'The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses' Anime Reveals Promo Videos, Cast, and Premiere Date

Yoshino performs the opening theme song

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The official website for the upcoming anime adaptation of 'The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses' (original manga title: Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime), created by writer Norishiro-chan and artist Yukiji Setsuda, has announced new promotional videos showcasing the cast, staff, and release schedule.

Promo Videos and Theme Songs

• Main Promo Video: Released on Saturday, this video includes a preview of Yoshino's opening theme song 'Tenden Barabara'.

• Ending Theme: Another video highlights the ending theme song 'Suki Magazine', performed by voice cast members for Ciel, Anemone, and Gore.

Release Schedule

The anime will debut exclusively on ABEMA in Japan on July 5 at 11:00 p.m. (10:00 a.m. EDT). It will then air on TV channels:

• Tokyo MX and Sun TV on July 12 at 10:30 p.m. (9:30 a.m. EDT)
• Subsequently on BS11 and Tochigi TV.

Crunchyroll will stream the series as it airs.

Story and Cast

The story follows Toto, a shy but strong hero who struggles to form a party. One day, three beautiful women—Ciel, Anemone, and Gore—approach him with the secret goal of assassinating him.

Main Cast:

• Toto: Shunsuke Takeuchi
• Ciel: Iori Saeki
• Anemone: Hitomi Ueda
• Gore: Haruka Shiraishi

Staff:

• Director: Noriaki Akitaya (Bakuman., Castle Town Dandelion, The Unwanted Undead Adventurer) at CONNECT
• Series Scripts: Michiko Yokote (Shirobako, Tsurune, Train to the End of the World)
• Character Design: Takao Sano (Chitose Get You!!, Shomin Sample, The Unwanted Undead Adventurer)
• Music: Shun Narita

Manga Details

• The manga started in October 2022 in Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine.
• The 11th volume was published on April 8.

Additional Information

Sources: Anime’s official website and Comic Natalie

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