AI Animation Company Puri Prince Announces Short Anime "Dennō Isu Tantei Charlotte ~Dead Man's Hand~"

Often mentioned in the field of AI animation, Puri Prince recently officially announced a new short anime project. This production, titled "Dennō Isu Tantei Charlotte ~Dead Man's Hand~", is adapted from noriyang's web novel of the same name. The announcement was featured in a news article shared by Anime News Network on July 2, 2026. Puri Prince had previously attracted attention with short animations such as "The Dog & the Boy", produced using AI technologies.

The web novel "Dennō Isu Tantei Charlotte" is known for its fantasy detective-themed story. The main character Charlotte is an unusual detective who solves mysteries together with a smart chair ("Dennō Isu"). noriyang's series had gained a large readership on web novel platforms. The production company aims to preserve the spirit of the original novel by staying faithful to the story's short format in the anime adaptation.

The voice cast is quite exciting. Hina Yomiya, who will bring Charlotte to life, is known for her performance as Nijika Ijichi in Bocchi the Rock!. Accompanying her is Tomokazu Sugita, a legendary figure in the anime world, having left his mark with unforgettable roles such as Gintoki Sakata (Gintama) and Kyon (Haruhi Suzumiya). We are looking forward to seeing the chemistry between the two.

Puri Prince's AI-based animation production process is generating both curiosity and controversy in the industry. The company promises faster and lower-cost production using AI-assisted tools instead of traditional hand-drawn animation. However, this also brings concerns about unemployment and debates over creativity. Nevertheless, projects like "Dennō Isu Tantei Charlotte ~Dead Man's Hand~" are seen as an important step in demonstrating the potential of AI animation.

The short anime, for which no release date or platform information has been shared yet, will likely be released online. noriyang's fans are eagerly waiting to see how faithful this adaptation will be to the novel and what aesthetic the AI animation will bring to the characters. Keep following Puri Prince and anime news sources to stay updated.