Mai Nakahara, Yuka Iguchi, more join cast for October anime
On Friday, it was announced on the official website of the TV anime adaptation of the Hero Without a Class novel series by Shichio Kuzu and Yumehito Ueda that four new actors have been added to the cast.
The new cast all play members of Arel's family:
Mai Nakahara as Farah, Arel's mother
Shinya Takahashi as Leon, Arel's father
Carin Isobe as Astea, Arel's older sister
Yuka Iguchi as Mila, Arel's younger sister
In October, the anime will be released both on TV and through D Anime Store in Japan. HIDIVE will simultaneously broadcast the series as it is shown on TV and also host the world premiere of the first episode at Anime NYC from August 21-24 in New York City.
The anime stars:
- Kenshō Ono as Arel
- Saori Hayami as Laina
- Sumire Uesaka as Lilia
- Rumi Ōkubo as Kufa
The anime "The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army" is being directed by Kaoru Yabana of Studio A-Cat. Chabo Higurashi is supervising and writing the scripts for this series. Hiroto Morishita is in charge of the sound direction, while Kent Asahina is composing the music.
Kaya sings the introductory tune "Reincarnation" while Utahime Dream All Stars perform the concluding melody "Kiseki Nanka Iranai" (I Don't Need Something Like a Miracle).
One Peace Books is releasing the novels' manga adaptation in English, and it describes the story:
In a world where everyone receives a Class and Skills at the age of ten, and where such revelations have a huge impact on one's life, Arel, the son of Sword Princess Farah and Archmage Leon, learns that he has… no class at all!
Without any classes or abilities, Arel must rely solely on his effort to achieve greatness. As he embarks on his training journey, he uses his intelligence and resourcefulness to become a unique kind of hero!