An old king reincarnated as a beautiful girl! Winter Anime "The King of Heroes, Reincarnated to Master the Art of War" new PV and additional cast comments including Yuichi Nakamura!

New images and cast comments of the winter 2023 anime "Hero King, Reincarnated to Master the Art of War ~And the World's Strongest Apprentice Knight~" have been released.

The original story is currently being published by HJ Bunko (written by Hayaken). The TV anime is directed by Naoyuki Kuzutani (director of "Bikkuriman 2000" and others).

⇒ The new anime "The King of Heroes: Reincarnation to Master the Art of War" will begin airing in January 2023! Starring Akari Kito and Ai Kakuma! Teaser PV etc. released!

⇒Click here for the list of winter 2023 anime!

The TV anime "The King of Heroes, Reincarnated to Master the Art of War ~And the World's Strongest Apprentice Knight~" will start airing on January 9, 2023 (Monday) at 1:45pm on TV Tokyo/BS Teletext/AT-X and will be distributed independently on dAnime Store at the earliest. The second PV and new cast members have now been announced.

Atsushi Tamaru will play Rafania's brother Raphael Bilford, Yuichi Nakamura will play Raphael's colleague Leon Olfer, Katsuyuki Konishi will play the mysterious man in black mask who leads the "Blood Iron Chain Army," and Mugito will play Inglis the Old King, the form Inglis took before his reincarnation.

The opening theme will be "DAY1" by AUO feat. MORISAKI WIN, and the ending theme will be "Self Hug Big Love" by YUINISHIO.

The second PV, additional characters, and comments are now available!

Second PV
The second PV depicts the old king Ingris reincarnated as a beautiful girl and happily fighting to master the martial arts. The second PV depicts the old king Ingris as a beautiful girl reincarnated as a warrior who fights happily to master the art of warfare.

Character and cast comments】
■Rafael Bilford cv Atsushi Tamaru
He is the elder brother of Rafinia and the eldest son of the Duke of Bilford. He is a refined, earnest and hardworking young man. Although he possesses a precious rune, he does not hold his talent or status in high esteem. He graduated from the Royal Knight Academy in King's Landing before Inglis and his friends, and is currently active as a holy knight.

<Cast Comments
Q1: What is your impression of this film?
This work has many aspects, but I like Ingris' overwhelming strength and exhilaration the most. Her pleasant and cheerful personality is pleasant to watch, and her interactions with Raffinia are also very funny to watch. But when I think about it, she is an uncle...(laugh) She really is a mysterious character. She aspires to master the martial arts... I wonder what kind of destination he will reach in the future.

Q2: What is your impression of the character you play and how do you feel about the role?
I have the impression that she is a straight and noble prince who is loved by everyone, but there is also a part of her that is somewhat out of the ordinary.... When talking with Raffinia, he seems like a kind and gentle big brother. There are also comical scenes, such as when he shows an embarrassed expression. However, Rafael is also a holy knight, so I hope to express his cool and dignified side, and sometimes his strength as well.

Leon Olfer cv Yuichi Nakamura
A colleague of Raphael, he is also a holy knight with a special rune. He has a friendly personality and likes to joke around. He is a soft-spoken man who never loses his goofy expression, and he is always easy to talk to Inglis and Raffinia, whom he has never met before. He brought Eris, the Princess of Heaven's Blessing, to meet Inglis and his friends.

<Cast Comments
Q1: What is your impression of this film?
I joined the film in the middle, but I found it interesting even at that stage.
I enjoy the difference between the two sides of the main character, the inner part and the outer part (when he is in contact with Leon and other characters, etc.).
I'm interested in the drama, but I think it will be fun just to watch the main character.

Q2: What is your impression of the character you play and how do you feel about the role?
He has two sides to him. He is aloof and decisive at the same time.
His strength is still unknown, and I try not to give the impression of his true feelings or his philosophy of action.
I hope that he appears mysterious from the viewpoints of the audience and Inglis.

The Man in the Black Mask cv: Katsuyuki Konishi
He is a mysterious man who leads the "Blood and Iron Chain Army," an organization that opposes the Heavenly Host.
He is active in various places on earth, causing disturbances by using a rainbow powder that transforms celestials into magical stone beasts.
He is so powerful that he can take Inglis' serious fists head-on.

<Cast Comments
Q1: What is your impression of this work?
I had originally read the comic book version of the original novel, so I am very happy to be able to participate in this project.
It is very interesting to see a very strong grandfather reincarnated to master his martial arts, and a very beautiful girl at that.
How will she live as a girl now that she has her grandfather's memories? I am looking forward to it.

Q2: What is your impression of the character you play and how do you feel about the role?
A man like Black Mask is a man of mystery.
I don't know if he is a friend or a foe, and I can't wait to find out who he is (laugh).
I hope you will look forward to hearing more about him! I'm looking forward to it too!

