"The Hero Died!", one of the spring 2023 anime series, is a battle fantasy comedy about a villager who accidentally kills a hero meant to save the world, only to end up saving it instead. The protagonist is a fool, obsessed with erotic thoughts, a coward, and a reliant on others—a shameful character unbecoming of a hero in any sense. However, the story expands as the villager becomes embroiled in the hero's mission and a vast conspiracy swirling around the world. Here's a summary of the production staff and cast of "The Hero Died!"!
A synopsis of "The Hero Died!"
Three years ago, the hero Sion Breidan sealed the Gates of Hell and saved the world. However, the gate reopened, and chaos once again descended upon the world. Meanwhile, Touka Scott, a simple village farmer, kills the hero Shion by digging a pitfall. He conspires with the villagers to destroy the evidence, but when he wakes up the next day, he finds himself in Shion's form. This was the work of Henri, the necromancer who had previously traveled with the hero. Henri takes Touka's real body hostage, forcing her to save the world as the hero Shion.
The Hero Died! is produced by LIDEN FILM!
The Hero Died! The production company for is LIDENFILMS! Founded in 2012, it is a subsidiary of Ultra Super Pictures Inc. and is sometimes credited as "LIDENFILMS." Ultra Super Pictures' other subsidiaries include Sanzigen, Orbit, and Trigger, and in the years following its founding they collaborated on many projects. Now, they are able to independently produce many projects.
What are some of LIDENFILMS' notable works?
Tokyo Revengers
This anime is based on a sci-fi manga about delinquents that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine. The first season aired in April 2021, and the second season began airing in January 2023. The story follows the protagonist, who leads a dull life. One day, someone pushes him onto train tracks, which awakens his time-leap ability. He then rises to the top of a biker gang in order to change the fate of his former lover, Hinata Tachibana, who is about to be murdered by an unknown entity. The anime became an explosive hit, garnering two seasons, a live-action film, and a stage play. The original manga concluded in Issue 51 of Magazine in November 2022.
Yofukashi no Uta
This anime, based on the manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday, aired in July 2022. The story begins when Kou Yamori, who stopped going to school after rejecting a girl who confessed her feelings to him, goes out alone late at night. From there, he meets the vampire Nazuna, and begins his life as a night owl, deepening his interactions with various people. The title is inspired by a song by the hip-hop unit Creepy Nuts, which is also used as the ending theme.
Cells at Work! BLACK
This work, originally serialized in Morning, is a spin-off of "Cells at Work!", which was originally serialized in Monthly Shonen Sirius. Unlike the original series, in which the cells in the human body are personified and each plays their own role in daily life, "Cells at Work! BLACK" is set in the body of an adult man whose working environment has become black due to poor health and an unhealthy lifestyle. This creates a stark contrast to the bright and healthy themes of the original series, creating a bleak story.
Touka Scott (villager) is voiced by Wataru Kato!
Wataru Kato voices the protagonist Touka Scott before she transforms into the hero! Born July 17th in Tokyo, he is affiliated with I'm Enterprises! His notable works include the role of Shiro Kokufu in "ID:INVADED" and Jun Asari Marcis in "Aoashi."
Touka Scott (the hero) and Shion Braidan are voiced by Shunichi Toki!
The voice actor for the hero Shion Breydan after the protagonist transforms into the hero's body is Shunichi Toki! Born May 7, 1989 in Tokyo, he is affiliated with WITH LINE! His notable works include the roles of Kouki Eto in "TSUKIPRO THE ANIMATION," Kazutora Hamiya in "Tokyo Revengers," and Fukuma in "The Vampire Dies in No Time."
Ayana Taketatsu plays Henri Haysworth!
Ayana Taketatsu is the voice actress for Henri, the necromancer who travels with the hero Shion! Born June 23, 1989, she is from Saitama Prefecture and is affiliated with I'm Enterprises! Her notable roles include Azusa Nakano in "K-ON!", Kirino Kousaka in "My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute," and Suguha Kirigaya in "Sword Art Online."
Yuna Yunis is voiced by Hibiki Yamamura!
Touka's childhood friend Yuna is voiced by Hibiki Yamamura! Hibiki Yamamura was born on February 10, 1988, in Fukuoka Prefecture, and is affiliated with the Haikyo agency! Her notable roles include Haruna in "Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-" and Kirara Amanogawa/Cure Twinkle in "Go! Princess PreCure."
Marguerite Farom is voiced by Yurika Kubo!
Marguerite, the princess of the Kingdom of Farom who joins the hero's party, is voiced by Yurika Kubo! Born May 19, 1989, she is from Nara Prefecture and is affiliated with Stay Luck! Her notable works include Hanayo Koizumi in "Love Live!" and Suzu Shiretoko in "High School Fleet."
Kyle Ozment is voiced by Yuichi Nakamura!
Yuichi Nakamura is the voice actor for Kyle, a powerful member of the former Hero Party! Born February 20, 1980, in Kagawa Prefecture, he is represented by the Intention agency! His notable roles include Alto Saotome in "Macross F," Graham Aker in "Mobile Suit Gundam 00," and Io Fleming in "Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt."
[The Hero Died!] Production Staff & Cast Summary
Here's a roundup of the production staff and cast for The Hero Died! As the story goes, a peasant who killed a hero reluctantly becomes one himself, and his personality, dignity, and fighting style are far from that of a hero. However, this makes it funny and entertaining, and it also balances out the serious story, making it a great work! The cast and production have high expectations for this anime, so I highly recommend you give it a watch!
