Vermeil in Gold
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Vermeil in Gold

7.1
Yr 2022
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Series Brief

Overview

Rather than take a more sensible approach to salvaging his grades in time for graduation, Alto summons a bit of otherworldly help. Only after does he learn he’s bound the legendary she-devil Vermeil into service as his familiar!

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 58 /100

Vermeil in Gold received mixed reactions from anime reviewers, who evaluated it largely as a lighthearted ecchi and fantasy-comedy series. Critics highlighted the playful, awkward dynamic between student magic-user Alto and his voluptuous succubus familiar Vermeil, noting that the show works best when leaning into its slice-of-life elements and sexual humor.

While some reviewers found the series to be an above-average entry in the fan-service genre with nice animation, others expressed frustration when the show attempted to pivot away from comedy to focus on a serious plot. Overall, reception suggests it appeals primarily to fans looking for light ecchi tropes rather than high-stakes fantasy storytelling.

“An above-average ecchi series with some nice animation and a sexy love interest”

“The interactions between Alto and Vermeil are funny and awkward...”

“I absolutely despise when a good trashy anime decides to focus on the “plot”. No one is watching this for the plot.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Hidive Amazon Channel
UK • US • CA
Hulu
US
HiDive
US • CA
Why fans love it

Vermeil in Gold blends the conventions of magic school life with high-stakes supernatural summoning. As Alto navigates the pressures of graduation, the series centers on his contract with a powerful she-devil. The resulting dynamic shifts between academic tension and the erratic behavior of a familiar who defies conventional classroom expectations.

The show leans heavily into its fantasy roots, maintaining a light tone despite the dangers inherent to its setting. Maaya Uchida provides the voice for Vermeil, anchoring the character’s presence as she disrupts the social order of the school. It operates as an exercise in shounen tropes where comedy and romance often collide, creating a chaotic atmosphere that prioritizes entertainment over traditional world-building.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 58
Regulars 10
Longest run 5 eps
Yuya Hirose
Yuya Hirose
as Alto Goldfield (voice)
Maaya Uchida
Maaya Uchida
as Vermeil (voice)
Wakana Kuramochi
Wakana Kuramochi
as Lilia Kudelfeyt (voice)
Yu Okano
Yu Okano
as Marcus Parston (voice)
Kaori Ishihara
Kaori Ishihara
as Sharol Iridescence (voice)
Sakura Nakamura
Sakura Nakamura
as Francois (voice)
Kana Hanazawa
Kana Hanazawa
as Elena Kimberlight (voice)
Kazuyuki Okitsu
Kazuyuki Okitsu
as Shinōji Ryūga (voice)
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Riho Sugiyama as Jessica Schwarz (voice) Yurina Amami as Chris Westland (voice) Takehito Koyasu as Obsidian (voice) Katsuhisa Houki as Principal (voice) 1 episode Shinya Takahashi as Narration (voice) 2 episodes Shinei Ueki as Boy (voice) 1 episode Mizuna Shirakawa as Girl (voice) 1 episode Konomi Tamura as Emma (voice) 1 episode Yuka Iwahashi as Girl (voice) 1 episode Miyu Hanasaki as Girl (voice) 1 episode Aoi Inase as Girl (voice) 1 episode Moeka Gamo as Girl (voice) 1 episode Yukihiro Nozuyama as Brother (voice) 4 episodes Gakuto Kajiwara as Alan (voice) 4 episodes Toshiki Masuda as Lex Freud (voice) 5 episodes Miyuri Shimabukuro as Kohakumiya (voice) 3 episodes Nobuhiko Okamoto as Iolite (voice) 5 episodes Ikumi Hayama as Heliodor (voice) 3 episodes Mitsuki Nakamura as Teacher (voice) 3 episodes Mari Uchiyama as Girl (voice) 1 episode Hana Shimano as Girl (voice) 1 episode Maki Hanagiri as Girl (voice) 1 episode Yuuki Nakajima as Boy (voice) 1 episode Rei Miura as Boy (voice) 1 episode Haruto Shindo as Boy (voice) 1 episode Aya Endo as Fatema (voice) 4 episodes Tetsu Inada as Phalanx (voice) 3 episodes Kouhei Yanagi as Boy (voice) 5 episodes Takahiro Koike as Examinee Boy (voice) 1 episode Natsumi Fujiwara as Bad Boy (voice) 2 episodes Kazuki Miyagi as Examinee Boy (voice) 1 episode Murasaki Kawabe as Examinee Girl (voice) 1 episode Hana Satomi as Examinee Girl (voice) 1 episode Taichi Kusano as Examinee (voice) 1 episode Takahide Ishii as Examinee (voice) 1 episode Daichi Hayashi as Examinee (voice) 1 episode Rika Kinugawa as Assistant Examiner (voice) 2 episodes Junichi Yanagita as Mackenger (voice) 1 episode Yuichi Matsuda as Instructor (voice) 1 episode Jun Fukazawa as Examiner (voice) 1 episode Sayaka Ohara as Sister (voice) 1 episode Moe Kahara as Rin (voice) 1 episode Sayaka Kikuchi as Kate (voice) 1 episode Naoya Nakanishi as Villager (voice) 2 episodes Yoko Hikasa as Miel (voice) 1 episode Mariko Higashiuchi as Bad Boy (voice) 1 episode Sousuke Shimokawa as Villager (voice) 1 episode Takao Mitsutomi as Villager (voice) 1 episode Yu Wakabayashi as Villager (voice) 1 episode Narufumi Machimoto as Villager (voice) 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

Producer
Shuta Sasaki Tomoko Fujimura Kouji Sawahata Shota Watase Kouhei Yamada Tomoyuki Ohwada
Storyboard Artist
Katsumi Terahigashi Kim Seong-min Takashi Naoya Kouji Houri Masayoshi Nishida
CGI Director
Hiroyuki Ikeda
Director
Ryo Nakamura Takashi Naoya
Original Series Design
Youko Umezu
Editor
Tomomi Umetsu
Prop Designer
Ayana Togashi
Background Designer
Hiroki Ozaki Tetsuhiro Shimizu Junji Ozeki
Music Producer
Kouji Sawahata Kouhei Yamada
Director of Photography
Mitsuhiro Kuno
Animation Director
Etsuhito Mori Shiori Nakasone Chae Kwang-han Masaru Yoshioka
Supervising Animation Director
Kiyoshi Tateishi
Graphic Designer
Seiji Handa
Original Music Composer
Kenichi Kuroda
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

love triangle magic harem romance school based on manga demon succubus fantasy world ecchi shounen anime magic school
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
July 05, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
109