Special Preview of 'Futsutsuka na Akuyaku de wa Gozaimasu ga' Anime Held
TV anime Futsutsuka na Akuyaku de wa Gozaimasu ga: Hina Kyū Tori Kaeshi Den's special preview was held on June 21 at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo. After the screening, the voice cast and special guests took the stage and met with fans. The event attracted great interest ahead of the highly anticipated premiere of the series.
Among those who took the stage were Natsumi Kawaiida, who voices Zhu Huiyue; Hana Hishikawa, who voices Lily; and Nikorai Faranaze as Huang Dongxue. The event also featured former Takarazuka Revue leading actresses Madoka Kazakaze and Hana Jun as special supporters, who received great applause. Natsumi Kawaiida expressed her admiration for the animation quality, saying, 'I would pay to see such a beautiful production.'
The series tells a story that begins with a princess and a simple concubine mysteriously swapping bodies. Futsutsuka na Akuyaku originally started as a light novel series and quickly gained popularity. The manga adaptation has also been well received, while the anime adaptation is produced by Kadokawa. Directed by Mitsuru Hongo, the series is expected to premiere this summer. The presence of former Takarazuka actors at the event shows that the series has also resonated with theater fans.
Additionally, the first episode of the series was shown at the preview, and the response was very positive. Fans particularly praised the character designs and voice performances. The presence of former Takarazuka actors on stage added a unique atmosphere to the event. Although the official release date of Futsutsuka na Akuyaku has not been announced yet, such special screenings have further increased interest in the series. The broadcast date and platform details are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Anime fans are eagerly awaiting this body-swap themed production.
