On February 20, NHK announced that the theatrical anime film ‘The Legend of Hei: The Future I Choose’ will be adapted into a five-episode TV version airing on NHK E-Tele starting March 8, 2025.

Originally created by Chinese animator and director MTJJ, the film was produced by HMCH Studio and has become a landmark in Chinese animation.

Background & Japanese Release

First released as a web anime series in 2011, the story gained immense popularity.
A theatrical adaptation was later produced, making waves in China.
The film debuted in Japan in September 2019 (subtitled), followed by a nationwide dubbed release in November 2020.
Now, NHK E-Tele will air the TV version, dividing the film into five episodes.

TV Broadcast Schedule (NHK E-Tele)

📺 Episodes 1–3: March 8 (Sat) | 2:00 PM – 3:09 PM JST
📺 Episodes 4–5: March 15 (Sat) | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM JST

Story Summary

🌿 A world where fairies lose their homes due to human-driven environmental destruction.
🐾 Xiao Hei, a black cat spirit, is forced to flee after humans destroy his forest home.
✨ He is rescued by Fu Shi, a fellow spirit, and joins him on a journey to a distant island.
💥 However, the island is soon targeted by Wu Xian, a powerful human enforcer, who suspects Fu Shi’s plans and moves to capture them.
🌀 Caught in the battle, Xiao Hei is taken by Wu Xian. As Fu Shi and his allies plan a daring rescue, Xiao Hei embarks on a journey that may change the future of spirits and humans alike.

Japanese Voice Cast

🎙️ Xiao Hei: Kana Hanazawa
🎙️ Wu Xian: Mamoru Miyano
🎙️ Fu Shi: Takahiro Sakurai
🎙️ Shuofei: Soma Saito
🎙️ Luo Zhu: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
🎙️ Tenfu: Tomokazu Sugita
🎙️ Shui: Aki Toyosaki
🎙️ Nezha: Inori Minase
🎙️ Qiu-jii: Cho
🎙️ Guild Master: Hochu Otsuka
🎙️ Flower Fairy: Misato Ugaki (Special Appearance)

Source : ORICON NEWS