TV anime "The Man Picked Up by the Gods" to begin airing in October 2020! First KV, additional characters, cast and staff information released!

It was announced that the TV anime "The Man Picked Up by the Gods" will begin airing in October 2020. In addition, the first KV was released, additional cast and staff were announced, and comments from the cast members have arrived.

The original story of "Kami-tachi ni Iwarewareta Otoko" (written by Roy, original character design by Ririnra) is based on the popular novel "Shosetsu-ka-roro", one of Japan's largest novel submission sites, which has achieved a total of 250 million PV and has sold over 1 million copies in total.

The main character is Ryoma Takebayashi, a 39-year-old single salaryman working as a system engineer for a black company. Ryoma meets an untimely end in his apartment alone. He was called to the heavenly realm, but the God of Creation, the Goddess of Love, and the God of Life asked him to cooperate with them, and he was reborn in another world in the form of a child. The 8-year-old Ryoma begins to live a carefree life alone in a deep forest, enjoying his new life while immersing himself in the study of slimes. Surrounded by kind people, Ryoma enjoys every day of his life in this slow-life fantasy.

⇒ The total number of copies sold has reached 1 million! The novel "The Man Picked Up by the Gods," which describes a slow life in another world with slimes, will be adapted into a TV anime! Starring Azusa Tadokoro!

It has been announced that the TV anime "Kami-tachi ga pick-upareta otoko" will begin airing in October 2020, and the first KV depicting Ryoma and Eria spending time together with slimes has been released.

In addition, information on additional characters and cast members was also released.
The duchess of Jamil, Eliahria, is played by Yuki Kuwabara, the head of the ducal family, Reinhardt, by Daisuke Ono, cat adventurer Meya by Marika Takano, the "three gods" who reincarnated Ryoma into the other world, Ga-in by Motomu Kiyokawa, Lurutia by Kikuko Inoue, and Kufo by Kikuko Inoue. Kikuko Inoue plays Kufo, Makoto Koichi plays Kufo, Hiroki Yasumoto plays Ryoma Takebayashi, Ryoma's former life, and Shin Furukawa plays Ryoma's junior, Tabuchi.
Cast comments have also been received from additional cast members, so be sure to check them out.

Additional staff information was also released.
The color designer is Aki Watanabe, art director is Satoshi Shibata, cinematographer is Yukina Nomura, music is Hiroaki Tsutsumi, and sound director is Masaki Tsuchiya.

Additional Staff Information

＜Additional Staff Information

Color Designer : Aki Watanabe
Art Director : Satoshi Shibata
Director of Photography : Yukina Nomura
Music : Hiroaki Tsutsumi
Music Production : Lantis
Sound Director: Masaki Tsuchiya
Sound Production: AMG Studio

Additional character and cast information & cast comments!

■Eliaria (CV: Yuki Kuwahara)

A young lady of the Duke of Jamil's family. She is an "ancestress" who has inherited the blood of a transplant from her mother's side, and was born with enormous magical power.
She has a bright and cheerful personality, and quickly gets along with Ryoma. She quickly becomes friends with Ryoma, and her talent for magic blossoms under Ryoma's lectures.

Comments by Yuki Kuwahara

Impression of this work
I felt such a warm feeling of calm and wanting to be kind to someone. I had an image of slimes as enemies to be defeated in the beginning of the story, so I was just smiling at Ryoma who lives with these slimes! I hope I could capture this atmosphere in my performance.

What is your impression of the character you play?
When I first read the original story, I had the impression that although Elia was a young lady, she did not have the air of a young lady, but rather was a friendly and lovable girl. In line with the good upbringing she originally had, she is curious and actually has a lot of courage! I would like to do my best to bring out the best in her many faces and charms!

Reinhardt (CV: Daisuke Ono)

The head of the Duke of Jamil family. He and his wife, Elise, take care of Ryoma when he is alone in the forest.
Although he comes from a family of follower magicians whose ancestors were transplanted to another world and aspired to become animal trainers, he is devoted to sword training.

Daisuke Ono's Comment

Impression of this work
It is a very kind and very happy world. The reality that no matter how hard you work, it is not always rewarded as it is, is a barrier that everyone experiences in real life. That is why I sympathize with Ryoma and feel that the world where he is reincarnated is full of euphoria.

What is your impression of the character you play?
I think that Reinhardt embodies the kindness and happiness of this other world. I will do my best to play the role so that the audience can feel the warmth and bonds of family as well as the nobility of nobility.

■Meya (CV: Marika Takano)

She is an adventurer of the Cat People tribe and has a friendly personality. She is the client of the first job Ryoma received at the Adventurers' Guild.

Comments by Marika Takano

Impression of this work
The appeal of this work is that it has many lovable characters. My favorite among them is the main character, "Ryoma! I love him including his appearance in Japan. He has been struggling with a kind heart and meets exciting moments in a new world. I am moved by such a way that people are rewarded. I want to keep seeing this gentle world.... I wish I could see this gentle world for a long time... This work makes me think so!

What is your impression of the character you play?
Meya is an honest and innocent cat-ear sister, and she is even cuter when she is a little clumsy. She also cries easily! (Laughs) As a cat lover, Takano personally thinks "Not many cats can change their expressions like this! I hope to play the role of Meeya with all my might, and make the work more lively, while at the same time making it comical!

