Announced another main character, Serafina (CV. Saori Hayami), for the fall anime "Seiken Densetsu: Legend of Mana"! New visuals & PV, additional characters revealed!

A key visual depicting the new main character, a PV, and additional characters have been released from the "Seiken Densetsu: Legend of Mana -The Teardrop Crystal-" anime, which will begin airing in October 2022.

Seiken Densetsu Legend Legend of Mana" was released in 1999 as the fourth title in Square Enix's "Seiken Densetsu" series. It is one of the most popular games in the series due to its picture book-like graphics and fantastic music, and a remastered version was released in 2021. This is the first anime adaptation of the series, directed by Masato Jimbo ("The Rise of the Shield's Hero: Season 2" and other works), with music by Yoko Shimomura of "The Legend of the Seiken: Legend of Mana" and "Kingdom Hearts" series.

⇒ The first anime adaptation of " Seiken Densetsu" "Seiken Densetsu Legend Legend of Mana" teaser PV, cast and characters including Nobunaga Shimazaki are all revealed!

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On Tuesday, June 28, the 31st anniversary of the original "Seiken Densetsu" game series, a new PV featuring another main character "Serafina" (CV: Saori Hayami) was released.

In addition, the key visual was upgraded, the OP theme, additional characters, and cast comments were announced, and the "Seiken Densetsu LoM Birthday" campaign was started on the official Twitter page. Broadcasting is set to begin in October 2022.

A new PV featuring another main character has been released! Saori Hayami's comment also arrived!

Shilo (CV. Nobunaga Shimazaki) has already been announced as the main character of the anime, but the latest PV reveals the appearance of another main character, Serafina (CV. Saori Hayami).
She is cheerful and sociable, and seems to help Shilo, who has just met her, but the two never crossed paths in the original game.

Saori Hayami's comment
Q1: How did you feel when you were chosen to play the role?
I was happy and nervous at the same time to be involved in the first anime adaptation of a long-loved work. After learning about the contents of the "Jewel Thief Arc," I was very much looking forward to seeing the unique settings, scenes, and moving characters in the animation. I would like to do my best to convey the charm of the work in the animation as well.

Q2: Please give a comment to the fans who are looking forward to seeing your work.
Please look forward to seeing how the heart-wrenching story of "The Jewel Thief" will be depicted in the anime. And for those of you who are new to the series, I hope you will enjoy the world of Seiken Densetsu and its charms!
(Original text)

Latest PV

The OP theme is also sung by Saori Hayami! The title is "Tear of Will".

Lyrics: Saori Hayami
Composition/Arrangement: KEVIN PENKIN
Artist's Site：#

Additional character and cast comments

Bud (CV: Yufuko Sanpei)
A boy who dreams of becoming a great wizard. He is Corona's twin brother.
He used magic to wreak havoc in the town of Domina, but surrendered before Shilo's power. Since then, he has been living with Shilo, whom he calls his "master.
The magic frying pan is a memento of his mother's.

<Cast Comments
Q1: How did you feel when you were chosen to appear in the film?
I am filled with joy to be involved in a work that has been loved for many years. Moreover, this is the first time it has been made into an anime! I'm sure there will be many stories to tell, and although it's early days, I'm looking forward to another anime with a different story. I would like to do my best so that it will lead to the next development.

Q2: Do you have any comments for the fans who are looking forward to it?
I am honored to be appearing in the first anime of a work that has been loved for many years.
I will do my best with my twin breaths so that both Shilo and everyone else will think that it is lively!
How will the familiar characters move, speak, and have adventures in the anime world?
I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product as I play the role.

Corona (CV: Shimoji Shino)
A cheerful, active girl who is not shy. She is Bud's twin sister.
She is a strong person for her age. After an incident in the town of Domina, she and Bud became apprentices with Shilo.
The magic broom she always carries with her is a memento of her father.

<Cast Comments
Q1: How did you feel when you were chosen to appear in the movie?
Since the announcement of the anime adaptation, I had the impression that it would draw a lot of attention, so it is an honor to be able to participate in a work that is loved by so many people! At the same time, I have been attracted to Corona and her brother Bud since I first saw their illustrations, so I am determined to do my best to bring out their charms.

Q2: Could you give a comment to the fans who are looking forward to the game?
Actually, I have never played the game, but I think that is why I feel freshly inspired every time I receive a script. I hope that those who have played the game and those who have never played the game will enjoy this work, so please wait a little longer for the start of the broadcast!

●Douel (CV: Kunitachi Sachi)
A mysterious onion swordsman. He is a skilled and experienced swordsman.
He has a big brotherly personality that teaches him many things, and Shilo also receives sword instruction from him. His parting words are "Shirano!

<Cast Comments
Q1: How did you feel when you were chosen to play the role?
Everyone knows about the player, but no one knows much about him or her. To be honest, I was puzzled as to how I should deal with the existence that even the impression differs from person to person.

