Masamune-kun’s Revenge, the Japanese manga series written by Hazuki Takeoka and illustrated by Tiv, will start airing as a TV anime in January, 2017.

We recently found out more about the main cast, the broadcast date, and the opening/ending themes!

Main Cast

Natsuki Hanae: Masamune Makabe, the protagonist who is determined to take revenge from Aki Adagaki who dumped him in the past.
Ayaka Oohashi: Aki Adagaki, aka ‘Cruel princess’, who bullied Masamune.
Inori Minase: Yoshino Koiwai, Aki’s maid and advisor, whom Masamune calls ‘master’.
Suzuko Mimori: Neko Fujinomiya, a pretty girl without her underwears, who chases after Masamune.
Azusa Tadokoro: Tae Futaba, Masamune’s classmate and the kind and caring class representative.
Saori Hayami: Kojuurou Shuri, Masamune’s classmate who is often mistaken for a girl.

Ayaka Oohashi, the VA of the main heroine Aki Adagaki, will also sing the opening theme song. Choucho, known for many anime songs, will perform the ending theme.

There is also going to be an advanced screening of the main episode featuring the main cast as guest speakers. Manga.Tokyo will bring you all the latest information as soon as we find out!

Character Descriptions and Comments from the Main Cast!

The VA cast members are half a show’s success, and its only natural that they try to give their characters their best performance. Here are some official comments from the seiyuu about the upcoming anime.

Natsuki Hanae: VA for Masamune Makabe

Eight years ago, the protagonist was fat and mercilessly bullied every day; he was being called ‘pig’s feet’. He decided to take revenge on Aki Adagaki for dumping him: he went on a diet and came back as a popular handsome man that now girls go after. He is very determined to stay good-looking and continues to work out daily routines of weight training. He doesn’t want to go back to the old days.

Cast Comment

‘I found the story very interesting when I did the audition. I’m going to do my best at the recording and make it more fun for you all! Please look forward to the show!’

Ayaka Oohashi: VA for Aki Adagaki

She called Masamune ‘Pig’s feet’ eight years ago. She is a rich and smart girl and many boys ask her out. However, she hates men and dumps them all. She is also giving them horrible nicknames, and that’s why she received a nickname of ‘Cruel princess’. She is ignorant and often asks Yoshino, her maid, for advice.

Cast Comment

‘She looks like a cool beauty, but she actually isn’t and sje has a lot of different charms that can make you smile. I’m so pleased to get to voice her!! I’ll try my best to act this role with various expressions and make her even more charming!!’

Inori Mizuse: VA for Yoshino Koiwai

Her family has been working for the Adagaki family for generations. She looks after Aki. She always stays close to her and gives her advice. She also runs for errands and gets treated horribly by her master. Masamune asks her for some advice about his revenge. She acts innocent, but she has a shrewd and calculating side too. Masamune calls her ‘Master teacher’.

Cast Comment

‘I’m Inori Mizuse, and I will voice Yoshino Koiwai. I’m already very anxious to act this role that will be surrounded by various unique characters. I’ll also do my best acting with everyone here! Please look forward to it!’

Suzuko Mimori: VA for Neko Fujinomiya

She is a beautiful girl who suddenly appeared in front of Masamune. She is from a rich family with servants, and goes to school in a limousine with a chauffeur. She keeps her past with Masamune a secret and she is always smiling to everyone. She is a health freak and doesn’t wear any underwear.

Cast Comment

‘This role is supposed to be a mysterious pretty girl. I want to have fun dragging Masamune in the fun!’

Azusa Tadokoro: VA for Tae Futaba

She is a kind and caring class representative, and shows Masamune around the school. She has a crush on Masamune and fantasizes about him and her classmate Kojuurou dating as a couple.

Cast Comment

‘Tae Futaba is cheerful, caring, and a bit mischievous! I’m so pleased and I am looking forward to acting her role! I’ll do my best to convey her cuteness to you all! Please look forward to it!’

Saori Hayami: VA for Kojuurou Shuri

He is Masamune’s classmate, but often mistaken as a girl because of his looks. He becomes Masamune’s friend and adviser. He is also known as Souuke-no Kojuurou-kyun (総受けの小十郎きゅん  | Kojuurou-kyun who accepts both genders).

Cast Comment

‘The original story is so interesting that makes you want to keep reading, and I’m already excited about the recording myself to see how the studio is going to animate it. I wish to perfect the role of Kojuurou and work with all the staff and cast members together as a team. Please look forward to the show!’

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