Autumn anime "Mushikaburi Hime" reveals additional character sketches! Additional cast includes Koki Uchiyama, Yuma Uchida, Wataru Hatano, and Hajime Sato!

New information was announced from "Mushikaburi Hime," a TV anime set to be broadcast from October 2022.

The work, which is currently being developed as a novel and comic book, is a "misunderstood" love fantasy that depicts the love between Eliana, a marquise whose love of books has earned her the nickname "Princess Mushikaburi," and her fiancé, the Crown Prince Christopher. The long-awaited TV anime adaptation is scheduled to air in 2022.

Directed by Taro Iwasaki of "One Week Friends" and "Amazu to Inazuma," the animation is produced by Madhouse, which has produced many popular works including "Hakozume: Police Box Girls Strike Back" and "Chihayafuru. How will the beautiful world of "Mushikaburi Hime" be depicted and who will play the gorgeous characters? Who will play the roles of the gorgeous characters in this princess story full of charm?

⇒ "Mushikaburi Hime", a love fantasy about a book-loving young lady with a misunderstanding, will be adapted into a TV anime! Directed by Taro Iwasaki of "Amazu to Inazuma" and produced by Madhouse!

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The additional cast of the TV anime "Mushikaburi Hime" has been announced.
Alexei, the son of a duke called the "Noble Prince of Ice" who serves as Christopher's (CV. Ryohei Kimura) close aide, is played by Koki Uchiyama, while Yuma Uchida plays Glen, a platoon leader in the Kingsguard who guards Christopher, and Theodore, the brother of the current king and a bachelor with a mature charm, is played by Yuma Hatata. Theodore is played by Wataru Hatano, and Alain, the enigmatic court musician in Christopher's service, is played by Hajime Sato. Visuals of the additional characters played by each of the cast members have also been released. The attractive character visuals and the participation of the splendid voice actors are raising expectations for the broadcast of this work.

The theme song information was also announced, with the OP theme sung by Yuka Iguchi and the ED theme sung by Ryotaro Ito. These two talented artists will express the world view of this work through music and color the OP and ED of the work. The single of the OP theme "Prologue" sung by Mr. Iguchi and the single of the ED theme "Leather Cover" sung by Mr. Ito will be released on November 2, so be sure to check them out.

In addition, enthusiastic comments from the cast members and artists have arrived.

In addition, to commemorate the announcement of the cast, a present campaign is underway on the official Twitter to win a copy of the original novel signed by Koki Uchiyama, Yuma Uchida, Wataru Hatano, and Gen Sato.

Character setting drawings revealed! Additional cast announced! Comments have also arrived!

Alexei Strasser (CV. Koki Uchiyama)

He is the son of a duke who serves as Christopher's close aide. He is a workaholic and keeps a close eye on Christopher to make sure he does not skip work. He is also called the "Ice Prince" because of his cold attitude toward women.

Comment by Koki Uchiyama as Alexei Strasser

Alexei is a young man who always supports Christopher in his work. He has a very cool personality and is also known as the "Ice Nobleman. He does not usually show much change in his emotions, but he gets a little angry when Christopher neglects his work. Mushikaburi Hime" is a fantasy film that depicts a world and relationships that operate under circumstances different from those of the present day. Please check it out.

Glen Eisenach (CV: Yuma Uchida)

Glen Eisenach is the platoon leader of the Kingsguard escorting Christopher. He is also in charge of transporting Eliana to and from the royal palace. He has a friendly personality and is a reliable person, but he tends to be swayed by Christopher's behavior.

Comment from Yuma Uchida as Glen Eisenach

My name is Yuma Uchida and I will be playing the role of Glenn. This is a story of a quiet, quiet, book-loving Miss Eliana and a daring, mischievous Christopher.
The environment surrounding the two is not an easy one, but I am very excited to play the role of the two as they love each other. Glenn is a good friend of Chris and a close associate who supports them both. In contrast to Alexei, Glen is a cheerful young man. I would like to play his cheerful personality with care. We hope you enjoy the "Mushikaburi Hime" anime!

Theodore Warren Asherald (CV: Wataru Hatano)

Brother of the current king of the Kingdom of Sauslind, he looks after his nephew Christopher and his fiancée. He is a bachelor full of mature charm. He is also in charge of the royal library room, and gets along well with Eliana on book discussions.

Comment by Wataru Hatano as Theodore Warren Asherald

Theodore is Chris' uncle. He is an interesting character with an interesting balance between mature and gentle and childish and mischievous! The sound director gave me the direction, "Keep him active! The sound director asked me to make him look like an active member of the workforce. Please check out the animation to see how active he is.

Alan Ferrera: Hajime Sato

A court musician in the service of Christopher. He acts freely in the royal court, but Christopher has assigned him a mission. What is that mission? ......

