Veteran voice actor Taiten Kusunoki has officially joined the cast of the anime series I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability. Kusunoki will voice the character Garem, a powerful figure introduced in the series.
Who is Taiten Kusunoki?
Taiten Kusunoki is a prominent Japanese voice actor known for his deep, commanding voice. Born Daisuke Fukuda on March 18, 1967, he is affiliated with Amuleto. Throughout his extensive career, Kusunoki has lent his voice to a diverse range of characters across numerous anime, video games, and Japanese dubs of Western films, often being recognized for dubbing actors like Vin Diesel and The Rock.
Some of his notable anime roles include Morel Mackernasey in Hunter x Hunter, Leonard Burns in Fire Force, and Rude in Final Fantasy VII Remake. His experience with impactful and often powerful characters makes his casting as Garem a fitting choice for the burgeoning fantasy series.
About I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability, also known by its Japanese title Tensei Shitara Dai Nana Ōji Datta node, Kimama ni Majutsu o Kiwamemasu, is a popular light novel series written by Kenkyo na Circle and illustrated by Meru. The story follows an ordinary sorcerer who, after an untimely death, is reincarnated as Lloyd, the seventh prince of the Kingdom of Saloum.
Blessed with an innate aptitude for magic and a royal bloodline, Lloyd retains the memories of his past life and seizes the opportunity to dedicate himself entirely to mastering magic without the constraints he faced before. Despite being only ten years old, he possesses an immense amount of magical knowledge and mana that even intimidates demons. The anime explores his journey as he delves into various magical studies and encounters powerful allies and adversaries.
Anime Adaptation and Reception
The anime television series adaptation is produced by Tsumugi Akita Animation Lab. The first season aired from April to June 2024, with a second season premiering in July 2025. The series has been praised for its unique take on the “isekai” (another world) genre, focusing on the protagonist’s passion for magic rather than traditional heroic quests. It has garnered a significant following, with the original manga selling over 8 million copies.
The series is currently in its second season, with new episodes being released weekly. Episode 21 was released on September 4, 2025, and Episode 10 of the second season is slated for release on September 10, 2025, in the United States, available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
