Key Facts

• Manga “There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her” is being adapted into a TV anime
• A teaser visual and main cast were revealed
• Kohei Amasaki voices Youki
• Kana Hanazawa voices Cecilia
• The series is serialized on Manga Gaugau and Gaugau Monster Plus from Futabasha

The manga There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her, currently serialized on Manga Gaugau and Gaugau Monster Plus from Futabasha, will be adapted into a TV anime. A teaser visual and cast details were released. Kohei Amasaki and Kana Hanazawa will play the main characters, Youki and Cecilia, respectively.

What the Anime Announcement Includes

The anime adaptation of There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her has officially been announced. Along with the announcement, a teaser visual was unveiled. The tagline on the teaser reads “The Purest Love in Another World.” In the visual, Cecilia is seen blushing faintly with Youki smiling innocently in the background. The visual hints at the developing relationship between the two characters.

The series is being adapted from the manga serialized on Futabasha’s online platforms Manga Gaugau and Gaugau Monster Plus. The manga is based on the original work by Suisei, and the anime project marks a major development for the title.

Details of Main Characters and Cast

Kohei Amasaki has been cast as the protagonist Youki, a demon who was reincarnated into another world from human origins. In a comment, Amasaki described Youki as a 21-year-old with lingering adolescent tendencies, noting the fun contrast between his childish side and his actual age. He expressed enthusiasm for both the romantic and comedic aspects of the series, and encouraged viewers to look forward to the evolving dynamic between Youki and Cecilia.

Kana Hanazawa will voice Cecilia, a cleric in the hero’s party. Hanazawa explained that Cecilia is a compassionate and nurturing figure who quietly supports those around her. Despite carrying a heavy burden, Cecilia’s life becomes more joyful after meeting Youki. Hanazawa mentioned that their romantic interactions are especially endearing and encouraged audiences to watch the anime.

Comments from the Original Creators

Suisei, the original author, stated that when the series began serialization in 2013, they had not anticipated its development into an anime, nor its publication in book or manga form. Suisei credited the support of all parties involved and the characters themselves for the anime adaptation.

Kairi, the manga artist responsible for the adaptation, also commented on the anime news, expressing excitement at seeing Youki and Cecilia animated and voiced. Kairi shared that they look forward to the anime as a fan of the series.

La-na, who provided the original character designs, mentioned that this project was among their earliest experiences in novel illustration and holds personal significance. They praised the manga adaptation and expressed support for the continued growth of the story.

FAQ

Q: What is being adapted into an anime?
A: The manga There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her is being adapted into a TV anime.

Q: Who are the main voice actors announced?
A: Kohei Amasaki will voice Youki, and Kana Hanazawa will voice Cecilia.

Q: What platforms is the manga serialized on?
A: The manga is serialized on Manga Gaugau and Gaugau Monster Plus, operated by Futabasha.

Q: What does the teaser visual depict?
A: It features Cecilia blushing slightly with Youki smiling innocently behind her, with the tagline “The Purest Love in Another World.”

Q: Who are the original creators involved in the project?
A: The original work is by Suisei, the manga adaptation is by Kairi, and the character designs are by La-na.

Source : ORICON NEWS