■Gain (CV: Motomu Kiyokawa)

He is one of the "three gods" who reincarnated Ryoma into another world and is the creator god.
He is an old man with a long beard. He is also addicted to idols of the earth, and is often pestered by the other deities.

Lurutia (CV: Kikuko Inoue)

One of the "three gods" with the appearance of a beautiful woman, she is the goddess of love.
She goes on secret tours of the earth's sweets and holds tea parties with the other goddesses, which she calls "girls' parties.

Comments by Kikuko Inoue

Impression of this work
At first, the gap between the original protagonist and Ryoma-kun grabbed my heart lol.
It is exciting because it is a very interesting story of reincarnation in another world, but at the same time, it makes me want to root for Ryoma-kun, who is serious and tries his best to live his life!

Impression of the character you play
I have always lived my life thinking that "God is surely watching somewhere", so I am very happy about this story.
A friend of mine is into this work, and she wanted me to play Lurutia, so when the role was decided, I was happy together with my friend.
I was so happy when I got the part! but there is also a bit of a carefree side to her, so I'm really enjoying playing her.
I want to join forces with the three gods to make Ryoma-kun happy!

Kufo (CV: Makoto Koichi)

Kufo is one of the "three gods" in the form of a boy, and is the god of life.
Like the other two, he is interested in earth culture and sometimes goes on secret tours of the earth's unexplored regions.

Makoto Koichi's Comment

Impression of this work
The protagonist was too good a person in his previous life and had an unfortunate life. Even after her reincarnation, she is very humble, kind, and charming. I thought that there is such a colorful, gentle, and peaceful time in another world reincarnation. I feel warm after reading it. Slow life with slime, I want to live such a life too. It is the kind of work that makes you want to read it in a secluded hole-in-the-wall cafe and forget about time. And you can learn more about slime.

What is your impression of the character you play?
He is so cute, but inside he is intelligent and cool! I also want to ask for God's blessing on Kufo-kun. The three gods always appear together at the critical moment. Kufo-kun is about the same age as Ryoma-kun, but he is the god of life, so I always try to keep a calm mind when I play him. I hope you will enjoy the appearance of the three gods!

Ryoma Takebayashi (CV: Hiroki Yasumoto)

Ryoma's previous life. For some reason, he was born with bad luck and worked for a black company.
He learned various martial arts from his father and trained hard, so he was confident in his own toughness, but he ended his life at the age of 39 without incident.

Comment by Hiroki Yasumoto

Impression of this work
It is a reincarnation story, but it is something that cannot be put away in one word. I think you will understand if you touch it.

Impression of the character you play
What do you think? I thought at first, "Is this girl going to get so tired when she grows up? I thought at first (laughs).
(laugh) But it's because she is so gentle.
I want to enjoy the story and the flow of people.

Tabuchi (CV: Shin Furukawa)

A timid otaku-type young man who is Ryoma's junior at work. He is Ryoma's mentor and admires him because they share the same otaku interests.
Ryoma feels that the first slime he tames bears a resemblance to him, so he names him "Tabuchi-kun" and loves him.

Comment by Shin Furukawa
Impression of this work
I felt that the story is colored by various gaps, such as the gap between Takebayashi's cute reincarnation and the gods' friendly frankness. I think these gaps are one of the things that make the work interesting.

Impression of the character you play
I participated in the recording of the first episode, and I got the impression that Tabuchi-kun is a good-natured colleague who can ease the oppressive atmosphere of the company. I hope to bring out his unique presence.

Production Information
TV animation "The Man Picked Up by the Gods

＜Broadcast information
Broadcasting is scheduled to begin in October 2020.

<Introduction
Ryoma Takebayashi, a 39-year-old single salaryman working as a system engineer for a black company, meets an untimely end in his apartment alone. He was summoned to the heavens, but the God of Creation, the Goddess of Love, and the God of Life ask for his cooperation, and he is reborn in another world in the form of a child! The 8-year-old Ryoma begins to live a carefree life alone in the deep forest, enjoying his new life while immersing himself in the study of slimes he has magically tamed. Surrounded by kind people, every day is fun in this slow-life fantasy!

<Staff
Original story: Roy "The Man Picked Up by the Gods" (HJ Novels/Hobby Japan)
Director : Yuyuki Yanase
Series composition/Screenplay : Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Character Planning： Ririnra
Character Design / Chief Animation Director：Kaho Deguchi
Color Designer： Aki Watanabe
Art Director：Satoshi Shibata
Director of Photography：Yukina Nomura
Music: Hiroaki Tsutsumi
Music Production: Lantis
Sound Director: Masaki Tsuchiya
Sound Production: AMG Studio
Animation Production: MAHO FILM

＜Cast
Ryoma: Azusa Tadokoro
Eliaria：Yuki Kuwahara
Reinhardt: Daisuke Ono
Miya: Marika Takano
Gein: Motomu Kiyokawa
Lurutia: Kikuko Inoue
Kufo: Makoto Koichi
Ryoma Takebayashi: Hiroki Yasumoto
Tabuchi: Shin Furukawa

[Original work information]
■"The Man Picked Up by the Gods" (HJ Novels/Hobby Japan)
Author: Roy
Illustration: Ririnra
Volumes 1-8 now on sale
Price: 1,200 yen each (excluding tax)

(c) Roy, Hobby Japan / "The Man Picked Up by the Gods" Production Committee