The "Funeral Procession of the Rose King" is a dark fantasy series by Fumi Kanno, based on Shakespeare's historical plays "Henry VI" and "Richard III," currently serialized in "Monthly Princess" (Akita Shoten). The story takes place during the Wars of the Roses in medieval England, when the two houses of York, the White Rose, and Lancaster, the Red Rose, repeatedly vie for the throne. The story depicts how Richard, the third son of the York family, who is cursed with the secret of having both male and female sexuality, is led to a cruel fate. New cast members have been announced for the second season. Tomokazu Sugita plays the role of Buckingham, an ambitious man who becomes Richard's kingmaker. Yuko Kaita plays the role of Jane, who corrupts the court by seducing King Edward IV with her bewitching charm. Akira Ishida plays the role of Richmond, a survivor of the Lancastrian faction, who is working to become king himself. In addition, an advance screening and talk show will be held on April 3 at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Shinjuku, Tokyo, prior to the second-cour broadcast. Mitsuki Saiga (Richard), Tomokazu Sugita (Buckingham), Satoshi Hino (Catesby) and other cast members are scheduled to appear on stage. For more information on the event, including tickets, please check the official website. The second season of the TV anime "Funeral Arrangement of the Rose King" will begin airing on April 10 on TOKYO MX and other stations. ＜Cast comments are as follows Tomokazu Sugita Comment How did you feel when you were chosen to appear in "The Funeral Row of the Rose King"? When I grow up, it is this voice. Back to those pure days! I thought for sure that I would be asked to do so. But this is the voice. Please give a message to the fans who are looking forward to the anime. Please tell us rather what you are looking forward to. Whether Buckingham will listen to those words is unknown. Yuko Kaita comment How did you feel when you were chosen to perform in "The Funeral Procession of the Rose King"? I have always loved Shakespeare, and I have been to see both the "Henry VI" trilogy and "Richard III" on stage many times, so I was hooked on this play! It was interesting, dreamy and thrilling to interpret from such a new angle. So I am very happy to participate! Please give a message to the fans who are looking forward to the anime. Since this is a recording of the Corona disaster, I myself only know part of how the other performers are going to act and interact with each other. Let's wait excitedly together to see what kind of life has been breathed into this fascinating work! Akira Ishida Comment How did you feel when you were chosen to appear in "The Funeral Procession of the Rose King"? When I learned about the content of the work, I regretted my life for not having studied Shakespeare and medieval Western history properly. Because of these things, I should have packed up basic knowledge when I was a student. I now regret that I should have done so. Please give a message to the fans who are looking forward to the anime. I am sure that the viewers who have been watching the series in order will be able to accept it as a human drama with a whirlpool of desires, so I hope that you will enjoy it as much as I have. We hope that you will enjoy the combination of the aspects that are unique to the times. TV animation "Funeral Row of the Rose King" 2nd season [TOKYO MX] From April 10, every Sunday at 22:30 [BS11] From April 12, every Tuesday at 24:00 [Sun TV] From April 10, every Sunday at 23:30 [KBS Kyoto] From April 10, every Sunday at 23:30 Broadcasting is scheduled to begin sequentially on AT-X. Broadcast dates and times are subject to change. Main Staff Original story: "The Funeral Row of the Rose King" by Fumi Kanno (serialized in Akita Shoten's "Monthly Princess") Original story: William Shakespeare's "Henry VI" and "Richard III Director: Kentaro Suzuki Series Composition/Screenplay: Hiroki Uchida Character Design: Chikara Hashizume Art Director: Kentaro Izumi Color Design: Mayumi Tenbashi Director of Photography: Akihiro Takahashi Sound Director: Miwa Iwanami Music: Sachi Otani Music Production: Lantis Animation Production: J.C. STAFF Main Cast Richard: Mitsuki Saiga / Henry: Hikaru Midorikawa / Richard, Duke of York: Scholar Hayami / Edward: Kosuke Toriumi George: Yasuaki Uchisho / Earl of Warwick: Tetsu Mikami / Catesby: Satoshi Hino / Queen Margaret: Sayaka Ohara Prince Edward: Kohei Amasaki / Buckingham: Riho Sugiyama (Cool 1), Tomokazu Sugita (Cool 2) Jane: Yuko Kaita / Tyrell: Hikaru Midorikawa / Richmond: Akira Ishida / Narration: Hochu Otsuka (c) Fumi Kanno (Akita Shoten) / The Funeral Procession of the Rose King Production Committee Reference: https://animeanime.jp/article/2022/03/04/67958.html
【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.
