Yakuza Fiancé anime reveals first trailer, additional cast, and more ahead of October 2024 premiere

Yakuza Fiancé anime reveals first trailer, additional cast, and more ahead of October 2024 premiere

On Thursday, August 15, 2024, the first promotional video for the Yakuza Fiancé anime was shared on the official website and X (formerly Twitter) account. Along with this, two new cast members were revealed and the staff announced details about the show’s ending theme song. The series is scheduled to debut in October 2024 on Tokyo MX and BS11 channels in Japan.

The Yakuza Fiancé anime, created by Studio DEEN, is based on Asuka Konishi’s manga series of the same name. The manga series has been published in Kodansha’s Monthly Afternoon magazine since August 2017 and currently has eight tankobon volumes.

Upcoming Release: Yakuza Fiancé Anime – October 2024

The Yakuza Fiancé anime’s official staff unveiled the first full-length trailer on Thursday, August 15, 2024, providing a sneak peek of the upcoming show set to premiere in October 2024. Japanese viewers can catch the anime on Tokyo MX and BS11 channels, while international fans can stream it on Crunchyroll.

The promotional video notably includes the main heroine, Yoshino Somei, the protagonist, Kirishima Miyama, and other significant characters. The brief clip highlights the initial encounter between Yoshino and Kirishima, providing a glimpse into the latter’s true nature. Interestingly, the video also features the characters’ voices.

Yoshino and Kirishima in the trailer (Image via Studio DEEN)
Yoshino and Kirishima in the trailer (Image via Studio DEEN)

In addition to the PV, two new cast members for the Yakuza Fiancé anime have been announced by the official staff. The role of Azami Suo, a mysterious man searching for Yoshino, will be played by Hiroshi Kamiya. Azami is depicted as a character capable of single-handedly taking down an entire Yakuza office.

Meanwhile, Koji Yusa, famous for his portrayal of Gin Ichimaru in Bleach, takes on the character of Toriashi Shoma, an adopted son of Renji Somei, the head of the Somei Group. Shoma is also an old friend of Yoshino’s and is considered a part of their family.

The anime’s official website has received comments from the voice actors, expressing their enthusiasm for their respective roles. Koji-san, who plays Shoma, shared that he believes Shoma’s outward appearance may not convey it, but he is actually a character with strong emotions.

Similarly, Hiroshi Kamiya acknowledges Azami’s charm. The recently revealed cast members, Akira Ishida as Kirishima Miyama and Hitomi Ueda as Yoshino Somei, will be joined by additional actors who will be announced at a later date.

In addition to the new cast members, the website and X account for the Yakuza Fiancé anime have announced that Yoshino will sing Nani Wararotonnen, the show’s ending theme song. The opening theme has not yet been disclosed.

The series is directed by Toshifumi Kawase at Studio DEEN, with scriptwriting by Rika Takasugi. Itsuko Takeda, known for his work on Black Clover, handles the character design. The music is composed by Masato Suzuki and Hiroaki Tsutsumi.

A teaser visual for the anime (Image via Studio DEEN)
A teaser visual for the anime (Image via Studio DEEN)

Yakuza Fiancé anime is adapted from Asuka Konishi’s seinen manga and revolves around Yoshino Somei, the daughter of a prominent Yakuza family in Osaka. Following a merger, Yoshino becomes engaged to Kirishima Miyama, the son of a Tokyo-based Yakuza family.

Despite Kirishima’s initial amicable demeanor, Yoshino soon uncovers his dark side. The anime will delve into the intricate politics of the Yakuza family, as well as the distinctive bond between Yoshino and Kirishima.

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