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.
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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
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.
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.
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced on September 12, 2025. It is produced by Studio Deen and directed by Nobukage Kimura, 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, 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.
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.