As the popular Japanese manga "Tsugumi Project" gets adapted into a TV anime, the main cast has been finally revealed. Masashi Uchida will voice the protagonist, Leone, a former military death row inmate. Haruki Ishiya has been chosen to play the role of his partner, the underground fighting champion Dudu. Misaki Watada is cast as Tsugumi, a girl with special powers.
Preview the Character Voices
A first voice comic video, allowing fans to experience the mood of the work in advance, has been released simultaneously. This video depicts the scene where Leone and Dudu meet in the peculiar world of "Old Japan," shrouded in high radiation levels. Fans are already excited about how the adventure in this magic realm will unfold.
French Hit Makes Headway in Japan
"Tsugumi Project" first gained popularity in France and is serialized in Japan in Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine. The grand apocalyptic world conceived by author Ippatu captivates many readers. The story, which follows Leone as he encounters numerous dangers and meets people, all while separated from his family due to a false charge, is characterized by its unique setting and tension.
More information about this anime is expected to be announced in the future. Events such as giveaways of signed items by the cast on the official X have also captured the attention of anime fans.
Expectations for the Anime Adaptation
The announcement of the anime adaptation came in July, and for some fans, it has been a long-awaited moment. With the recent cast announcement and voice comic release, more attention is surely being drawn to it. As anticipation for the next updates grows, it is expected that the anime itself will captivate viewers just like the voice comic.
