The
adaptation to the manga anime Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime (English title: The
Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princess), the work of the Northishiro-chan
screenwriter and the illustrator Yukiji Setsuda, confirmed that its premiere
will be on July 5 at 4:00 p.m.
Subsequently,
the series will be broadcast on television on July 12 at 3:30 p.m. (Spain) by
the Tokyo MX and Sun TV channels, and later will also reach Bs11 and Tochigi
TV.
A new
promotional image was also revealed, showing the three protagonists - Ciel,
Anemone and Gore - whispering "Shhh" while wearing weapons behind the
hero Toto, making it clear that appearances deceive.
A story of
trust, betrayal and lethal beauty
The plot
follow Toto, a young hero with great physical strength, but with extreme
shyness that prevents him from forming a group. Everything changes when three
mysterious and charming girls - Ciel, Anemone and Gore - offer to join their
team. However, what Toto does not know is that the three have a hidden
objective: to kill him.
Between
comic situations and tension -loaded fighting, the story mixes fantasy, action
and black comedy, with turns that will test the confidence of the protagonist
and the sincerity of their companions.
A
experience with experience and a luxury cast
The anime
is being produced by the Connect studio, under the direction of Noriaki
Akitaya, known for his work in Bakuman. and The Unwanted Undead Adventurer. The
script is in the hands of the veteran Michiko Yokote (Shirobako, Tsurune),
while the design of characters is done by Takao Sano. The music will be in
charge of Shun Narita.
The main
cast includes:
SUNSUKE
Takeuchi as Toto
Iori Saeki
as Ciel
Hitomi ueda
as anemone
Haruka
Shiraishi as gore
In
addition, the actresses who play the three murderers will also take care of the
closing theme entitled "Suki Magazine".
From manga
to the screen: a comedy with edge
The manga
debuted in the magazine Weekly Shōnen Champion by Akita Shoten in October 2022,
and has maintained a constant publication since then. The compilation volume
number 11 was launched on April 8, which reflects its good reception among
Japanese readers.
With a
hilarious premise and charismatic characters, Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime
aims to become one of the most original and entertaining titles of the summer
season.
