The folks at Crunchyroll previously revealed a new series that they’re working on with Adult Swim that made its debut this summer with Fena: Pirate Princess. The new Crunchyroll Original work is a co-production where Crunchyroll will handle the simulcast while Toonami will air the dub for Adult Swim.
Now, the Japanese side is doing some new promotion ahead of its October debut. The series has now been set for an October 2nd, 2021 debut for its broadcast run in Japan and we have a new promotional video below and a new key visual. There’s also a new round of casting as well.
Kazuto Nakazawa is on board to direct it based on the series scripts by Asako Kuboyama. Production I.G. is handling the animation production for it.
The Japanese cast includes Fena Houtman as Asami Seto, Yukimaru as Ryota Suzuk, Shitan as Takahiro Sakura, Karin as Aoi Yuki, Enju as Gen Sato, Kaede as Ryota Osaka, Tsubaki as Jun Osuka, Makaba as Shintaro Tanaka, Salman as Manabu Muraj, Otto as Hiroaki Hirata, Rika Fukami as Grace O’Malley, Ai Kaneta as Ching Shih, Marina Yabūchi as Charlotte Barry, Ayaka Nanase as Mary Read, Hiyori Kono as Hannah Snell, Kaoru Marimura as Artemisia, Saiko Moriya as Anne Bonnie, and Mari Hino as Alvida.
The newly added cast includes:
- Toshiyuki Morikawa as Abel Bluefield
- Yukine Yaehata as Cody
- Kazuhiro Nakaya as Franz Houtman
The English cast for it includes:
- Fena Houtman will be voiced by Brittany Cox: A positive, cheerful orphan despite her traumatic past. Known for her pale skin and glowing silver hair.
- Yukimaru will be voiced by Robb Moreira: The introverted, katana-wielding bodyguard of the Houtman family. He is extremely protective of Fena.
- Shitan will be voiced by Nicholas Corda: This handsome, elite warrior can kill with his bow and arrow—or his looks. Though on the surface he seems aloof, he greatly values his friends.
- Karin will be voiced by Anjali Kunapaneni: Raised by a family of blacksmiths, Karin geeks out over technology like her rifle, which she uses to great effect in battle.
- Enju will be voiced by Brandon Winckler: Kaede’s elder twin. They both use a spear and wakizashi in battle, they’re both friendly and mischievous, but Enju feels he’s more dependable than his younger brother.
- Kaede will be voiced by Darrel J Delfin: Enju’s younger twin. They both use a spear and wakizashi in battle, they’re both friendly and mischievous, but Kaede feels he’s more manly than his elder brother.
- Tsubaki will be voiced by Alan Lee: The oldest and most mature member of the group, he manages everyone’s wild energy. He’s also the cook, but when he fights, he uses a short ninja sword.
- Makaba will be voiced by Thomas E Wynn: This mountain of a boy prefers fighting in close quarters with brass knuckles. When he’s not fighting, he’s kind-hearted and mild-mannered.
- Salman will be played by Frank Todaro. An older knight who was once called “Salman the Onslaught” for being so deadly with a spear. He’s known Fena since she was a girl as he served the Houtman family for some time.
- Otto will be voiced by Doug Stone. Another older knight who served the Houtman family and possessed an intimidating nickname in his younger days—”Otto the Blitz” for his quick swordplay.
Plot Concept: Fena Houtman remembers little about her childhood. Orphaned and raised as a servant in a brothel, her life changes when she escapes to an island of pirates where she discovers the truth behind her family. With Fena being the only one able to unlock her family’s secrets, and a formidable crew of female pirates on her tail, she must take her place as captain of her Samurai crew for a high seas adventure!
Previous promos and visuals: