
7"I Made Great Memories"
Transliteration: "Suteki na Omoide ga Dekita no wa" (Japanese: 素敵な思い出ができたのは)		Naoki MurataNaohiro FukushimaKiyotaka Ōhata [ja]August 19, 2026 (2026-08-19)
8"I Am Truly Thankful"
Transliteration: "Hontō ni Arigatō tte Omō no yo" (Japanese: 本当にありがとうって思うのよ)		Masahiko WatanabeMinaka SakamotoHiroyuki FukushimaAugust 26, 2026 (2026-08-26)
9"No Matter What Happens in the Future"
Transliteration: "Kono Saki Nani ga Atte mo" (Japanese: この先何があっても)		Lee Ki-Seop &
Nobukage Kimura		Naohiro FukushimaShigeyasu YamauchiSeptember 2, 2026 (2026-09-02)

Other

A promotional video was uploaded to the Kadokawa Anime YouTube channel on August 23, 2022. The video featured narration from Ami Koshimizu.

Reception

The series was ranked ninth in the tankōbon category at the 2023 Next Light Novel Awards.

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 TV Tokyo listed the series premiere on July 7 at 24:00, which is effectively July 8 at midnight JST.
  2. 1 2 3 Production staff information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.

References

  1. 1 2 "Victoria of Many Faces, Vol. 1 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 12, 2025). "Victoria of Many Faces Light Novels Get TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 29, 2026). "Victoria of Many Faces Anime Reveals 8 More Cast Members". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
  4. ↑ 手札が多めのビクトリア1〜元工作員は人生をやり直し中〜【書籍発売中・コミック連載中】 (in Japanese). Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  5. ↑ 手札が多めのビクトリア 2 【コミカライズ・書籍発売中】 (in Japanese). Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  6. 1 2 手札が多めのビクトリア4 (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
  7. ↑ Mateo, Alex (March 29, 2024). "Yen Press Licenses 6 Manga, 4 Light Novel Series for September 2024". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  8. ↑ 手札が多めのビクトリア 1 (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  9. ↑ 手札が多めのビクトリア 2 (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Victoria of Many Faces, Vol. 2 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  11. ↑ 手札が多めのビクトリア 3 (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Victoria of Many Faces, Vol. 3 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  13. ↑ 『手札が多めのビクトリア』のコミカライズ連載が開始 元凄腕工作員のセカンドライフストーリー. LN-News.com (in Japanese). December 17, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  14. 1 2 手札が多めのビクトリア 7 (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
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  17. ↑ "Victoria of Many Faces, Vol. 1 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  18. ↑ 手札が多めのビクトリア 2 (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Victoria of Many Faces, Vol. 2 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  20. ↑ 手札が多めのビクトリア 3 (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Victoria of Many Faces, Vol. 3 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  22. ↑ 手札が多めのビクトリア 4 (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Victoria of Many Faces, Vol. 4 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  24. ↑ 手札が多めのビクトリア 5 (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  25. ↑ 手札が多めのビクトリア 6 (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
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  27. ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 16, 2026). "Victoria of Many Faces TV Anime Reveals Teaser Visual, July Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  28. ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 5, 2026). "Victoria of Many Faces TV Anime Reveals July 7 Debut in Short Promo Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  29. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (June 27, 2026). "Victoria of Many Faces Anime's New Promo Video Reveals Opening Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  30. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (April 23, 2026). "Victoria of Many Faces Anime Reveals Ending Song Artist". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  31. ↑ Mateo, Alex (June 3, 2026). "Crunchyroll to Stream 'Goodbye, Lara', Firefly Wedding, Tomb Raider King, Overgeared, More Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
  32. ↑ "🌻 #Medialink July 2026 New Anime Line-Up🌻
    🃏 Victoria of Many Faces
    🎀 Premiere 7 July, Every Tuesday at 23:00 (UTC+8) on Ani-One Asia YouTube!"    . July 7, 2026. Retrieved July 7, 2026 – via YouTube.
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  35. ↑ "Watch Victoria of Many Faces". Crunchyroll. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  36. ↑ "On Air | Terebi Anime「Tefuda ga Ōme no Bikutoria」Kōshiki Saito" ON AIR | TVアニメ「手札が多めのビクトリア」公式サイト [On Air | TV Anime「Victoria of Many Faces」Official Site]. victoria-anime.com. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  37. ↑ 『手札が多めのビクトリア』のスペシャルPVが公開 ナレーションを小清水亜美さんが担当. LN-News.com (in Japanese). August 3, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  38. ↑ 【次にくるライトノベル大賞2023】『クラスで2番目に可愛い女の子と友だちになった』（文庫部門）、『TS衛生兵さんの戦場日記』（単行本部門）が大賞受賞. Famitsu (in Japanese). February 26, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2025.