Veteran voice actor Tomoaki Maeno has been announced as a new cast member for Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse, david production’s first original television anime series. Maeno will lend his voice to the character Kunihito, a passionate public order official from Heian-kyō, making his debut in the anime’s 10th episode this Wednesday.
Kunihito: A Glimpse into Heian-kyō’s Past
Tomoaki Maeno’s character, Kunihito, is described as a zealous individual who served as a public order official in Heian-kyō approximately 1,000 years ago. His appearance in the upcoming 10th episode is expected to add a new layer to the unfolding narrative of the series.
About Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse
Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse is an original anime television series created by Fujiko Sakuno, Hideya Takahashi, and Akutō Satō, and animated by David Production, known for works like JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. The series premiered on Fuji TV’s +Ultra programming block on July 2, 2025, and is being streamed by Crunchyroll as it airs in Japan, with an English dub also available.
Plot Overview
The anime introduces Narihira Takeru, a delinquent high schooler from our world who finds himself unexpectedly transported to an alternate version of Heian-kyō, now called Denji Heian-kyō, after an accident. In this new world, he encounters Tsukimiya, a woman he has frequently seen in his dreams. Their initial meeting is cut short when they are both slain by an oni monster. However, Takeru awakens to discover he has the power to travel back in time, prompting him to train with Abe no Seimei to learn onmyōjutsu techniques and protect Tsukimiya. The series blends elements of isekai, time travel, and mystical battles between humans and oni.
Key Cast and Production Team
The previously announced Japanese voice cast includes:
- Taihi Kimura as Takeru Narihira
- Maaya Uchida as Tsukimiya
- Ryōhei Kimura as Abe no Seimei
- Kaito Ishikawa as Atsunaga
- Anna Nagase as Yura
- Marina Inoue as Kazura
- Chihaya Yoshitake as Shino
The series is directed by Hideya Takahashi, with Hayashi Mori handling series composition, Kazuaki Morita designing the characters, and Masahiro Tokuda composing the music.
Manga Adaptation
A manga adaptation of Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse, written by Fujiko Sakuno and illustrated by Kyūjo Matsumoto, began serialization on Kodansha’s Morning two magazine on February 6, 2025.
