Ahead of the world premiere screening at Anime Expo, Yomiuri TV released a new key visual, the first PV trailer, and extended cast list for their upcoming series, Blue Miburo. Blue Miburo’s official Instagram and TikTok launched a “Concept Movie” that summarizes the setting, themes, and characters behind this historical anime. Set for a full release this fall, Blue Miburo offers a fresh take on the iconic Shinsengumi for modern audiences. It also provides a character driven exploration of the end of Japan’s famed Edo period.
“The Blue Miburo World Premiere presented by ytv animation” Panel
On July 4th, “The Blue Miburo World Premiere presented by ytv animation” panel is set to take place in Room 403AB at the Los Angeles Convention Center during Anime Expo. Attendees can expect to watch an early look at this latest historical anime. Not only that, but there will also be rare insight into the production process from attending staff and giveaways related to the Shinsengumi that inspire this series! Join the series Director, Kumiko Habara, and Animation Producer Hiroya Nakata as they discuss this stunning new series.
Blue Miburo Trailer, Concept Movie, and Synopsis
The Blue Miburo (Also known as The Blue Wolves of Mibu) is the latest manga from Tsuyoshi Yasuda. The story follows Young orphan Nio in 1863 Japan. It is the twilight of the shogunate, and Japan is on the cusp of monumental change. The streets of the nation’s capital are soaked in blood as political upheaval and rising tensions between masterless, wandering ronin and government samurai set the stage for one of the most turbulent times in Japan’s history. Among all of this, Nio has a burning passion for justice and a desire to change the world for the better.
One day, he crosses paths with two men who will become central figures of the coming revolution: Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Souji. These men are two of the founding members of a group of hated ronin known as the Miburo—who would later become known as the Shinsengumi. Inspired by the efforts of the “Blue Miburo,” Nio decides to join the ranks. He believes this will help carve a path to the world he wishes to see. But with new betrayals and reversals every day, will Nio be able to stay true to his conscience?
Volumes 1 and 2 of The Blue Wolves of Mibu are available now! Volume 3 will premiere on August 27, 2024.
Staff and Cast of the Upcoming Series
The staff working on Blue Miburo include:
- Director: Kumiko Habara
- Series composition: Kenta Inohara
- Character Design: Yuko Oba, Miyako Nishida
- Sound Director: Toshiki Kameyama
- Music: Yuki Hayashi
- Animation Production: MAHO FILM
Cast, along with the newest announcements, include: (Character | Actor)
- Chirinu Nio: Shuichiro Umeda
- Saito Hajime: Chiaki Kobayashi
- Tanaka Taro: Shun Horie
- Hijikata Toshizo: Youhei Azakami
- Okita Soji: Kensho Ono
- Serizawa Kamo: Ryota Takeuchi
- Kondo Isami: Tomokazu Sugita
- Nagakura Shinpachi: Kenjiro Tsuda
- Harada Sanosuke: Ryota Iwasaki
- Yamanami Keisuke: Kengo Kawanishi
- Todo Heisuke: Kikunosuke Toya
- Inoue Genzaburo: Noriaki Sugiyama
- Niimi Nishiki: Yuichiro Umehara
- Noguchi Kenji: Tomohiro Ono
- Hirama Jusuke: Yuu Maeda
- Hirayama Goro: Kenji Nomura
- Granny: Sayuri Sadaoka
- Chirinu Iroha: Yuko Natsuyoshi
