Rei Igarashi, Ai Kayano Join Cast of Though I Am an Inept Villainess Anime
The casting of veteran voice actors and the involvement of former Takarazuka Revue actresses as special supporters signal a high-profile production for the body-swap court drama.
Reporting from 1 sources: Comic Natalie.
The TV anime "Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Swap in the Imperial Court" announced five additional cast members, including Rei Igarashi and Ai Kayano. The opening theme is milet's new song "Sunny." A main trailer was released. The anime premieres July 12.
The anime will begin airing on July 12. The opening theme is milet's new song "Sunny." The main trailer, set to the song, depicts the tumultuous fate of Reirin, who has swapped bodies with Keigetsu, the most hated person in the Imperial Court. It also shows the schemes and negotiations unfolding in the glamorous Imperial Court, as well as Reirin's positive attitude in the face of adversity.
Former Takarazuka Revue top actresses Madoka Hoshikaze and Jun Hana have been appointed as special supporters. On June 21, an advance screening with stage greetings will be held at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo, and on June 28, a "big hit prayer event" will be held at a location in Tokyo. The stage greeting for the advance screening will feature Natsumi Kawaiida (Keigetsu), Hana Hishikawa (Riri), Nikorai Faranaze (Kō Tōsetsu), Madoka Hoshikaze, and Jun Hana. Attendees will receive a digital novel written by original author Satsuki Nakamura.
- Rei Igarashi: as Kō Kenshū
- Ai Kayano: as Shu Gabei
- Mai Nakahara: as Kin Seika
- Inori Minase: as Ran Hōshun
- Yui Ishikawa: as Gen Kafuki
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- Comic Natalie 「ふつつかな悪女」に五十嵐麗＆茅野愛衣ら出演 OPはmiletの新曲、本予告映像公開