On the official site for the anime adaptation of the manga written and illustrated by Hazano Kazutake , Shiro Seijo to Kuro Bokushi ( Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence ), a new promotional video for the project was revealed. The video again confirms that the premiere is scheduled for April 2023 in Japan.
The press release revealed new members of the voice cast, including:
- Kanna Nakamura as Hazelita Aldridge.
- Haruki Ishiya as Abel.
- Haruka Tomatsu as Mel.
- Mai Nakahara as Rebecca.
- Makoto Koichi as Erik.
Kazutake began publishing the manga in Kodansha 's Shounen Magazine R in April 2017. The series is also published on the Magazine Pocket service, and Kodansha published the tenth compiled book volume on June 16 in Japan.
Sinopsis of Shiro Seijo to Kuro Bokushi
On the small outskirts of a sleepy town, Lawrence works as a local pastor for the townspeople. In case of need, he is in charge of guiding people to the church to visit the "Saint", a symbol of good morals who attends to the struggles of each parishioner and gives him sincere advice. Cecelia, a kind young woman, is in charge of carrying out this function; however, this tedious job exhausts her quickly. That, coupled with her hidden sleepy nature, causes her to often hang around church. This leaves Lawrence having to take care of the church by himself. While Cecelia sleeps in anticipation of her next visit, Lawrence tends to her needs and fulfills the many responsibilities of the church.
Little by little, they begin to establish a comfortable and trusting friendship with each other. Lawrence's acceptance of Cecelia's lax nature excites her, while Cecelia grows accustomed to Lawrence's overly caring nature. However, as the adoring, absent-minded saint's feelings for the dense, overly protective shepherd grow beyond friendship, how will he respond?
(c)Hazano Watake, Kodansha/"White Saint and Black Pastor" Production Committee
