The Akuyaku Reijō Tensei Oji-san anime has unveiled seven new cast members, along with its first promotional video, giving fans a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming series. The official website for the television anime adaptation of Michiro Ueyama’s manga shared the exciting news, introducing the latest additions to the talented voice cast.
New Cast Members:
1. Akira Sekine as Anna Doll
2. Kaito Ishikawa as Virgile Vierge
3. Yūichirō Umehara as Richard Verseau
4. Ryōta Suzuki as Auguste Lion
5. Takuma Nagatsuka as Pierre Gemeaux
6. Seiichirō Yamashita as Lambert Balance
7. Aoi Koga as Lucas Vierge
These new cast members will bring life to the characters in the series, adding depth and personality to the story. The diverse range of voice actors promises to deliver a captivating performance that will immerse viewers in the world of Akuyaku Reijō Tensei Oji-san.
The anime is set to debut on MBS and TBS, along with its 28 affiliate channels, as part of the Super Animeism TURBO programming block in January 2025. Fans can look forward to an engaging and entertaining series that will surely captivate audiences.
In addition to the cast announcement, the staff behind the anime includes talented individuals who will contribute to the overall success of the project. Tetsuya Takeuchi, known for his work as chief animation director and director of Yuri Seijin Naoko-san, is taking the helm as director. Shingo Irie, the scriptwriter for popular series like Golden Kamuy and Log Horizon, will oversee the series scripts.
The character designs are being handled by Haruka Matsunae, known for her work on Ascendance of a Bookworm, while Yuki Miyamoto is in charge of the monster design. The music composers, including Natsumi Tabuchi, Misaki Tsuchida, Tsugumi Tanaka, Reiko Abe, and Kaho Sawada, will create a captivating soundtrack that enhances the storytelling.
The manga, which serves as the source material for the anime, follows the story of Kenzaburō Tondabayashi, a 52-year-old public servant who finds himself reincarnated into a fantasy world after a traffic accident. Reborn as Grace Auvergne, the haughty daughter of a duke, Kenzaburō navigates this new world filled with magic and intrigue.
Ueyama, the creator of the manga, launched the series in Shonengahosha’s Monthly Youngking Ours GH magazine in March 2020. The success of the manga has led to the highly anticipated anime adaptation, which is set to bring the story to life in a new and exciting way.
With a talented cast, dedicated staff, and a compelling story, Akuyaku Reijō Tensei Oji-san promises to be a must-watch for fans of fantasy and adventure anime. Stay tuned for more updates and information as the release date approaches.
