New Voice for Kill Blue Anime: Ikumi Hasegawa Brings Mai Otohime to Life

Kill Blue anime continues to expand its cast day by day. It was recently announced that the talented Ikumi Hasegawa has been cast to voice Mai Otohime, a character with exceptional skills in marine sports. This character, portrayed by Hasegawa, will play an important role in the story, with both shy and courageous traits.

So, what exactly is Kill Blue about? This manga, from the pen of Tadatoshi Fujimaki (creator of Kuroko's Basketball), follows the story of Ogami Jun, a former assassin who starts working as a janitor at a school, and his intersecting paths with a mysterious girl named Kill Blue. This series, bearing Fujimaki's signature, has garnered great acclaim on Shonen Jump+ for its blend of action and comedy. The first chapter was published in 2020, and the manga has already reached dozens of volumes.

This new voice casting news has excited fans of the series, whose anime is expected to air in 2026. Ikumi Hasegawa has previously voiced in popular productions such as Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Spy × Family, and is especially known for the energy she brings to child characters. It is said that she is the right choice to capture Mai Otohime's dual nature.

Although a full release date has not been announced yet, such casting announcements indicate that production is rapidly progressing. Kill Blue, which has been somewhat overshadowed by Fujimaki's previous work but has built its own fanbase, aims to reach a much wider audience with its anime adaptation. New trailers and character visuals are expected in the coming months, so stay tuned!