Veteran voice actress and singer Nana Mizuki has been announced as a new cast member for the original anime series Princession Orchestra. She will voice the character of the Red Queen, the formidable leader of the band Snatch, which poses a threat to the peace of Alicepia.
A New Antagonist Emerges: The Red Queen
The announcement, made on Sunday by the Princession Orchestra staff, includes a character visual for the Red Queen, showcasing her design. The Red Queen and her band, Snatch, are positioned as a new challenge for the protagonists in the mysterious country of Alicepia.
Princession Orchestra Anime: A Musical Journey in Alicepia
Princession Orchestra is an original Japanese anime television series that premiered on April 6, 2025. It airs on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. on TV Tokyo and its affiliates and is slated to run for one year. The series is a collaborative effort between Aria Entertainment and King Records, with animation production by Silver Link. It was originally conceived by Akifumi Kaneko and Noriyasu Agematsu, known for their work on Senki Zesshō Symphogear, and is directed by Shin Oonuma with Manta Aisora as the main writer.
The narrative of Princession Orchestra unfolds in Alicepia, an ancient and fun-loving country that faces a new threat from mysterious monsters known as Jamaock. The story centers on a trio of “princesses” who utilize the power of song to combat these creatures and protect their world. A unique aspect of the anime is its approach to musical performances; instead of using pre-recorded tracks, the voice cast members sing new renditions of songs during each episode’s recording sessions.
The main cast of the anime includes Azusa Aoi as Minamo Sorano/Princess Ripple, Yuri Fujimoto as Kagari Sakibe/Princess Zeal, and Azusa Tachibana as Kagase Ichijō/Princess Meteor. Other confirmed cast members for the band Snatch include Chiaki Kobayashi as Callisto, Shōya Chiba as Giita, Junya Enoki as Besu, and Shunsuke Takeuchi as Doran.
Nana Mizuki’s Extensive Career
Nana Mizuki is a highly acclaimed Japanese voice actress, singer, and narrator with a career spanning decades. Born Nana Kondō on January 21, 1980, she began training as an enka singer at age five and debuted as a voice actress in 1996. Mizuki is well-known for her diverse roles across numerous popular anime series and video games.
Her prominent voice acting credits include Hinata Hyuga in the Naruto series, Fate Testarossa in Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, Tsubasa Kazanari in Symphogear, Moka Akashiya in Rosario + Vampire, and Ann Takamaki in Persona 5. Beyond voice acting, Mizuki has a successful music career, having released several albums and singles. She has performed at significant venues like Koshien Stadium, becoming the first voice actress and solo artist to hold a concert there. Her involvement in Princession Orchestra as the Red Queen adds another notable character to her extensive repertoire.
