Blade & Bastard Anime Unveils Exciting Main Cast in New Trailer
Discover the talented voices of Makoto Furukawa, Tomori Kusunoki, Daiki Yamashita, Saori Hayami, and Shion Wakayama in this captivating blog exploring their careers and latest projects.
Exciting News: 'Blade & Bastard' Anime Adaptation Announced!
Warner Bros. Japan revealed an exciting update during its Anime Expo panel on Saturday: the upcoming anime adaptation of the popular light novel series 'Blade & Bastard'. The announcement included a trailer and the reveal of the main cast members.
Meet the Main Cast
- Iarumas: Voiced by Makoto Furukawa
- Garbage: Voiced by Tomori Kusunoki
- Raraja: Voiced by Daiki Yamashita
- Ainikki: Voiced by Saori Hayami
- Berkanan: Voiced by Shion Wakayama
About the Series
The story, published by J-Novel Club, follows Iarumas, a resurrected adventurer who has lost his memories of the past. He spends his days exploring the dungeon to recover the bodies of fallen adventurers, questioning whether they can be revived or will be turned to ash by divine power. His cold, pragmatic attitude earns him respect and scorn alike.
Here's a brief synopsis:
Deep in the unexplored reaches of the dungeon, a corpse is discovered—one that shouldn't exist. After Iarumas is resurrected, his memories of life before death are gone. He delves into the dungeon, collecting bodies and seeking clues to his past, all while avoiding monsters and traps. His journey changes when he meets Garbage, a fierce young swordswoman and sole survivor of a massacre.
Series Origins and Releases
- The light novel series was launched in December 2022 by Kumo Kagyu (known for Goblin Slayer) and illustrator so-bin (famous for Overlord).
- The fifth volume was published by Drecom on June 10.
- The manga adaptation, launched in June 2023 on Drecom's website, has already released its sixth volume as of June 20.
- Yen Press licensed the manga and released the first volume in English on October 15.
Stay Tuned!
The trailer for the anime will be shared online soon, so fans can look forward to more visuals and details.
Source: Warner Bros. Japan's panel at Anime Expo (via Alex Mateo)
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