Rina Honnizumi Joins 'I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand' Anime
The anime I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand, adapted from the beloved light novel series, has added another significant name to its cast. Rina Honnizumi, one of Japan's leading voice actresses, will voice the character Philly, who will appear for the first time in episode 7 of the series. According to Anime News Network, Honnizumi's performance was unveiled with the episode that aired on August 18, 2026.
Rina Honnizumi is an experienced voice actress who has previously brought to life iconic roles such as Sarada Uchiha in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Elizabeth in The Seven Deadly Sins, and Zero Two in Darling in the Franxx. With this new role, Honnizumi adds another achievement to her successful career in the action and fantasy genres. It is not yet fully known what significance the character Philly will have in the story, but fans believe this new character could change the course of the series.
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand is a light novel series written by author Yamato Haijima and visualized with illustrations by Kikka Ohashi. The story follows the adventures of a hero who defends a castle for ten years and, in the process, becomes a legendary warrior. The series stands out particularly for its action scenes and character development. The anime adaptation was first announced in early 2026 and quickly gained a large fanbase.
The anime is produced by Studio Gokumi, with Kazuya Miura in the director's chair. The series' music is composed by Yuki Hayashi. The early episodes have received positive feedback from both critics and viewers. In particular, the psychological depth of the main character and the choreography of the action scenes have been praised. Honnizumi's addition has further heightened excitement for the second half of the series.
Fans are eagerly awaiting to see what role the character Philly will play in the story and to hear Honnizumi's performance. Episode 7 of the series, with the introduction of this new character, may provide viewers with important clues. The I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand anime continues to air weekly, and even more exciting developments are expected in the upcoming episodes. New episodes can be watched with subtitles on Crunchyroll and other platforms.
