The popular series "Sayonara Ryusei, Konnichiwa Jinsei", which has sold over 1 million copies in total, will be adapted into a TV anime in 2024! The main character Doran will be played by Shunsuke Takeuchi and the heroine Selina by Hitomi Sekine!

A TV anime adaptation of the popular work "Sayonara Ryusei, Hello Life" (written by Hiroaki Nagashima, original illustration by Kisuke Ichimaru, manga by Kurono), a novel and comic series currently serialized on the novel and manga submission site "Alpha Police," has sold over 1 million copies.

The popular manga series "Sayonara Ryusei, Konnichiwa Jinsei" (written by Hiroaki Nagashima, original illustration by Kisuke Ichimaru, manga by Kurono) is currently serialized in novels and comics on the novel and manga submission site "Alpha Police" and has sold over 1 million copies in total.

A dragon, which has lived for a long time and possessed immense power that even the gods bow down to, is defeated by a human one day and is reborn as a human in a remote village the next time it awakens. He lives a much shorter life as a human than as a dragon, and the simple but warm life in the village fills his heart with a small amount of joy that he could not experience in his dragon life.

The teaser visual released in conjunction with the announcement of the anime adaptation depicts Doran, the main character of the film, and his pre-reincarnation form, the divine dragon.

Information on the main cast and staff was also released.
The cast includes Shunsuke Takeuchi as Doran, the main character who was reborn as a human from the strongest dragon, and Hitomi Sekine as Selina, the lamia who meets Doran and becomes the heroine of the film.

The production staff includes Kenichi Nishida, director of "PAPUWA" and "Poka Poka Mori no Rascal"; Naokatsu Tsuda, director of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" and "Tokyo 24ku"; and Nozomi Kawashige, main character design artist of "Battle in 5 Seconds" (sub character design), The music is by Nozomi Kawashige, who co-directed "I've been reincarnated as a villainous young lady with nothing but a doom flag in an Otome game..." and "My instant-death cheat is so powerful, the guys in the other world are no match for me. and "The instant death cheat is too powerful, and the guys in the other world are just too tough to deal with," and animation production will be handled by SynergySP and M.Bison Entertainment.

A teaser PV has also been released. This teaser PV gives a glimpse of the encounter between Dolan and the heroine, Selina, so be sure to check it out.

Teaser PV

Congratulations from the original author!

■Hiroaki Nagashima (original work)
This is an anime adaptation that combines the best parts of the book and comic versions.
I can't thank everyone involved in the production of this anime enough.
We hope you will enjoy the voices, colors, breath, and movements of the dorans.
We are sure that the dorans you know will show you new forms that you have never seen before.
Once again, I would like to thank everyone who has read and worked on this project.
Thank you very much.

Kisuke Ichimaru (original illustration)
Congratulations on the anime adaptation!
Finally, Nagashima-sensei's fascinating story will be made into an anime!
We hope that your wonderful work will reach even more people.
We hope that your wonderful work will reach even more people. We look forward to seeing the book version as well as the anime and the comic version by KURONO Sensei!

KURONO Sensei (manga)
Congratulations on the anime!
I can't help but look forward to it!　I can't wait to see it!
They asked me, the manga artist, a lot of questions about the character design of the manga version and the intention of the production.
They were so enthusiastic that they were willing to take in anything and everything. Professionals are amazing. I have a lot of respect for them.
Oh, by the way, they also invited me to observe the postrecording, but I couldn't go after all.
Because I can't look them in the eye and talk to them. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Main Cast & Staff Information!

Shunsuke Takeuchi (Playing the role of Dolan)

It may be my imagination, but I feel that I often have the opportunity to play the role of a dragon, so I prepared for this project thinking, "This is the dragon for this year.
The days in the village of Berne, where various races live hand in hand, are beautifully and realistically portrayed. I also feel that the work is very flowery simply because Selina is so hardworking and cute!
Doran is an ordinary young man in life, although he has been reincarnated.
I always try to create a cheerful atmosphere while keeping a sense of awesomeness inside.
I am sure that if you experience this work, you will realize the charm of the village and the richness of life that is created by various cultures!
Please take a look!

Hitomi Sekine (Selina)

My name is Hitomi Sekine, and I play the role of Selina.
Selina is a kind-hearted, caring and lovely girl!
Since the audition, I have been attracted to the natural charm that comes out from Selina, so I am enjoying the recording so that I can convey that charm to you all.
The bond between her and her friends, including Mr. Dolan, is heartwarming and the way she stands up to her enemies is a highlight of the show!
Please look forward to the broadcast!

Director Kenichi Nishida
A towering giant dragon.... A medieval-style idyllic landscape....
You may be thinking, "Oh, it's the same old otherworldly reincarnation story again..." Don't let that fool you!　Don't let that fool you.
If you keep watching, you will not be able to take your eyes off the rapid development of the story as it progresses.
Where is this story leading us?
By the time you have watched it to the end, you will feel as if you are standing in a completely different place from the one you had imagined at the beginning.
Incidentally, the story will take a major turn in episodes 5 and 10, and episode 10 in particular has a sudden development at the very end, so don't miss it!

