The Blue Wolves of Mibu bolsters its cast with the addition of Hell's Paradise's Gabimaru
The Blue Wolves of Mibu anime welcomes Chiaki Kobayashi, the talented voice actor behind Gabimaru in Hell’s Paradise, as their newest cast member Get ready for an action-packed series with an intriguing plot, a stellar cast, and a dedicated staff
On November 30, 2023, The Blue Wolves of Mibu anime team revealed Chiaki Kobayashi as their newest cast member. Known for his role as Gabimaru in Hell’s Paradise, Kobayashi's announcement was shared with the anime and manga community on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Created by Tsuyoshi Yasuda, The Blue Wolves of Mibu is an ongoing manga series that debuted in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine.
The Blue Wolves of Mibu: Main cast, staff, and plot in brief
In September 2023, the announcement was made by the official team that the manga series would be adapted into an anime. It was later revealed that the production of the anime adaptation would be handled by Maho Film.
Cast
Official announcement revealed Chiaki Kobayashi's role in the anime series (Screengrab via X/@miburoanime)
Chiaki Kobayashi has been confirmed to join the cast as Hajime Saito in the anime adaptation of The Blue Wolves of Mibu. Known for his roles as Gabimaru in Hell’s Paradise, Mash Burnedead in Mashle: Magic and Muscles, and Rinnosuke Nanayosghi in Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens, Kobayashi brings his talent as a voice actor to the role. Additionally, Shuichiro Umeda will be joining the cast as Nio Chirinu.
Soji Okita - Kensho Ono
Hijikata Toshizo - Yohei Azakami
Chiaki Kobayashi is seen alongside his character Hajime Saito in the official key visual (Image via X/@miburoanime).
The key visual also showcases an image of the voice actor and the character he will portray in the anime adaptation.
Staff
The upcoming series "The Blue Wolves of Mibu" will be helmed by director Kumiko Habara, renowned for his work on "Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp." Joining him are other key staff members of the series.
Series Composition - Kenta Ihara
Music - Yuki Hayashi
Original creator - Tsuyoshi Yasuda
Character Design - Miyako Nishida and Yuko Oba
Toshiki Kameyama will serve as the Sound Director for The Blue Wolves of Mibu, which will be produced by Maho Films. The Japanese animation studio is well-known for producing series like By The Grace of Gods and In the Land of Leadale.
Plot in brief
A still from the manga series featuring the main character (Image via Kodansha)
The Blue Wolves of Mibu is a tale set in 1863 in the scenic Kyoto region of Japan. It follows the story of a compassionate young boy named Nio, who possesses a strong sense of justice that can sometimes lead to violent reactions. After encountering two members of the ronin group Miburo, Souji Okita and Toshizou Hijakata, Nio's life takes a dramatic turn and he and his companions strive to uphold honesty. As Nio faces cheaters and betrayal, will his conscience remain unchanged?
Stay tuned for more anime and manga news as 2023 progresses.
Editor's P/S
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I am incredibly excited about the upcoming anime adaptation of The Blue Wolves of Mibu. The manga series is one of my favorites, and I have been eagerly anticipating its anime adaptation ever since it was announced. The addition of Chiaki Kobayashi to the cast is a great choice, as he is a talented voice actor who I believe will bring the character of Hajime Saito to life perfectly. I am also looking forward to seeing how the anime staff adapts the manga's story and characters for the small screen.
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I think that The Blue Wolves of Mibu has the potential to be a great anime series. The story is engaging and action-packed, the characters are well-developed and relatable, and the art style is beautiful. I am confident that the anime staff will do a great job of bringing the manga to life and creating a series that fans of the manga and newcomers alike will enjoy. I can't wait to see more of The Blue Wolves of Mibu in the future!
