The second season of the highly anticipated light novel and anime series "I Want to Become the Strongest in the Shadows!" is scheduled to air this October. The original work has sold over 4 million copies. Season two will move the story to a new setting and introduce new characters. Curious to know who will be voicing these characters? In this article, we'll introduce the voice cast for the new characters and the production staff essential to the series!
Synopsis
A boy chosen as a "strong man in the shadows" is reincarnated in another world as Cid Kagenou. Hoping to enjoy his role as a powerful man in the shadows, Cid establishes "Shadow Garden" with his subordinates. The setting for this story is a "lawless city" ruled by three factions. It's a world of lawlessness, overrun with outlaws. Cid and his friends begin their own actions in the lawless city to defeat the "Queen of Blood," and Cid himself begins working in the shadows as a Shadow.
Shizuka Ito (Yukime)
Shizuka Ito, who plays Yukime, has played a variety of roles, including mature, older sister-like characters. With her long black hair, Ito often plays characters similar to her own appearance. She has long dreamed of appearing in the "Super Robot Wars" series, and she actually appeared in the role of Dally Adai in "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann." He's known for his love of beer and often plays drunk characters. Perhaps it's because he understands the feelings of a drunk person that he finds it easy to empathize with them and to play them in a role he finds easy to relate to.
Toshio Koyama (Juggernaut)
Toshio Koyama, who plays Juggernaut, has played a variety of roles, including Crow in "Utawarerumono." He describes himself as "perpetually in adolescence" due to his sensitive personality, and at 38, he referred to himself as "a newborn 38-year-old." To avoid putting pressure on her lower abdomen, she apparently takes measures such as removing her belt when recording while sitting in a chair. She is also known for her passion for mahjong, and is friends with fellow mahjong players who are voice actors, and is skilled enough to win first place in mahjong tournaments that bring together fellow professionals.
Ai Kakuma (Mary)
Ai Kakuma, who plays Mary, originally worked as an office worker after graduating from high school. However, she couldn't give up on her dream of becoming a voice actress, so she quit her job after four years to pursue a career in voice acting. She is now a renowned voice actress, appearing in numerous productions. With many leading roles in just a few years since her debut, expectations are high for her future endeavors.
Tomokazu Sugita (Crimson)
Tomokazu Sugita, who plays Crimson, has voiced many major characters in popular anime, including Kyon in "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" and Sakata Gintoki, the protagonist of "Gintama." His unique, deep voice is so well-known that it's easily recognizable. Sugita is known for his powerful acting, even in supporting roles. He sometimes stands out and leaves a stronger impression than the main characters, which could be said to be part of his charm.
Director: Kazuya Nakanishi
"I Want to Become a Shadow Power!" is directed by Kazuya Nakanishi. He often serves as action director in anime productions, and Nakanishi himself has said that he excels in action scenes. He was in charge of two seasons of action scenes for "Re:ZERO − Starting Life in Another World." Incidentally, there is a social entrepreneur with the same name, but this is a completely different person.
Character Design: Makoto Iino
The character designer is Makoto Iino. In addition to this work, he has also worked on "The Devil is a Part-Timer!" and other series. He tweets a lot about everyday topics, but what's striking is how many of his tweets are about motorcycles. He posts records of his motorcycle outings and images of his motorcycle delivery. It's fun to get a glimpse into the staff's daily lives and hobbies!
Voice Actor Cast & Staff Summary
Getting to know the voice actors and staff will broaden your enjoyment of anime and make you want to check out their other works! If you become familiar with the voice actors and staff in addition to the characters, you may even be recognized as an anime expert! That's all for today. Thank you for reading.