Naokatsu Tsuda (series composition)
Doran, the reincarnation of the strongest old god dragon, and Selina, a beautiful girl from Lamia, a human-headed serpentine body.
They are strong, cute, hardworking, natural, healthy and full of charm.
I approached the script wondering how to convey the fun and charm of the original story to you all.
How will Dolan change when he meets Selina? What does a reincarnated god think and worry about?　Do they fall in love or do they do it normally?　How will Lamia treat humans?　I am sure you can imagine a lot of things.
Please look forward to the main story!　All the answers are in the full-length anime.
But it might be a good idea to study the original story first (advertisement).

Nozomi Kawashige (Main Character Design)
My name is Nozomi Kawashige, and I mainly designed the humanoid characters.
When I was first asked to do this job, I wondered if the people above me were insane.　But after many meetings, it wasn't long before the day of the announcement of the anime adaptation came.
I hope to depict the peaceful life of Doran, a dragon reincarnated as a human, Selina, a lamia traveling away from her hometown, and the people living in this world. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Tatsuhiko Saiki (music)
When I heard about this work, I had a chance to read the comic book version, and I was drawn into the world and the story from the first page.
Doran, the former legendary dragon, Selina the lamia, Christina the beautiful swordsman... all the characters are fascinating, and I was inspired by their personalities and their deepening bond to create a lot of music. I am looking forward to the broadcast with great anticipation!

Nakamura Banae (Music)
When I read this work for the first time, I was impressed by the perspective of Doran, who used to live the life of a dragon, and the way he views things with a sense of accomplishment.
I hope it will be one of the elements that will accompany the work and bring enjoyment to everyone who sees it.

(*Original comment)

AnimeJapan2024 stage will be held!

A stage will be held at AnimeJapan on March 23 and 24 to commemorate the decision to make a TV anime!
Please look forward to the talks that you can only hear here!

Event Information
Date: March 23, 2024 (Saturday) 12:45-13:15
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Hall, 3-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo
DMM pictures / DMM TV booth (J11)
Cast: Shunsuke Takeuchi (Dolan) and Hitomi Sekine (Selina)
For more information on how to participate, check the DMM.com AnimeJapan2014 special page below.
#: AnimeJapan2014 Special Page
Performers and times are subject to change.

Official X Follow & RP Campaign!

To celebrate the decision of "Sayonara Ryusei, Hello Life" to be adapted into a TV anime in 2024, a follow & RP campaign will be held to win the first volume of the novel signed by Hiroaki Nagashima, the original author, Kisuke Ichimaru, the original illustrator, and Kuro no san, the manga author.
Don't miss it!

<Prizes
A novel book autographed by Hiroaki Nagashima [1 winner
A reproduction of a color paper with illustrations by Kisuke Ichimaru [1 winner].
A signed paper copy with illustrations by Mr. KURONO [3 winners].

<Entry period
March 20, 2024 (Wednesday, holiday) 23:59

<How to apply
Follow the "Sayonara Ryusei, Konnichiwa Jinsei" official X account (#) and repost the entry tweet posted on March 15 (Fri.) from the official account.

[Information on the work].
Sayonara Ryusei, Hello Life

＜Introduction
One day, the oldest divine dragon was defeated by humans.
The dragon, which had lived for an eternal time and possessed immense power that even the gods bowed down to it, accepted its death with loneliness.
The next thing he knew, however, he was living a second life as Doran, a villager on the frontier.

He was to live a much shorter life than the dragon as a human, working hard in the fields and hunting animals for food .......
Life in the simple but warm village fills Dolan's heart with a small joy that he could not experience in his dragon life.

One day, however, when Doran goes to investigate the swamps, a half-breed half-serpent named Lamia appears before him, calling herself Selina.
She is traveling in search of a mate, and despite being a lamia, she is not good at seducing humans.
Although they are incompatible, humans and demons, the two gradually find their way to each other.
However, various foreign enemies appear in front of them...?

This is a fantasy about the "revival" of the oldest and strongest dragon that begins in a remote area!

<Cast
Doran: Shunsuke Takeuchi
Selina: Hitomi Sekine

<Staff> Original story by Hiroaki Nagashima
Original Story: Hiroaki Nagashima (Alpha Police)
Original illustration : Kisuke Ichimaru
Manga : KURONO
Director : Kenichi Nishida
Series Composition : Naokatsu Tsuda
Main Character Design: Nozomi Kawashige
Music: Tatsuhiko Saiki, Banae Nakamura
Animation Production: SynergySP, M.Bison Entertainment

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(C) Hiroaki Nagashima, Alphapolis / "Sayonara Ryusei, Hello Life" Production Committee