(Comments by Hajime Sato as Alain Ferrera)

My name is Gen Sato and I play the role of Alan! I was very surprised when I was asked to play the role since I had originally read the film. Actually, I like one of Alan's lines (laugh). I'm sure you will be listening to it so much that you will be able to recite it back to yourself (laughs). Please look forward to hearing what he has to say! And I will do my best to help the prince and princess from the shadows! I will do my best to be inconspicuous...right?

Theme song information announced! Comments from the artists have arrived!

OP theme: "Prologue" by Yuka Iguchi

I am very happy to sing the theme song for "Mushikaburi Hime"! Prologue" is sparkling from the intro, and I hope you can feel the excitement of moving forward little by little, of having your heart start to move. I sang the song while imagining the fresh breeze that softly sweeps over you when you are reading by the window! I'm really looking forward to seeing how the story will be depicted in the anime and what kind of images will accompany "Prologue".

ED theme: "Leather Cover" by Ryotaro Ito

When I was asked to write this song, I had just read a book that made me think about the concept of love, and the timing was right for me to change my view of the value that love is a "skill" and to choose a partner with a strong will and unwavering love with a skill that you have mastered. It was perfect for the way Prince Chris loves Eliana, and I knew that reading books would be the best way to inspire me. You have to have a mature personality to master that skill, so I will read more books and practice it too!

Single release information
TV anime "Mushikaburi Hime" opening theme CD
Prologue" Yuka Iguchi
November 2, 2022 (Wed.) release
＜Contents
Prologue" Lyrics by PA-NON, music by Eriko Yoshiki, arrangement by Daisuke Hanahara and Eriko Yoshiki
2. "Title undecided
Includes 4 songs including instrumental
Price: 1,320 yen (including tax) Part Number: ZMCZ-16031 Released and Distributed by: KADOKAWA Co.

TV anime "Mushikaburi Hime" ending theme CD
Leather cover" by Ryotaro Ito
To be released on November 2, 2022 (Wednesday)
＜Contents
1. "Karekaburibe" Words and music by Ryotaro Ito Arrangement by Kei Kono
2. "Hinata no kuni" Lyrics and music by Ryotaro Ito Arrangement by Kei Kono
Includes 4 songs including instrumental
Price: 1,320 yen (including tax) Part Number: ZMCZ-16032 Released and Distributed by: KADOKAWA Co.

A present project to commemorate the announcement of the cast has been decided!

In commemoration of the cast announcement, a copy of the original novel signed by Uchiyama, Uchida, Hatano and Sato will be given away to one lucky winner. For details, please check the official website and Twitter for details.

Work information
TV anime "Mushikaburi Hime
＜Broadcast Information
Broadcasting will begin in October 2022.

<Staff> Original story: Yui (published by Iris NEO/Irishinsha)
Original story: Yui (Ichijinsha Iris NEO, published by Ichijinsha)
Character Planning：Sakizuki Shiina, Yui Kikuta
Director：Taro Iwasaki
Series composition： Mitsuki Hirota
Character Design: Mizuka Takahashi
Animation Production: Madhouse

＜Cast
Eliana Bernstein: Rena Ueda
Christopher Selkirk Asherald : Ryohei Kimura
Alexei Strasser : Koki Uchiyama
Glen Eisenach : Yuma Uchida
Theodore Warren Asherald: Wataru Hatano
Alain Ferrera: Hajime Sato
and more!

<Introduction
Marquise Eliana has been obsessed with books since she was a child, earningher the nickname "Princess Bugbear" instead of "Bookworm.
Christopher, the Dauphin, tells her, "I want you to marry me.
I want you to marry me.

The betrothal frees Christopher from the factional strife within the court, while Eliana is allowed access to the royal library as the Dauphin's fiancée.
This was supposed to be an "engagement in name only"...... for their mutual benefit.

One day, four years later,Eliana sees Christopher and Irene, the viscountess, talking amicably.
Eliana is prepared to call off the engagement, but she has mixed feelings.
However, she has mixed feelings in her heart. ......
A love fantasy about the misunderstandings of a bookish young lady.
What will happen to Eliana and Christopher's "true love"?

＜Teaser PV

Official website & SNS
Official anime website：#
Official Twitter: @mushikaburihime/#mushikaburihime

Book information
Original Novel
Mushikaburihime" (Ichijinsha Iris NEO / published by Ichijinsha)
Volume 1 to 6 are now on sale!

Comic
Mushikaburi Hime" (Monthly Comic ZERO-SUM / published by Ichijinsha)
Volumes 1 to 6 are now on sale!

(C) Yui, Ichijinsha / Mushikaburi Hime Production Committee
(c)Yui/Sakizuki Shiina/Ichijinsha
(C) Yui Kikuta, Yui, Sakizuki Shiina / Ichijinsha