Comments from additional voice actors, Yumiuri Hanamori, Masaaki Yano, and Masaaki Underwater The TV anime "Mahoutsukai Reimei Jikan", based on the light novel by Kakeru Torahiri, will start airing on April 7, 2022! To coincide with the announcement, a key visual featuring all the characters who hold the key to the story and the first PV with the first character voices have been released. In addition, additional character information and voice actor comments were also released. Yumiri Hanamori will play the unidentified "Witch of the Muddy Darkness" who has an unworldly atmosphere and knows about Sabiru's past, Masaaki Yano will play the "Beast Fallen" "Mercenary" who has the features of a huge white feline beast, and Masaaki Underwater will play the "Priest" who has an uncanny atmosphere with both eyes covered tightly with an eye patch. First PV released! The first PV with character voices has been released for the first time! The PV depicts Sabir, Ro Christus, Holt, and Kudoh setting off to participate in a special training session, and the trials they face on their journey, giving a sense of the beginning of the story. At the end of the film, when the Witch of Mud and Darkness makes her appearance, we get a glimpse of the lost past of Sabiru, and the video raises expectations for the activities of each character. Additional character information and voice actor comments Witch of Mud Darkness (CV: Yuri Hanamori) An unidentified witch who appears in the scenes that Sabiru, who has lost her memory, can only recall a few moments of. She has a somewhat unworldly atmosphere and knows about Sabiru's past. Q1. What is your impression of this work? Albus has grown up, Thirteenth is no longer around, and the mercenaries are still the same... It's a nostalgic world where things change and things stay the same. I'm sure that those who loved Book Zero will be pleased. Q2: What is your impression of the character you play and how do you feel about the role? I never thought that the day would come when I would be able to play Zero (the Witch of Mud and Darkness) again. I'm happy, I'm really happy. Please look forward to seeing what happens to Zero and the mercenaries after they finish their big journey! Mercenary (CV: Masaaki Yano) A "Beast Fallen" mercenary who serves the witch who controls the village where the special training takes place. He has the features of a huge, white, feline beast, and gives off a strong sense of intimidation to those who confront him. Q1. What is your impression of this work? I want to go there! I want to become one! Magic and beastmen are real! I was continuously excited. There were so many things I loved that I couldn't keep up with my emotions. I'm excited to see how the story develops and how the characters bond with each other. Personally, I love beastmen, so this is great! Q2: What is your impression of the character you play and how enthusiastic are you about the role? He's so fluffy! That was my first honest impression (lol). (laughs) But he has a lot of experience in his words, actions, and behavior, so I hope I can pick up on that and express it. I will do my best to play the role of a mercenary in my own way, sincerely, so that I can be of service to the work and everyone who sees it can enjoy it. Priest (CV: Masaaki Underwater) A priest who works at the church in the village where the special training takes place. Perhaps because he has lost his eyesight, he covers both eyes tightly with an eye patch. Perhaps because he is wary of witches, he often speaks in a rather harsh manner, giving off a somewhat unpleasant atmosphere. Q1: What is your impression of this work? With magic as the key word, I became more and more engrossed in the story as I saw each of the characters acting out their conflicts. The relationship between Sabiru, Dr. Ross, Holt, and Kudoh is exciting to watch, and I want to watch over them. I'm really looking forward to the day when I can see them move and perform magic in animation! Q2: What is your impression of the character you will be playing and how enthusiastic are you about the role? The priest is a calm and intelligent person, who speaks frankly and frankly to others, and has an unfathomable and mysterious aura about him that I find very attractive. I am very honored to be able to play such a priest. I will do my best to bring out the best of his charm and make "The Dawn of the Magi" more exciting together with you! I look forward to working with you! Introduction I can't remember what I am. I can't remember what the hell I am. Saville, a student at a magic school, has no memory of what happened before she entered the school. He doesn't know why he's here, and his school life is somewhat empty. He has no idea how to work hard, and his grades are always at the bottom of the class. The head of the school, Albus, suddenly gives him a dangerous special training. Albus, the head of the magic school, suddenly gives him a dangerous special training: "I want you to spread the usefulness of magic in a region where there is a witch hunt. It's been several years since the war between witches and the church ended, and the world has yet to fully accept witches and magic. The time was the dawn of wizardry. This is the story of a boy who is nobody, who finds himself with his friends who have hidden wounds in their hearts. STAFF Based on the story by Kakeru Torahiri, "Mahoutsukai Reimei Jidai" (Kodansha Ranobe Bunko) Original character design: Takashi Iwasaki Partial Character Design: Yoshinori Shizuma Director, Series Composition: Satoru Kuwabara Literature: Kakeru Torahiri, Mayumi Morita Character Design: Rena Iwasaki Art Design: Minoru Nishida Art Director: Masami Saito Color Designer: Yumi Aburaya Photography Supervisor: T2studio Editing: Wataru Uchida (Conquest) Music: Tatsuhiko Saiki Music Production: Nichion Sound Director: Satoshi Motoyama Sound Production: Bit Groove Promotion Animation Production: Tezuka Production CAST Sabir: Shuichiro Umeda Lo Christus: Miho Okazaki Holt: Sayumi Suzushiro Kudou: Taku Yashiro Witch of Mud Darkness: Yumiri Hanamori Mercenary: Masaaki Yano Priest: Masaaki Underwater Original work information Novel "Magus Reign" (Kodansha Ranobe Bunko) Author/Kakaru Torahiri Illustration by Takashi Iwasaki (C) Kakeru Torahiri, Kodansha / Wizards Dawn Production Committee
【Background】
・Graduated from Kyoto University with a major in Japanese Culture Studies, Faculty of Letters
・After graduation, worked 4 years as editor and proofreader for a print magazine specializing in traditional performing arts and culture
・Became a freelance journalist in 2021 and launched japanculturean.com in 2022
【Expertise】
・Pop-Culture Fusion Analysis
Analytical commentary on how modern pop-culture media (anime, film, fashion) incorporates and reinterprets traditional Japanese motifs.
