The team responsible for the anime adaptation of the fantasy light novels written by Tsukikage and illustrated by Chyko, Nageki no Bourei wa Intai shitai, has announced on their official media its scheduled premiere for this upcoming October 1st on Japanese television, specifically on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and Sun Television channels.
In addition to this impressive news, a new promotional video for the series has also been released, in which we get a preview of the work that Zero-G, the animation studio behind its production, is carrying out with this project. You can enjoy the trailer below:
This promotional video of the anime Nageki no Bourei wa Intai shitai also gives us a preview of the anime’s opening theme, which is performed by Lezel and titled “Kattou Tomorrow“. Besides that, the closing theme has also been presented, titled “Scream” and performed by Pmarusama.
Production & Voice Casting
Added to the important information that has been provided by the official media, we now have access to the members of the staff of Nageki no Bourei wa Intai shitai, who are in charge of bringing these light novels to animated life. Masahiro Takata directs this project for Zero-G studio, and is also credited as sound director along with Saber Links, who are in charge of general sound production. The series scripts are in the hands of Aria, and Yuusuke Isouchi and Shingo Fujisaki are responsible for the character design.
The main voice cast was previously made public, led by Kenshō Ono who will portray Krai Andrey and Miyu Kubota who will embody Tino Shade, but it never hurts to take another look, right?
- Kenshō Ono as Krai Andrey
- Miyu Kubota as Tino Shade
- Yō Taichi as Eva Renfield
- Akira Sekine as Luda Lumbeck
- Kouji Seki as Greg Zangief
- Seiji Maeda as Gilbert Busch
The Japanese light novel series written by Tsukikage and illustrated by Chyko, Nageki no Bourei wa Intai shitai, was published on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in January 2018. After this, the rights were acquired by Micro Magazine, which began publishing Nageki no Burei under its GC Novels label in August 2018.
Nageki no Bourei wa Intai shitai also has a manga adaptation, which has been illustrated by Rai Hebino, and began serialization on Kadokawa Shoten‘s ComicWalker manga website in April 2019.
Synopsis
Nageki no Bourei wa Intai Shitai, also known as “Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Woe is the Weakling Who Leads the Strongest Party,” is a fun saga of misunderstandings and adventures in a world filled with magic and mystery. The protagonist, Krai Andrey, is a uniquely weak character but finds himself at the core of a group of treasure hunters recognized as the strongest in the kingdom. Despite his actual incompetence in combat and magical skills, Krai‘s actions and words are misinterpreted by his peers and rivals as strategies of a tactical genius, leading him to achieve entirely accidental victories against enemies he actually does not understand.
The charm of the story lies in how Krai Andrey, unintentionally, rises to the top of the adventuring hierarchy thanks to an endless series of comedic misunderstandings. Each new challenge faced by the group results in situations where, for example, Krai might clumsily stumble, which accidentally results in the defeat of a formidable monster or the solving of an ancient riddle. This cycle of fortuitous victories is celebrated by his companions who revere Krai as if he were a legendary hero, further strengthening the misunderstandings surrounding his true nature.
Throughout the series, Krai Andrey and his group encounter various secondary characters who enrich the plot with their own stories and peculiar personalities, adding depth and variety to the central narrative. However, critics and fans agree that the potential for Krai‘s character development is an aspect that could be explored further in the series. By addressing this aspect, “Let This Grieving Soul Retire!” could evolve from being a comedy series based on repetitive patterns to one with richer character arcs and more complex group dynamics, maintaining audience interest in Krai Andrey‘s future adventures.
Okay, I think it will take us longer to pronounce his full name in English than to receive the premiere of the series on October 1st. Anyway, we will definitely be on the lookout for that date, right? And while we’re at it, why don’t you stop by the comments and leave us your opinion on this proposal? You know, we’ll be reading you! 🙂
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