Shuichi Ikeda, who plays Char and other roles in the summer anime "Helck," will narrate the anime! PV using the OP theme and artist comments also released!

The theme song, this PV, and new cast members from the TV anime "Helck," which will begin airing in July, have been revealed.

Based on the manga by Nanaki Nanao, which has been serialized in "Ura Sunday" and "Manga One" since 2014. The story is about a mysterious hero who "hates humans," and his epic past that comes to light alongside the royal adventure and battle fantasy, as well as a heart-wrenching story that has gained popularity.

⇒ TV anime "Helck" will start airing in July 2023! 20 cast members including Katsuyuki Konishi, Mikako Komatsu, and Sadayoshi Matsuoka and teaser PV revealed!

⇒Click here for the list of summer anime 2023

The TV anime "Helck" will be broadcast on NTV and BS Nittele from July 11, 2023 (Tuesday) for two courses. This PV using the OP theme has now been released.

The opening theme for the first course is "It's My Soul," the first single release by Hiroki Nanami, who plays the role of Edil. The ending theme will be performed by <saji>, a three-piece rock band that is widely supported in the anime scene.

It was also announced that Shuichi Ikeda, known for his roles as Char Aznable in "Mobile Suit Gundam" and Shuichi Akai in "Detective Conan," will narrate the film, and Yukana will play the witch.

This PV

This PV: #

The comments from the cast members, Shuichi Ikeda and Yukana, and artists Hiroki Nanami and saji have also arrived!

Comment from Shuichi Ikeda , narrator
It has been a long time since I have narrated an anime, and it was a valuable experience.
Unfortunately, due to the Corona disaster, I was alone during the recording, but I could feel the passion of the story.
I myself was looking forward to the on-air performance.
Please give me your support.

Comment from Yukana, who plays the Witch
Yes, I am the witch.
I'm sorry for making you wait so long.
...So, the day is finally approaching! Congratulations on being on the air!
She calls herself a witch, and I hope you enjoy her unfathomable strength, her kindness, and all the other things she does... Anyway, I hope you enjoy the strange feeling of "What in the world is this person?

Comment from Hiroki Nanami, OP theme singer
This is my first anime theme song tie-in, so I am so happy to see the characters move to this song.
The impactful prelude and lyrics filled with strong feelings are inspired by the world of "Helck".
I hope you enjoy the music along with the anime.
We look forward to the broadcast of the TV anime "Helck," which we can't take our eyes off of every episode!

ED theme: saji comment
Impression of the work
Takumi Yoshida: I read all the volumes of the original work, and at first I thought it was a battle manga with strong comedic elements, but as I read on, I learned about the main character's true intentions and past, and as the volume progressed, I was drawn in by its level of seriousness.

Shinya Yutani: I love RPG-like works about other worlds, the magical world, and heroes, so I can only imagine how addicted I am to the "Helck" TV anime! I'm really looking forward to it!
Yoshimitsu Yamazaki: Battles make people hot, no matter how old they are.

What do you think of the song?
Takumi Yoshida: As I was in charge of the ending theme that concludes the work, I wanted to create a transition between the main story and the ending theme. The song is quiet and fragile yet emotional, and the lyrics seem to touch the heart of the main character.

Shinya Yutani: I imagined sadness, love, and expansion.

Yoshimitsu Yamazaki: You are not being honest!

Message to the fans.
Takumi Yoshida: We at saji aim to sing theme songs that are close to the works.
I myself am a big manga fan and respect the original work first and foremost, so I hope the song will leave a lasting impression on everyone's memories.

Shinya Yutani: Please enjoy the ending theme "Starches" along with the "Helck" TV anime! I hope everyone likes it!

Yoshimitsu Yamazaki: Let's enjoy the long-awaited TV anime adaptation together!

