"Labyrinth Black Company" is a manga originally serialized on the webcomic sites "MAGCOMI" and "Monthly Comic Garden," and will be adapted into an anime by SILVER LINK. starting in July 2021. The story is about being transported to another world, but the transported world is a fantasy world where monsters and magic exist, and at the same time, it is also a black company with incredibly poor working conditions. Some of the cast has now been announced, so we would like to introduce them to you!
Summary of "Black Company Labyrinth"
Kinji Ninomiya, a professional NEET who has worked hard to survive without working and finally achieved a life of self-indulgence on passive income, is suddenly transported to another world, Amuria, where monsters, demi-humans, and magic exist. There, he is exploited due to the language barrier, left with a huge debt and forced to lead a harsh life as a laborer for the large corporation, Saizach Mining. Kinji, who hates black labor more than anyone else, aims to escape his oppressive lifestyle with the help of the demi-human Wanibe and the demon Rimu.
CV: Katsuyuki Konishi, Kinji Ninomiya
Katsuyuki Konishi plays the protagonist, Kinji Ninomiya. Born April 21, 1973, he is from Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture. He is represented by Ken Productions. His notable roles include the role of Volfogg in "The King of Braves GaoGaiGar" and Kamina in "Gurren Lagann." While he is known for his hot-blooded and big-brother-like characters, he has also played a wide range of other roles. Due to various circumstances, he also participated in Gurren Lagann under the pseudonym Leo Kaminaga.
Kinji Ninomiya, played by Katsuyuki Konishi, is this kind of character
A former celebrity pro-NEET, he now works as a manual laborer at the black market company Reisach Mining in another world, leading a corporate slave life. He will do anything to get out of this awful, oppressive environment. He is a cunning, self-centered man.
CV: Misaki Kuno, Rimu
Rimu is played by Misaki Kuno. Born January 19, 1993, in Tokyo, she is represented by Osawa Agency. Her notable roles include the role of Kate Hoshimiya in "World Conquest Zvezda Plot" and Tama in "Selector Infected WIXOSS." Her voice is reminiscent of a realistic young girl, making it easy to remember, and she frequently plays young girl roles.
Here's the character of Rimu, played by Misaki Kuno
A dragon-like monster that Kinji encounters in the Detmold Labyrinth. She usually takes the form of a young girl. A voracious eater, she's always hungry, and if she skips a meal, she becomes increasingly aggressive and will try to eat anything she can find. She's the ultimate devourer.
CV: Hiro Shimono, Wanibe
Wanibe is played by Hiro Shimono. Born April 21, 1980, he is from Tokyo. He is represented by I'm Enterprise. His notable roles include Zenitsu Agatsuma in "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," Akihisa Yoshii in "Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu," and Connie Springer in "Attack on Titan." While he often plays the main character, he often plays characters who are teased or weak, perhaps because he is also a real-life character. He is also a voice actor with an extraordinary obsession with fried chicken.
This is the character of Wanibe, played by Hiro Shimono
Shea is a reptilian demi-human who works at the Reisach Mining Company. She's a typical corporate slave, constantly overworked due to her timid and overly earnest nature. She's often caught up in Kinji's nefarious schemes, but they get along well. Perhaps because she's from the countryside, she's knowledgeable about wild plants.
CV: Megumi Toda, Shia
Shia is played by Megumi Toda. Born December 8, 1990, in Tokyo, she is represented by Kenyu Office. Her notable roles include Maihama Ayumu in "The Idolmaster Million Live!", Iizuka Yuzu in "Sakura Trick," and Shinoda Hajime in "NEW GAME!". In the series, Shea is a sculpted, unfortunate corporate slave hero, but the voice actress is also incredibly stylish.
This is the character played by Megumi Toda
Shea is a female employee at Reisach Mining. She's the ultimate corporate slave, nicknamed "the reincarnation of the hero" for her accomplishments. She's humble and polite, but her overly loyal nature leads her to impose a suffocating company mentality. Her motto is "Work until you die, work even after you die."
CV: M.A.O Ranga
Ranga is voiced by M.A.O. Born February 1, 1992, in Osaka Prefecture, she is affiliated with Yellow Cab NEXT. Her most notable roles include Narmaya in "Granblue Fantasy" and Iris in "Fire Force," among many others. Her real name and acting name is Mao Ichimichi. She first appeared as an actress in "Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger" in 2011, and made her voice acting debut a year later. In recent years, she has appeared in numerous productions, often playing leading roles.
Ranga, played by M.A.O., is this kind of character
A shrine maiden who treats Kinji as her savior. She has a bright and charming personality, but also possesses a strong sense of self-awareness. Her appearance and unrestrained behavior make her a devilish femboy who charms men everywhere.
CV: Satomi Sato - Belza
Belza is played by Satomi Sato. Born on May 8, 1986, she is from Miyagi Prefecture. She is represented by Aoni Production. Her most notable work is "K-ON!" Her roles include Tainaka Ritsu in "The Legend of 1970" and Chitanda Eru in "Hyouka." While she's known for her quiet, babyish characters, she's also played a variety of other characters. In 2017, she married fellow voice actor Terashima Takuma.
Belza, played by Satomi Sato, is this character
A female executive at Reisach Mining. She prioritizes corporate profits and exploits her workers with promises of "customer satisfaction" and "job satisfaction." She embodies the nature of Reisach Mining, and is particularly concerned about Kinji's rebellious attitude.
CV: Wataru Takagi, Goblin Boss
Goblin Boss is played by Wataru Takagi. Born July 25, 1966, he is from Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture. He is represented by Arts Vision. His notable roles include Garrod Ran in "After War Gundam X," Takagi Wataru in "Detective Conan," and Bunbee in "Yes! PreCure 5." Aside from anime, he is also a voice actor with a wide range of other roles, including dubbing and acting in historical dramas. While he is known for his comic relief and villainous roles, he has also played handsome characters and outright villains. He's a voice actor who tends to play supporting roles rather than leading roles.
This is the character of the Goblin Boss, played by Wataru Takagi
He's the team leader of the mining department where Kinji and Wanibe work. He's a boss with a tendency to bully others, strict about quotas, and quick to preach about spiritualism. He's weak against his superiors and strong against his subordinates. He seems to be in a good mood only when he meets his quota.
CV: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Labyrinth Ant A
Labyrinth Ant A is played by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka. Born September 17, 1986, in Obihiro, Hokkaido, he is represented by I'm Enterprise. His notable roles include Mitarai Shota in "THE IDOLM@STER," Kirito in "Sword Art Online," and Hashibira Inosuke in "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba." While he often plays leading roles, he also plays hot-blooded and maniacal characters. His roles often require him to scream and strain his voice.
This is the character played by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Labyrinth Ant A
Labyrinth Ants are ant-like monsters that inhabit the Detmold Magic Mine Ruins. Labyrinth Ant A is one of them.
[Labyrinth Black Company] Voice Actors Summary
We've introduced the voice cast for the characters appearing in "Labyrinth Black Company." The cast is impressive, and the animation seems to be of high quality! This is sure to be one of the most anticipated anime series airing from July. The characters are cool and cute, but the story also has a Kochikame-esque slapstick feel as the protagonist tries to escape from a black company in an alternate world, going back and forth between the top and bottom, making it a fun and entertaining anime to watch! The anime "Labyrinth of Black Company" will start airing in July 2021, so be sure to check it out!
