"I Quit Being a Hero" will begin airing on April 5, 2022. Detailed information has already been released on the official website, including information about the production company and voice actors. This time, we'll take a look at which company is producing this series and the cast of characters. We'll also introduce the author.
Who is the original author of "I Quit Being a Hero"?
The original author of "I Quit Being a Hero" goes by the name "Quantum." While the title might lead you to believe he's from "Let's Become a Novelist," the author actually posted the work on "Kakuyomu." While he has posted several other novels, this is the only one that has continued as a full-length work. The original manga posted on Kakuyomu has already ended, and the comic version ended with "Leo vs. the Demon King's Army" in Volume 3. Therefore, the anime may only cover that chapter, which marks the end of the original manga.
What about the anime production company?
"I Quit Being a Hero" is produced by EMT Squared. Although the company is relatively new, having only been a prime contractor since 2015, it has produced a number of titles, including its signature work "Rainy Cocoa," as well as "Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear," "Assassin's Pride," and, in 2021, "The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist." It has also collaborated on productions such as "Himouto! Umaru-chan" and "The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan."
Who is the voice actor for Leo Demonhart?
The protagonist of this series, Leo Demonhart, is voiced by Kensho Ono. Originally active as an actor since the 1990s, Kensho Ono has also been working as a voice actor since 2001. He has played major characters in numerous anime, most notably as Tetsuya Kuroko, the protagonist of "Kuroko's Basketball," and Giorno Giovanna, the protagonist of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind." As of March, Kensho Ono, a hugely popular voice actor, has already been cast in four lead roles in 2022. However, perhaps the most talked-about news is his marriage to fellow voice actress Kana Hanazawa.
Who is the voice actor for Demon King Echidna?
Kaede Hondo plays the main heroine of this work, the Demon King Echidna. This young voice actress began her voice acting career in 2015, and has played leading roles since her first year. She has voiced Sakura Minamoto in "Zombie Land Saga," Senpai in "Magical Senpai," and Hana Yurikawa in "Miru Tights." In 2021, she played leading roles in three works already confirmed for 2022, making her a voice actress with the potential to become even more popular.
Who is the voice actress for Stina?
Stina, the leader of the Demon King's Four Heavenly Kings, is voiced by Shizuka Itou. She's a renowned voice actress who has been active since 2003, and if you're in your late 30s, just hearing her name probably brings to mind numerous anime roles. (lol) Some of her most notable roles include Katsura Hinagiku in "Hayate the Combat Butler!", Yatterman No. 2 (Ai-chan) in "Yatterman (2nd Series)," and Takei Hisashi in "Saki."
Who is the voice actress playing Lili?
Hitomi Owada voices Lili, the most childish and foolish of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King's Army. She began her voice acting career in 2013, and while she hasn't yet played many main characters, she has played Koyori Tanemura in "Wataten!: An Angel Flew Down to Me!", Nanako Akiyama in "I Thought My Online Bride Wasn't a Girl?", and more. She's also the more famous voice actress for Smart Falcon in the currently hit mobile game "Uma Musume," which may be the first thing that springs to mind.
Who is the voice actor playing Melnes?
Yumi Uchiyama plays Melnes, an assassin and one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King's army. The character has an androgynous aura and often cross-dresses, but her voice actress is also female. She began her voice acting career in 2005, retired once, and returned in 2010. Her first major role was Nagi in "A Channel," which aired the following year in 2011. She has since voiced Kirishima in "Arpeggio of Blue Steel," Ruri Miyamoto in "Nisekoi," and Puck in "Re:Zero." In 2021, he also voiced the main character, Rudeus, in "Mushoku Tensei."
Who is the voice actor playing Edvard?
The most muscle-brained of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King's army is played by Toru Inada. Originally aiming to be a professional wrestler, he seems perfectly suited to this kind of character (lol). He began his voice acting career in 1994, so many people probably know he was a voice actor before they were even born. Among his previous roles are Komamura Sajin from "Bleach" and the rough-and-tumble character from "KonoSuba." In "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," he also voices the father spider who appeared at the end of the first season. Also, due to his connection with professional wrestling, he played the role of MAO in "Kemono Michi: Rise Up!"
Who is the voice actor playing Dearnet?
Dearnet is such a minor character that there's no reference image available, but the official website announced that Minori Suzuki will voice her. Suzuki has been working as a voice actress since 2016, but has also been active in music since 2018. She also performs the opening theme for this series. She's best known as a voice actress for Freyja Wion in "Macross △." As a musician, she's also known for the opening theme for "Miss Koizumi Loves Ramen" and the ending theme for "Magical Senpai."
Who's the voice actress playing Julietta?
This character also doesn't appear often, but the official website has announced the cast. Her voice actress is Misato Matsuoka. To be honest, you probably won't be familiar with her name, but Matsuoka is a newcomer who began voice acting in 2020. Her only major character is Tsubame Mizusaki from "Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!" Although she still mostly plays minor characters, she is set to play the main character Nekozaki for the second time in 2022 in "Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie," and she may be a voice actress on the rise.
Summary of the Creator, Production Company, and Voice Actors
So far, we've introduced the people involved in "I Quit Being a Hero." What do you think? With a wide cast of voice actors, from well-known to newcomers, this is a show that will have you eagerly awaiting its April broadcast.
