"SHAMAN KING FLOWERS" was serialized from 2012 to 2014 as a sequel to the popular "SHAMAN KING," and has been serialized again since 2018. The anime version is scheduled to air in January of next year, and is already attracting attention as the first new anime in a long time. Are you curious about the people involved in the production of such a highly anticipated work? In this article, we'd like to introduce the voice cast and production staff all at once!
About the Story
Hana Asakura, a junior high school student living in Funbarigaoka, is the son of Yoh Asakura and Anna Asakura (née Osorezan), and the next head of the prestigious Asakura family of shamans. However, with no opportunity to utilize his talents, Hana finds his days extremely boring and frustrating. Then, two assassins appear before him. His encounter with these two men, descendants of another Asakura family, the "Ura Asakura," thought to have vanished into the darkness of history, marks the beginning of a new battle: "Flower of Maze." A new story begins with Hana Asakura as the main character.
Yoko Hikasa (Hana Asakura)
Yoko Hikasa, who plays Hana Asakura, has appeared in various works since the late 2000s, but many people may know her name for her role as Mio Akiyama in "K-ON!". She has played many characters, both leading and supporting, making her one of the most well-known voice actors. Regular anime watchers may instantly recognize Hikasa's voice. She has rarely had the opportunity to play young boys in her career, so this role as Hana Asakura may be a new challenge for her.
Sumire Uesaka (Aluminum Nium Birch)
Sumire Uesaka, who plays Aluminum Nium Birch, actually graduated from Sophia University. She uses the Russian she learned at university to demonstrate her fluent Russian in "Girls und Panzer." Like Hikasa, she's a household name, known to all anime fans. She's played a variety of characters, including Tia, the big sister-like character who brings everyone together, and Agnes Tachyon, a charming character with a mysterious demeanor, in the "Uma Musume" series.
Shun Horie (Haa Asakura)
Shun Horie, who plays Haa Asakura, was impressed by voice actor Wataru Takagi's ability to portray both adult and child characters. Horie, who didn't like his own voice, believed that this could be utilized in the voice acting industry, and decided to pursue a career in voice acting. He led a busy life, attending university, training school, and working part-time. He is now a popular voice actor, playing many major characters.
Shoji Yonemura (Series Composition)
Shoji Yonemura, who is in charge of series composition, is well known for his work as a screenwriter on the "Pokémon" and "Kamen Rider" series. His first Kamen Rider project was "Hibiki," and he began writing full-time for "Kabuto." He subsequently wrote the scripts for "Den-O," "Kiva," and "Decade."
Yuuki Hayashi (Music)
Yuuki Hayashi, the music director, was a former rhythmic gymnast. She became interested in music while choosing music for her routines. This led her to become a composer of rhythmic gymnastics accompaniment. She is also actively involved in providing music for television dramas and anime.
Summary of Voice Actor Cast and Production Staff
You can see that people with diverse backgrounds and personalities are involved in anime production. No matter what anime a project, even one missing cast or staff member would make it impossible to complete. Therefore, they are extremely important. This article will also give you an opportunity to learn about other works that the people mentioned in it have been involved in, so be sure to check it out! That's all for now. Thank you for reading.
