The anime "The Demon King and the One-Room Hero," scheduled to air in July 2023, features a hero and a demon king akin to Dragon Quest, but is set in a modern world rather than a fantasy setting. It's not just a fantasy about a hero and a demon king fighting; it's a fantasy comedy that blends in the harshness of the modern world. Here's a look at the production staff and cast of "The Demon King and the One-Room Hero"!
An Overview of "The Demon King and the One-Room Hero"!
The Demon King and the One-Room Hero is currently being serialized on Houbunsha's webcomic site, COMIC FUZ. The series began serialization on April 1, 2020, and as of December 2022, seven volumes have been published. It's written by toufu. An anime adaptation is scheduled to air in July 2023.
Introducing the Synopsis of "The Demon King and the One-Room Hero"!
Ten years ago, after a fierce battle between the hero Max and the Demon King, the heroes emerged victorious, saving the world and sending people into a frenzy of joy. However, the Demon King also vowed to return and exact his revenge. Now, as promised, the resurrected Demon King appears before the hero. However, when they reunite, Brave Max has become a self-indulgent, shabby old man, completely different from his past self. After the battle, Brave Max has spent his days drinking and womanizing, and has ended up in various scandals.
The production company for "The Demon King and the One-Room Hero" is SILVER LINK.
"The Demon King and the One-Room Hero" is a joint production between and BLADE. SILVERLINK. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings, Inc., founded in 2007. When the company relocated its headquarters in 2012, it established CONNECT, Inc. as a subsidiary. CONNECT was subsequently absorbed into SILVER LINK. in 2020 and dissolved, but its name remains as a division within SILVER LINK.
BLADE is the other production company behind "The Demon Lord and the One-Room Hero"
"The Demon Lord and the One-Room Hero" is a joint production between SILVER LINK. and BLADE. BLADE's original name was TOKYO ANIMAIDPLAZA, Inc., but it changed its name to BLADE, Inc. in 2014. From 2022 to 2023, we are working on many co-productions with SILVER LINK.
Introducing SILVER LINK.'s Representative Works!
Strike the Blood
The series is based on the light novel by Gakuto Mikumo, published by Dengeki Bunko. This school action fantasy centers on the protagonist, Kojou Akatsuki, who becomes the strongest vampire, and the heroine, Yukina Himeragi, who is ordered to monitor and exterminate him. A TV anime series first aired in 2013, followed by five OVA series.
I've Been Reincarnated as a Villainess in a Reverse Harem Game...
The original work was serialized on Let's Become a Novelist and a light novel published by Ichijinsha. The story revolves around the protagonist, who is reincarnated as a villainous young lady destined for ruin no matter how hard she tries, and takes action to avoid that fate. The anime began airing in April 2020, and the second season began airing in July 2021.
My Recently Hired Maid is Suspicious
This anime is based on a manga currently being serialized in Square Enix's webcomic site, Monthly Gangan Joker. It's a romantic comedy about an upper-class boy and his wife Yuuri, who are left alone after the death of their parents, and spend their days suspicious of the skilled maid. The TV anime began airing in July 2022.
The main character, the hero Max, is played by Yuichi Nakamura!!
The voice actor playing the hero, Max, is Yuichi Nakamura! Born February 20, 1980, he hails from Aji Town, Kida District, Kagawa Prefecture, and is affiliated with Intention. His notable roles include Alto Saotome in "Macross F," Satoru Gojo in "Jujutsu Kaisen," and Tatsuya Shiba in "The Irregular at Magic High School."
The role of the protagonist's nemesis? The Demon King is played by Naomi Ozora!!
Naomi Ozora plays the heroine and nemesis of the protagonist, the Demon King! Born February 4, 1989, Naomi Ozora is a voice actress from Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture, affiliated with Aoni Productions! Notable roles include Fushimi Inari in "Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha," Uzaki Hana in "Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!", and Tamamo Cross in "Uma Musume: Pretty Derby."
The Demon King's secretary, Xenia, is played by Yoko Higasa!
Yoko Hikasa plays the Demon Lord's secretary, Zenia! Born July 16, 1985, Yoko Hikasa is a freelance voice actress from Kanagawa Prefecture! Her notable roles include Mio Akiyama in "K-ON!", Emi Yusa in "The Devil is a Part-Timer!", and Kyoko Kirigiri in "Danganronpa!"
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka plays Fred, the former monk of the Hero's Party!
The voice of Fred, a former monk in the Hero's Party, is played by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka! Born September 17, 1986, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka is from Obihiro, Hokkaido, and is a voice actor affiliated with I'm Enterprise! Notable roles include Kirito in "Sword Art Online" and Inosuke Hashibira in "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba"!
The voice of Leo, a former warrior in the Hero's Party, is played by Hiro Shimono!!
Leo, a former warrior in the Hero's Party, is voiced by Shimono Hiro! Born April 21, 1980, in Tokyo, he is a voice actor affiliated with I'm Enterprise! Notable roles include Akihisa Yoshii in "Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu," Connie Springer in "Attack on Titan," and Zenitsu Agatsuma in "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba."
Yuria, a former wizard in the Hero's Party, is voiced by Ami Koshimizu!
The voice actress for Yuria, a former member of the Hero's Party, is Ami Koshimizu! Born February 15, 1986, she is from Kokubunji, Tokyo, and is a voice actress affiliated with Office Restart. Her notable roles include Anemone in "Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven" and Karen Kozuki in "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion."
【Level 1 Demon Lord and One-Room Hero】Production & Cast Summary
Here's a summary of the production and cast of the anime, Level 1 Demon Lord and One-Room Hero, scheduled to air in 2023! The protagonist of this work has two sides: a serious and straightforward youth, and a useless old man who has grown tired of society! It's also exciting to see how the hero's companions will be portrayed in their youth and present! It's especially exciting considering the talented voice actors!