Inglis the Old King cv Mugito
Inglis is the form he took before his reincarnation. He built a huge kingdom in his lifetime and was called the "Hero King" for his power and good government. As he was dying of old age, the goddess Aristia asked him what he wanted as a reward for his achievements as king. He told her that he wanted to devote his life to mastering the art of war and wished to be reborn.

*Original text.

A Twitter follow and retweet campaign is also underway from December 1 to December 3, with daily prizes of cast autographs.

An advance screening of the film will be held with Akari Kito and others on stage!

An advance screening and talk show will be held at United Cinema Toyosu on January 8, 2023. Akari Kito (Inglis), Ai Kakuma (Rafinia), Wakana Kuramochi (Lieselotte), and Haruka Shiraishi (Eris) will take the stage.

This is the only time the four will get together before the anime airs! Tickets will be sold by lottery on December 1, 2022 (Thu.) at 18:00 on the pre-request lottery at Lochique.

Ticket information
TV anime "The King of Heroes, Reincarnated to Master the Art of War ~And the World's Strongest Apprentice Knight~".
＜Broadcast Information
TV Tokyo: From January 9, 2023, every Monday at 1:45 a.m.
BS Teletext: From January 12, 2023, every Thursday at 0:30 a.m.
AT-X: Every (Wed.) night from 9:30 p.m., starting January 11, 2023
(Repeats: Every Friday at 9:30 a.m. / Every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.)

<Distribution information
dAnime Store: From January 9, 2023, every week (Monday) from 2:15 am, the fastest independent distribution.
Other sites will follow in order.

<Staff> Original story: Hayaken (HAYAKEN)
Original story: Hayaken (HJ Bunko/Hobby Japan)
Character Planning：Nagu
Manga : Motohito Kuromura (Comic Fire/HJ Comics)
Director : Naoyuki Kuzutani
Series Composition: Mitsuki Hirota
Character Design: Reiichiro Ohfuji
Sub-character Design: Tomoko Miyagawa, Rion Matsuda, Maki Fukui
Chief Animation Director: Tomoko Miyagawa, Masayuki Nomoto, Rion Matsuda, Reiichiro Oto
Color Designer：Eiko Nishi
Art Director：Rokuhiro Go, Atsushi Satomi, Mame
Director of Photography: Kenji Takehara
CG Director: Hayato Numajiri
Editing: Keiki Miyake
Magic stone beast design: Yoshiteru Kuga
Music: Kenta Higashioji
Music Production: Nippon Columbia
Sound Director: Hiroki Gohbun
Sound Effects: Emi Takanashi
Sound Production: Bit Groove Promotion
Animation Production: Studio Comet

<Cast
Inglis Yuks: Akari Kito
Rafinia Bilford: Kakuma Ai
Leone Olfer: Kusunoki Tomori
Lieselotte Aarsia：Wakana Kuramochi
Elise：Haruka Shiraishi
Sistia Rouge：Herashi Kitamura
Ripple：Naomi Ozora
Raphael Bilford: Atsushi Tamaru
Leon Olfer: Yuichi Nakamura
Man in Black Mask: Katsuyuki Konishi
Old King Inglis: Mugito

＜Theme Songs
Opening theme: AUO feat. MORISAKI WIN "DAY1
Ending theme: "Self Hug Big Love" by YUINISHIO

<Introduction
A hero king who wished to be free, reincarnated as a beautiful girl, and became the strongest knight warrior. !!!!
Another world's strongest TS reincarnation fantasy!

Inglis, a heroic king who became a "divine knight" with the blessing of a goddess and established a huge kingdom.
Just before he was about to grow old and be called to heaven, he said, "I have served my country and people all my life,
Inglis said, "I could not master the art of war in the lifetime I devoted to my country and people.
In the next life, I want to live for myself and train myself to the utmost limit.
His wish was heard by the goddess and he was reborn far into the future. ......

However, she was born the "daughter" of a famous knight family!
And for some reason, she is branded as a disqualified knight. ......

--The first time I saw her, I thought, "That's rather convenient. You can stay on the front lines without moving up in the ranks. There is no better training than real combat!"
He aims to enter the Royal Knight Academy to train as a squire for his childhood friend, Raffinia.

The legend of the world's strongest apprentice knight begins!

Book information
HJ Bunko
The King of Heroes, Reincarnated to Master the Art of War - And the World's Strongest Apprentice Knight
Author/Hayaken
Illustration by Nagu
Volumes 1-8 are now on sale (as of 12/1/2022)

HJ Comics
Manga/Kuromura Motohito
Original Story/Hayaken
Character Planning／Nagu
Comic Fire Serialization
Volumes 1-4 are now on sale (as of 12/1/2022)

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