Exciting New Yaiba Anime Unveils Blue Encount's Pulsating Opening Theme in Thrilling Promo!
Get the scoop on the latest cast reveal! Discover the exciting new faces joining the lineup and what they bring to the story.
Exciting Updates on Shin Samurai-den YAIBA
New Cast and Theme Song Revealed
The production team for the upcoming anime Shin Samurai-den YAIBA, based on the beloved manga by Gōshō Aoyama, has announced some thrilling updates. On Sunday, they revealed that the band Blue Encount will perform the opening theme song titled "Blade."
Check out the new promo video below:
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The staff also unveiled a fresh visual along with additional cast members:
- Atsushi Miyauchi as Raizou Mine
- Rina Satō as Shizuka Mine
- Kimiko Saitō as Fuji Mine
- Takeharu Ōnishi as Gerosaemon Gerota
- Shūhei Sakaguchi as Kumo Otoko (Spider Man)
- Kana Ichinose as Namako Otoko (Sea Cucumber Man)
- Gō Inoue as Kojirō Sasaki
Premiere Details
Shin Samurai-den YAIBA will premiere on April 5 at 5:30 p.m. on YTV, NTV, and their affiliates across Japan. This time slot is right before Detective Conan, kicking off the new "Gōshō Aoyama Hour" block.
Series Overview
The anime centers around Yaiba Kurogane, a young samurai inspired by the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, who is known for his two-sword fighting style and his classic work, The Book of Five Rings.
Main Cast
The series features a talented voice cast:
- Minami Takayama as Yaiba Kurogane
- Manaka Iwami as Sayaka Mine
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Takeshi Onimaru
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Kenjūrō Kurogane
- Junichi Suwabe as Musashi Miyamoto
- Isshin Chiba as Kagetora
- Kōsuke Echigoya as Shonosuke
Production Team
The anime is directed by Takahiro Hasui from Wit Studio. The script is penned by Touko Machida, while character design is handled by Yoshimichi Kameda. The music will be composed by Yutaka Yamada and Yoshiaki Dewa, with sound direction by Haru Yamada.
Additional Staff
- Special Effects Director: Hirofumi Masuda
- Art Director: Yūsuke Takeda (Bamboo)
- Color Design: Satoshi Hashimoto
- 3D Director: Yukinori Nakamura
- Editing: Kiyoshi Hirose
- Sound Effects: Eiko Morikawa
A Legacy Continues
Gōshō Aoyama's Yaiba manga first launched in September 1988 and concluded in December 1993, totaling 24 volumes. It previously inspired a 52-episode anime series from April 1993 to April 1994.
The character Yaiba Kurogane has also appeared in Aoyama's Detective Conan series, highlighting its continued relevance in the world of anime.
Source: Press release