Q2: Do you have any comments for the fans who are looking forward to the film?
I am under a lot of pressure because it is a popular work, but I am taking it very seriously. I hope I can breathe life into your youth... Thank you very much for your cooperation!

Cactus-kun (CV: Yurika Kubo)
A shy and quiet cactus that Shilo takes care of at home.
Shilo is always telling her stories of his adventures, and she secretly imagines them and secretly writes them down in her diary.
It is a secret that he can actually walk.

<Cast Comments
Q1: How did you feel when you were chosen to play the role?
I was very excited when I found out that the "Seiken Densetsu" series is really popular and I wanted to have fun playing the role of "Cactus-kun" so that I could bring out its loose character in a good way.

Q2: Please give a comment to your fans who are looking forward to seeing your performance.
Of course, to those who love the "Seiken Densetsu" series! I think that people like me, who are new to "The Legend of the Seiken" through the anime, will also enjoy this work very much!
Please join me in waiting with excitement for the broadcast/distribution.

*Comments are in Japanese only.

Seiken Densetsu LoM" Birthday Campaign and Saori Hayami autographed present campaign!

The original game "Seiken Densetsu Legend Legend of Mana" (original version) was released on July 15, 1999. To commemorate its birthday, a campaign was started to post memories about "Seiken Densetsu LoM" and expectations for the anime on Twitter. Let's celebrate together by changing your SNS icon to that of the "Seiken Densetsu LoM" anime to coincide with the birthday and post your memories!

In addition, all participants who post on Twitter with the hashtags "#LoM memories" and "@LoM_anime" during the period will receive a special digital wallpaper. Details are at ( @LoM_anime ).

Campaign Period: June 28, 2022 (Tue) - July 15, 2022 (Fri)

Follow the official Twitter ( @LoM_anime ) of the anime "Seiken Densetsu LoM" and retweet the target tweet to win one of three color paper autographed by Saori Hayami, who plays Serafina! Details are on Twitter.

Campaign period: June 28, 2022 (Tue) - July 11, 2022 (Mon)

■Anime "Seiken Densetsu: Legend of Mana -The Teardrop Crystal-" ( October 2022 TV broadcast & July 11, 2022 TV broadcast & July 11, 2022 TV broadcast & July 11, 2022 TV broadcast)
TV broadcast and distribution scheduled for October 2022
＜Staff
Original story: "The Legend of Seiken: Legend of Mana" by SQUARE ENIX
Director/Series Composition ：Masato Jimbo (representative works: The Rise of the Shield Hero Season 2, etc.)
Character Design ：HACCAN (representative works: Mana serie, Zangeki no Reginleiv, etc.)
Character design: Taro Ikegami (representative works: Lapis Lights, etc.)
Music : Yoko Shimomura (Seiken Densetsu: Legend of Mana, Kingdom Hearts series, etc.)
Animation Production : Graphinica x Yokohama Animation Lab

OP Theme : Saori Hayami "Tear of Will

<Cast
Shilo: Nobunaga Shimazaki
Serafina: Saori Hayami
Ruri: Yuichiro Umehara
Princess Pearl: Kaori Nazuka
Bud: Yufuko Sanpei
Corona: Shimoji Shino
Duel: Yuki Kunitate
Cactus-kun: Yurika Kubo

<Story
Shilo, a boy who lives near the town of Domina, one day begins to hear a mysterious voice in his dreams.
The voice says that he has a mission. ......

One day, Shilo meets two people who are "Shumami".
The Shujuu were once a race of people who were targeted for the jewel buried in their chests, and many of them were killed.
Now, mysterious jewel thieves are attacking them one after another all over the world.

Shilo sets off on an adventure to find the jewel of Shu-Mi!

<Introduction
Mana, the source of everything and the power that fills the world.
A grand and loving story unfolds as those who seek this power.
The "Legend of the Sword" series, which has captivated numerous RPG fans with its high degree of freedom and profound scenario, is being adapted into an anime for the first time!
Seiken Densetsu: Legend of Mana" was chosen as the project to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the series.
This is a masterpiece with a system full of originality, a world setting with many fascinating races, and a wide variety of adventures to experience.
From the three main scenarios, "The Jewel Thief Arc" will be reborn as the anime "The Legend of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal".
In the year 2022, a world filled with excitement will open up once again!

Original game
Seiken Densetsu: Legend of Mana
Now on sale
Compatibility: Switch, PS4, Windows (Steam)
Genre: Action RPG

Seiken Densetsu: Legend of Mana", the fourth title in the "Seiken Densetsu" series released in 1999, is now available in an HD remastered version with higher resolution graphics and redrawn backgrounds and UI.
Seiken Densetsu: Legend of Mana" is an action RPG in which you, as the protagonist, explore the world of Fa'diel, where the story of mana, the theme of the series, is told through picture-book graphics and fantastic music. The story is told with picture-book graphics and fantastic music.
The "land makeover" system allows players to place artifacts on the map, and towns, forests, and people will appear, setting a new story in motion. What kind of story will be spun depends entirely on your "landmaking".

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