Kill Blue TV Anime Casts Daisuke Sakuma as Shin Kohazame

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Kill Blue Anime Adaptation Set to Debut in April

Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Blue manga is receiving a television anime adaptation, scheduled to premiere in April on TV Tokyo and its affiliated networks. The announcement has generated considerable excitement among fans of the action-comedy series.

Cast Additions and Character Details

The anime's staff recently revealed that Daisuke Sakuma will voice Shin Kohazame, a pink-haired assassin associated with the Chinese organization Yugang. Sakuma's involvement adds to the anticipation surrounding the anime's portrayal of the manga's diverse cast of characters. Shunsuke Takeuchi will voice the adult version of the protagonist, Juzo Ogami, further solidifying the ensemble of voice talent.

Additional cast members include Yuko Sanpei as the youthful Juzo Ogami, Fuka Izumi as Noren Mitsuoka, Shuichiro Umeda as Kotatsu Nekota, Takeo Otsuka as Tenma Tendo, Atsumi Tanezaki as Chisato Shiraishi, and Yumi Uchiyama as Eri Wanibuchi. This extensive cast suggests a faithful adaptation of the manga's character-driven narrative.

Production Team and Studio

Hiro Kaburagi, known for directing Great Pretender, Hozuki's Coolheadedness, and My Little Monster, is at the helm of the anime as director. His experience in directing visually appealing and narratively engaging anime projects instills confidence in the quality of the Kill Blue adaptation. Miho Daidoji, who served as animation director for all three seasons of the Kuroko's Basketball TV anime and the Last Game film, is designing the characters for Kill Blue. Daidoji's previous work on Kuroko's Basketball demonstrates her ability to capture Fujimaki's distinctive art style.

The anime is being produced by CUE, marking the studio's first venture as the primary animation production studio for a television series. CUE was established in 2023 by DMM, with Rui Kuroki, formerly an executive officer and production manager at Production I.G, serving as president and CEO. This collaboration between experienced industry professionals suggests a commitment to delivering a high-quality anime adaptation.

Manga's Popularity and Storyline

Fujimaki launched the Kill Blue manga in Weekly Shonen Jump in April 2023, concluding its run on September 1. The manga's thirteen collected volumes culminated with the release of the final volume on December 4. A novel adaptation titled Kill Ao Secret Report by Kiyoko Hoshi was also released on the same day.

Viz Media is publishing the manga digitally and in print, bringing the series to a wider audience. They describe the first volume as follows: "Juzo Ogami's a legend. Even among hit men, his name sends shivers down spines. There's never been a job he couldn't handle—that is, until the day he wakes up as a teenager! But how has his body transformed? To find out, he'll have to infiltrate the one place he thought he'd never find himself in again…school!" This synopsis hints at the manga's blend of action, comedy, and mystery.

Viz Media released the fourth volume in print on December 9. MANGA Plus is also offering the manga digitally, ensuring accessibility for readers around the world.

Fujimaki's Previous Works

Fujimaki is best known for his Kuroko's Basketball manga, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2008 to 2014. Kuroko's Basketball inspired three television anime series, two compilation anime films, a new anime film, a sequel manga, a light novel, a spin-off manga, and a series of stage plays. Viz Media also published the manga in English. The success of Kuroko's Basketball has solidified Fujimaki's reputation as a talented manga artist.

In addition to Kuroko's Basketball, Fujimaki published a one-shot in Weekly Shonen Jump in January 2020, and then published an "academy comedy action" one-shot manga titled "Kiruaoharu" in December 2021. These one-shots demonstrate Fujimaki's versatility as a creator.

Anticipation for the Anime Adaptation

The upcoming anime adaptation of Kill Blue has generated significant buzz among anime fans. The combination of a popular manga source material, a talented production team, and a captivating storyline has created high expectations for the series. The anime's premiere in April is eagerly awaited by fans eager to see Fujimaki's latest creation brought to life on screen. The unique premise of a legendary hitman transforming into a teenager and infiltrating a school promises a blend of action, comedy, and intrigue. The series is poised to capture the attention of a wide audience and establish itself as a noteworthy addition to the anime landscape.

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