‘Genius Party Beyond: Moondrive’ director Kazuto Nakazawa and Production I.G studios filmmaker Rui Kuroki recently announced a new original anime with Adult Swim and Crunchyroll titled ‘Fena: Pirate Princess.’
The anime streaming service showcased a poster with the announcement.
Grab your crewmates! 🏴☠️ @Crunchyroll and @AdultSwim is bringing “Fena: Pirate Princess,” This Summer!
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— Fena: Pirate Princess (@fena_anime) June 16, 2021
Nakazawa recently discussed how shojo anime inspired the series during a panel at the Annecy Festival.
“It made me want to make an anime with a flavor of Shojo manga in it,” and that “it is basically a love story.” He does promise that there will be lost of action and adventure.
According to a Warner Media press release, “‘Fena: Pirate Princess,’ a Crunchyroll and Adult Swim original, follows the adventures of Fena Houtman as she is on the run from pirates and the English Navy and must rely on a crew of Japanese samurai to unlock her family secrets…and an unimaginable treasure! The half-hour animated series is directed by Kazuto Nakazawa and Production I.G. serves as the animation studio.”
Crunchyroll released a trailer for the pirate anime showcasing its animation and character design.
They also released the list of main characters and the voice cast for the anime.
- Fena Houtman will be voiced by Asami Seto: A positive, cheerful orphan despite her traumatic past. Known for her pale skin and glowing silver hair.
- Yukimaru will be voiced by Ryota Suzuki: The introverted, katana-wielding bodyguard of the Houtman family. He is extremely protective of Fena.
- Shitan will be voiced by Takahiro Sakurai: This handsome, elite warrior can kill with his bow and arrow—or his looks. Though on the surface he seems aloof, he greatly values his friends.
- Karin will be voiced by Aoi Yuki: Raised by a family of blacksmiths, Karin geeks out over technology like her rifle, which she uses to great effect in battle.
- Enju will be voiced by Gen Sato: Kaede’s elder twin. They both use a spear and wakizashi in battle, they’re both friendly and mischievous, but Enju feels he’s more dependable than his younger brother.
- Kaede will be voiced by Ryota Osaka: Enju’s younger twin. They both use a spear and wakizashi in battle, they’re both friendly and mischievous, but Kaede feels he’s more manly than his elder brother.
- Tsubaki will be voiced by Jun Osuka: The oldest and most mature member of the group, he manages everyone’s wild energy. He’s also the cook, but when he fights, he uses a short ninja sword.
- Makaba will be voiced by Shintaro Tanaka: This mountain of a boy prefers fighting in close quarters with brass knuckles. When he’s not fighting, he’s kind-hearted and mild-mannered.
- Salman will be voiced by Manabu Muraji: An older knight who was once called “Salman the Onslaught” for being so deadly with a spear. He’s known Fena since she was a girl as he served the Houtman family for some time.
- Otto will be voiced by Hiroaki Hirata: Another older knight who served the Houtman family and possessed an intimidating nickname in his younger days—”Otto the Blitz” for his quick swordplay.
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