The official staff for the television anime adaptation of Firehead and YahaKo’s light novel series, “A Wild Last Boss Appeared!”, has revealed a new wave of information, including four additional cast members, an early streaming debut, and a captivating third promotional video.
Fans can look forward to an exclusive preview of the anime, as it is set to begin streaming early on ABEMA and U-NEXT on September 27 at 10:30 p.m. JST. The broadcast premiere on Tokyo MX will follow on October 4 at 10:30 p.m. JST.
New Voices Join the Cast of “A Wild Last Boss Appeared!”
The latest announcement introduces four prominent voice actors to the ensemble, taking on key roles within the series:
- Shō Hayami as Demon King Orm
- Miyu Irino as Mars
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Jupiter
- Shun Horie as Southern Cross Sei
These new additions will join an already stellar cast, which includes Ami Koshimizu as the protagonist Lufas Maphaahl and Yuri Usui as Dina. Other previously announced cast members for the Twelve Heavenly Stars include Yukina Shutō as Aries, Hisako Tōjō as Libra, Naoya Uchida as Aigokeros, Mika Kanai as Parthenos, and Kokoro Ōmori as Virgo. The Seven Heroes will be voiced by Shunsuke Takeuchi as Alioth, Tomoaki Maeno as Megrez, Daisuke Hirakawa as Merak, and Satomi Akesaka as Benetnasch.
Third Promotional Video Highlights Themes and Music
The newly released third promotional video offers an extended look at the anime’s world and characters, providing a sneak peek at both the opening and ending theme songs. This follows previous teasers and a three-minute preview clip of the first episode that was released earlier. The visuals showcase the fantastical elements and action sequences expected from the series, building anticipation for its full release.
Diving into the World of “A Wild Last Boss Appeared!”
The anime is an adaptation of the popular light novel series, “Yasei no Last Boss ga Arawareta!”, which originated on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in 2015. The story centers on a man who awakens in the year 2800 of the Mizgard calendar, reincarnated into the body of his overpowered MMORPG character, Lufas Maphaahl. Known as “The Black-Winged Tyrant” and the leader of the Twelve Heavenly Stars, Lufas was defeated 200 years prior during a player-made event in the game, Exgate Online.
Now, in a world where the game has become reality, Lufas finds her reign long over and her legacy shrouded in fear. The balance of power has collapsed, leaving the world threatened by devilfolk. As humanity attempts to summon a new hero, the overlord Lufas awakens from her long seal instead. The protagonist must navigate this transformed world, seeking answers, potential comrades, and confronting the monsters unleashed after her “death.”
Key Creative Team Behind the Adaptation
The production of “A Wild Last Boss Appeared!” is being handled by Studio WAO World. Yuya Horiuchi is directing the anime, with Kazuyuki Fudeyasu overseeing the series scripts. Maiko Ebisawa is responsible for designing the characters for animation, while Takashi Kobayashi and Shōta Ueno are credited as sub-character designers. WOWMAX is producing the anime alongside NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan.