＜Music information
OP theme: Hiroki Nanami "It's My Soul
Lyrics/composition/arrangement: Masaki Honda

ED theme: saji "Starchis" Lyrics/composition/arrangement: Masaki Honda
Lyrics/composition/arrangement:
Takumi Yoshida(saji)

<Profile> Hiroki Nanami
Hiroki Nanami
Hiroki Nanami joined the Takarazuka Revue as a member of the 89th class. She has performed as a male star in the Sorogumi and Hoshigumi troupes.
After retiring from Takarazuka Revue in March 2019, he made his debut as an artist in August of the same year. The following year, he began his career as a voice actor and actor, and has been a main cast member of many high-profile productions and starred in stage productions.
In his first starring role in the drama "Gokon ni Tsuite Gyokai ni Nanba Datta Hana Monogatari" (When I Went to a Party, There Was No Woman), he was selected to play the role of Suho, a good-looking girl dressed as a man, and created quite a stir.
He is currently active in many fields, mainly as a voice actor, but also as an actor and artist.
#saji

●saji
Starting July 17, 2019. 3-piece rock band formed by original members of phatmans after school: Vo. & Gt. Yoshida Takumi, Gt. Shinya Utani, Ba.
The band's catchy, emotional, and blue, and serious, melancholy, two-sided music resonates with younger audiences, and has been supported by anime theme songs such as "Ahiru no Sora" and "Kagekishoujyo! and anime theme songs such as "Ahiru no Sora" and "Kagekishoujo!
The group's Vo. & Gt. Yoshida Takumi has also provided songs for many artists, including Mizuki Nana and Kis-My-Ft2.
#1

*Comments are in Japanese only.

Work Information

■TV animation "Helck
Official website: https://www.helck-anime.com
Official Twitter: #

＜Broadcast Information
Broadcasting will begin on July 11 (Tue.), 2023 for two consecutive seasons!
NTV: July 11 (Tue) from 25:29
BS Nittele: July 12 (Wed.) 24:00-

<Staff> Original story by Nanaki Nanao
Original story: Nanaki Nanao (serialized in Shogakukan's "Manga One")
Original Story Cooperation : Sho Kobayashi
Director : Tatsuo Sato
Scenario : Toshizo Nemoto, Mitsuki Hirota
Animation Character Design: Yoshinori Deino
Art Setup: Katsuhisa Takiguchi (Studio Churippu)
Art Director: Eiji Iwase (Studio Churippu)
Assistant Art Director: Daisuke Suzuki (Studio Churippu)
Color Designer: Miho Hasegawa (Hiwa)
Director of Photography: Go Shimura (T2studio)
Editing: Ryoko Kaneshige
Sound Director: Shinji Takamatsu
Sound Production: Miki Production (Team Kawadon)
Music: Yoshihisa Hirano
Animation Production: Satellite

<Cast
Herc: Katsuyuki Konishi
Vamilio: Mikako Komatsu
Asudra: Sadayuki Matsuoka
Hong: Ishida Akira
Asta: Shiki Aoki
Ista: Haruka Shiraishi
Kenros: Hiroyuki Yoshino
Hurra: Reina Maeda
Drusi: Takuya Nakajima
Rococo: Tokui Aozora
Piwi: Shiori Izawa
Cress: Motoharu Ono
Alicia: Reina Kondo
Rafaedo: Atsushi Miyauchi
Mikalos: Daisuke Hirakawa
Shalami: Yumiri Hanamori
Edil: Hiroki Nanami
Zerzion: Hideta Morishima
Halaor: Tetsushi Niwa
Eris: Aimi
Witch: Yukana
Narration: Shuichi Ikeda

<Introduction
A country in the demon world.
The Demon King has been overthrown by a brave warrior, and a competition is to be held to crown a new Demon King.
Vamilio, the fourth heavenly king of the empire who is in charge of the competition, is furious that Herc, a human hero, who is supposed to be his enemy, participates in the competition.
When Vamilio receives the news that the Demon King Ulm's castle has fallen before the finals, he sets off with the remaining finalists, including Herc, to recapture Ulm Castle.
Herc smiles and says, "Let's destroy the humans.
Does he really mean what he says? What is the truth behind the smile? ......

Recommended Articles