Kenja no Deshi wo Nanoru Kenja
English title: She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man
Japanese title: 賢者の弟子を名乗る賢者
Alternative titles: Kendeshi
Type: TV
Source: Light novel
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Jan 12, 2022 to Mar 30, 2022
Broadcast: Wednesdays at 00:30 (JST)
Duration: 23 min per ep
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Studios: Studio A-CAT
Producers: DAX Production, MAGES., Kadokawa, Micro Magazine Publishing, MAGNET, Micro House
Licensors: Funimation
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
Themes: Isekai, Magical Sex Shift

With a dignified veteran's body and a long white beard, summoner mage Dunbalf was one of the strongest player characters in the virtual reality online multiplayer roleplaying game Ark Earth Online, even heralded as a one-man army. Together with the "Nine Wise Mages" and King Solomon, they formed the mage player Kingdom of Alcait. But one day, Dunbalf and the other Nine Wise Mages suddenly go missing, leaving no trace behind.

In an effort to spend his expiring credits, Dunbalf had purchased a cosmetic kit and tinkered with his character; however, he accidentally fell asleep during the customization process. Upon waking up, Dunbalf not only notices that the world of Ark Earth Online has become more realistic, but also discovers that he has turned into a cute girl! After reaching Alcait, he learns it has been 30 years since he supposedly disappeared.

Now tasked with finding the other missing mages by King Solomon, the avid role player proclaims his new identity as Mira—the Pupil of the Wise Man Dunbalf—and ventures forth to prove his legacy.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Kenja no Deshi wo Nanoru Kenja was set to premiere in Fall 2021 but was delayed until January 2022. The series was released on Blu-ray and DVD in three volumes from April 27, 2022 to June 24, 2022.