The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Reincarnated as the Daughter of the Legendary Hero and the Queen of Spirits (Chichi wa Eiyū, Haha wa Seirei, Musume no Watashi wa Tenseisha.) has officially revealed its main promotional video, additional cast members, theme song artists, and a precise premiere date of October 5. Fans can mark their calendars for the series’ debut on Tokyo MX and other channels this fall.
The latest announcements provide a comprehensive look at what to expect from the upcoming fantasy-slice-of-life anime, bringing the beloved light novel series to the screen with a captivating visual and auditory experience.
Main Promotional Video Showcases Elemental Powers and Heartfelt Bonds
The newly released main promotional video offers an extended glimpse into the enchanting world of Ellen and her extraordinary family. The trailer highlights the series’ unique blend of fantasy, action, and heartwarming family moments, emphasizing Ellen’s journey as a reincarnated individual with immense power. The visuals provided by animation studio J.C. Staff promise a vibrant adaptation of Matsuura and keepout’s original work.
The video also served as the first preview for the anime’s opening theme song, “Mahō” (Magic), performed by Caho.
Expanding the Cast: Key Voice Actors Confirmed
While the primary voice cast for the main characters was previously announced, the latest update confirmed additional cast members, further fleshing out the anime’s roster. Seria Fukagawa stars as the protagonist Ellen, bringing life to the half-spirit girl with formidable elemental abilities. Joining her are Kazuyuki Okitsu as her legendary hero father, Rovel, and Mai Nakahara as her mother, Origin, the primordial queen of spirits. This talented trio is set to portray the unique family dynamics at the heart of the story.
The Core Family: Who’s Who
- Ellen Vankrieft: Voiced by Seria Fukagawa, Ellen is the central figure, a young girl reincarnated from modern-day Japan who is now a half-spirit with overpowered elemental manipulation skills.
- Rovel Vankrieft: Voiced by Kazuyuki Okitsu, Rovel is Ellen’s father, renowned as the legendary hero who once saved the kingdom.
- Origin: Voiced by Mai Nakahara, Origin is Ellen’s mother, the primal queen and ruler of all spirits.
Theme Songs to Enhance the Emotional Journey
The announcement also unveiled the artists behind the anime’s theme songs, promising a rich musical accompaniment to Ellen’s adventures. Caho will perform the opening theme song, titled “Mahō” (Magic). The ending theme song, “Family,” will be performed by an as-yet unannounced artist, emphasizing the core theme of the series. Misaki Umase is credited for the music, with Nippon Columbia handling music production.
Production Team Behind the Adaptation
The anime is being produced by J.C. Staff, known for their work on various popular series. The directorial reins are held by Riki Fukushima (also referred to as Toshinori Fukushima in some reports), while Touko Machida is responsible for the series composition and script. Character designs are handled by Mina Ōsawa.
Additional staff members contributing to the anime include Si Man Wei as Art Director, Moe Sudo as Color Key Artist, Kabu Yoshinari as Compositing Director of Photography, and Honami Yamagishi (REAL-T) for Editing. Jin Aketagawa is the Sound Director, with Magic Capsule overseeing sound production.
Synopsis: A Reincarnated Girl’s Quest to Protect Her Family
The story of Reincarnated as the Daughter of the Legendary Hero and the Queen of Spirits follows Ellen, a young girl who, after reincarnating from modern-day Japan, finds herself born as a half-spirit. Her new parents are none other than Rovel, the legendary hero who saved the kingdom, and Origin, the primordial queen of all spirits. Blessed with the overpowered ability to manipulate elements, Ellen uses her knowledge from her past life and her powerful new abilities to protect her beloved family from any threats that may arise.
The narrative promises a heartwarming and action-packed journey as Ellen navigates her unique heritage and the challenges of her new world.
Source Material and Publication History
The anime is based on the light novel series written by Matsuura and illustrated by keepout. The series initially ran as a web novel on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website from 2016 to 2020. Kadokawa Books later published the light novels with illustrations by keepout, releasing nine volumes between 2018 and October 2022.
A manga adaptation by Yutaka Ohori began serialization in Square Enix’s Monthly Big Gangan magazine in September 2018. The English digital version of the manga is available through Square Enix’s Manga UP! Global service.
