Enmu from Demon Slayer joins the Frieren anime cast this week
This week, the highly anticipated 13th episode of the Frieren anime series will introduce a new character voiced by the talented actor from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Noriaki Kakyoin Fans can expect an exciting addition to the cast that will surely leave a lasting impression
The official website for the Frieren anime series announced on Thursday, November 30, 2023, that a new cast member and character will debut in this week's episode, the 13th overall for the Fall 2023 series. The series premiered on Japanese television in late September 2023 with a two-hour premiere. This is not the first mid-season cast addition for the Frieren anime, with several recent weeks featuring new cast members to varying degrees. Some episodes have introduced as many as four new cast members, while others, such as the 13th episode, have limited their debuts to one or two cast members and characters.
Voice of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’s Noriaki Kakyoin is set to join the Frieren anime in series’ 13th episode this week
The Frieren anime is the official television adaptation of the manga series by author Kanehito Yamada and illustrator Tsukasa Abe. The manga made its debut in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine in April 2020 and continues to be serialized.
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The 13th episode of the Frieren anime will feature Daisuke Hirakawa, known for his role as Demon Slayer's Enmu and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's Noriaki Kakyoin, joining the series as Sein's older brother, a priest with ties to Heiter. Sein, voiced by Yuichi Nakamura from Jujutsu Kaisen, will also make their debut in this episode. The main voice cast includes Atsumi Tanezaki as Frieren, Nobuhiko Okamoto as Himmel, Hiroki Touchi as Heither, Yoji Ueda as Eisen, Kana Ichinose as Fern, Chiaki Kobayashi as Stark, Atsuko Tanaka as Flamme, and Hiroki Yasumoto as Qual.
The Frieren anime is being directed by Keiichiro Saito at Madhouse Studios, with series scripts being handled by Tomohiro Suzuki. Character design for the anime is being done by Reiko Nagasawa, and the music for the series is being composed by Evan Call. YOASOBI is performing the opening theme song Yus,ha, which translates to “Hero,” and milet is performing the ending theme song, Anytime Anywhere.
Yamada and Abe’s original manga series has received numerous prestigious awards, including the New Creator Prize in the 25th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize 2021. Viz Media has acquired the rights to translate and distribute the manga in English and provides the following description:
"The adventure may be over, but the journey of life is just beginning for an elf mage who is only just starting to understand the true meaning of living. Elf mage Frieren and her brave companions have vanquished the Demon King and brought peace to the land. However, Frieren will outlive the rest of her former party by many years. How will she learn to comprehend the significance of life to those around her? Decades after their triumph, the funeral of one of her friends forces Frieren to confront her own near-immortality. She sets out to fulfill her comrades’ final wishes and embarks on a new adventure..."
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Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of the anime series Frieren, I am thrilled to hear about the introduction of a new character voiced by the talented actor Noriaki Kakyoin from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. The addition of Daisuke Hirakawa to the cast is an exciting development that will surely bring a new level of energy and excitement to the series. Hirakawa's portrayal of the character Enmu in Demon Slayer was truly captivating, and I am confident that he will bring the same level of skill and passion to his role in Frieren.
The 13th episode of the series promises to be a pivotal moment, as we are introduced to Sein's older brother, a priest with ties to Heiter. The dynamic between these two characters and their connection to the overall story will undoubtedly add depth and complexity to the narrative. The fact that Sein will also be voiced by Yuichi Nakamura, an accomplished voice actor known for his role in Jujutsu Kaisen, further elevates the anticipation for this episode.
