TV anime "Onihei" to begin airing in January 2017!　Onihei and Heizo Hasegawa will be played by Keno Horiuchi, Omasa by Hiromi Park, and Tatsuzo by Daisuke Namikawa.

It was announced that the TV anime "Onihei" will begin airing in January 2017.

Based on Shotaro Ikenami's historical novel series "Onihei Hankacho" (Bungeishunju), which has sold a total of 27 million copies. Set in Edo (present-day Tokyo), the series depicts Heizo Hasegawa, a master of the Hitsuke Touzoku Aratamekata, as he brings the villains to justice, and has gained popularity among a wide range of audiences. The work has been widely adapted into live-action dramas and manga, but this is the first time it has been made into an anime. Produced by Masao Maruyama of "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" and "Summer Wars," directed and character designed by Shigeyuki Miya of "BUZZER BEATER" and "Lupin III: GREEN vs. RED," produced by TMS Entertainment, and animated by Studio M2.
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Along with the release of the broadcast schedule, it was revealed that the main character, Heizo Hasegawa, a.k.a. Heizo the Demon, will be played by Keno Horiuchi, the female secret agent, Omasa, who adores Heizo, will be played by Hiromi Park, and Heizo's son, Tatsuzo, will be played by Daisuke Namikawa. In addition, a second visual of Onihei has been released, and the official website ( # ) is now open.
Below are the cast comments.

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Keno Horiuchi (Heizo Hasegawa, the main character/played by Onihei)
It is like a dream come true for me to play the role of Heizo, an ogre who is loved by everyone.
I will put my heart and soul into it so that many people can feel the charm of "Onihei Hankacho".

Park Norumi (as Omasa, a female secret agent who adores Heizo)
I am very excited to play the role of Omasa, a female secret agent who adores Heizo.
As a female creature, I want to bring back to life the human karma and darkness that stirred within the sense of entrapment of that era.

Daisuke Namikawa (Heizo's son, Tatsuzo)
I feel responsible to play the role of Tatsuzo in a work that has been loved by countless people for such a long time. I will do my best to make it the best production ever! Thank you very much for your kind support!