Additional characters and cast members have been revealed from “Requiem of the Rose King” (airing in January 2022). At the same time, the broadcast information was also announced.
“Requiem of the Rose King” is a dark fantasy serialized by Kanno Aya in “Monthly Princess” (Akita Shoten), and is based on Shakespeare’s historical plays “Henry VI” and “Richard III”.
The story takes place during the War of the Roses in medieval England, where the two houses of York (the White Rose) and Lancaster (the Red Rose) are repeatedly battling for the throne.
The story is about Richard, the third son of the York family, who is cursed with the secret of having both male and female sexes, and how he is led to a cruel fate.
Four additional characters and cast members have been announced this time.
Suzushiro Sayumi will play Anne, the eldest daughter of the Earl of Warwick, Mano Ayumi will play Isabelle, the second daughter of the Earl of Warwick, Ito Shizuka will play Elizabeth, the woman in Edward’s favor, and Hisakawa Aya will play Cecily, the wife of Richard, the Duke of York.
“Requiem of the Rose King” will be broadcast for two consecutive cours on TOKYO MX and other stations from January 9, 2022.
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Anne CV: Suzushiro Sayumi
-Please tell us how you felt when you were cast in “Requiem of the Rose King”.
I’m Suzushiro Sayumi, and I’ll be playing the role of Anne Neville. When I was asked to play the role, I saw the original story for the first time, and I felt as if I was looking at a piece of art, and I found myself drawn into the world of the work. The overwhelmingly beautiful pictures and the gentle, cruel, sad but beautiful dialogues were so impressive that I was filled with feelings I had never felt before. I’m very happy and honored to be able to play the role of Anne in the anime adaptation.
-Please give a message to the fans who are looking forward to the anime.
I used the word “drawn in” above, but this work is really so damaging that I don’t want to see the rest of the story, but I can’t stop reading. I think it’s such a captivating work. Also, since the story is based on Shakespeare, I think it is fascinating that we can naturally learn about the historical background of the time. On top of that, the love-hate drama that revolves around the main character, Richard, will shake your heart…! I’m doing my best to play the role while chewing on the joy of being able to work with Anne, so please look forward to the broadcast!
■Character Introduction
The eldest daughter of the Earl of Warwick. She has a quiet personality but is as skilled as any man at hunting and riding horses.
When she was a child, she met Richard and developed a faint liking for him, but her feelings were tossed aside by an irresistible fate.
Isabelle CV: Mano Ayumi
– Please tell us how you felt when you were chosen to appear in “Requiem of the Rose King”.
I was just so happy when I was chosen to play the role!
I felt that it was a wonderful piece of work that drew me into the world of the story while making me ache for the feelings of people in various positions of power. I thought to myself, “I’ll do my best to live through this time as Isabelle,” and I did my best to play the role.
-Please give a message to the fans who are looking forward to the anime.
There are many attractive characters, and I think the story will be exciting every week.
Whether you’re a fan of the original story or a newcomer to the anime, I hope you’ll look forward to the broadcast!
■Character Introduction
The second daughter of the Earl of Warwick. She is the opposite of her quiet older sister, Anne, and has an aggressive personality.
Her father, the Earl of Warwick’s change in circumstances has a great impact on her life.
Elizabeth CV: Ito Shizuka
-Please tell us how you felt when you were chosen to appear in “Requiem of the Rose King”.
I read the original story after receiving the offer, and I couldn’t stop reading.I was really looking forward to the role of Elizabeth, who has bet her entire life on revenge, and wondering how I would play her and how I would express myself.
-Please give a message to the fans who are looking forward to the anime.
I’m very happy to be able to deliver this droll human relationship in animation. Please look forward to it.
■Character Introduction
A woman who is favored by Edward. When she appeals directly to Edward for the return of her late husband’s lands, she is taken in by him.
However, her true goal is to destroy the York family in order to avenge her late husband’s death.
Cecily CV: Hisakawa Aya
– Please tell us how you felt when you were chosen to appear in “Requiem of the Rose King”.
I’m sorry to say that I didn’t know the work, so I read the original story and was overwhelmed by the world view and the story (&gt;_).
I’m sure you will be drawn in just as I was drawn in by the mixed emotions of the various characters!
Please enjoy the story of love, hatred, despair, hope, each situation, each way of life, each death, each violent era!
■Character Introduction
The wife of Richard, Duke of York, and the mother of his three brothers. She calls Richard, the youngest, “the devil’s child” and hates him for bringing misfortune. Her words and behavior are eating away at Richard’s heart.
[Main Staff]
Based on: Kanno Aya “Requiem of the Rose King” (serialized in “Monthly Princess” Akita Shoten)
Original Story: William Shakespeare’s “Henry VI” and “Richard III
Director: Suzuki Kentaro
Series Composition/Screenplay: Uchida Hiroki Character Design: Hashizume Chikara
Art Director: Izumi Kentaro Color Designer: Tanehashi Mayumi Director of Photography: Takahashi Akihiro
Sound Director: Iwanami Miwa Music: Sachi Otani Music Production: Lantis
Animation Production: J.C.STAFF
Main Cast
Richard: Saiga Mitsuki Henry: Midorikawa Hikaru Richard, Duke of York: Hayami Shou
Edward: Toriumi Kosuke George: Uchusho Yasuaki Earl of Warwick: Mikami Tetsu Catesby: Hino Satoshi
Queen Margaret: Ohara Sayaka Prince Edward: Amasaki Kohei
Narration: Otsuka Yoshitada
Broadcast Information
Broadcast for two consecutive cours on TOKYO MX, BS11, Sun TV and KBS Kyoto from January 2022.
TOKYO MX Every Sunday from January 9, 2022 (from 10:30 pm)
BS11 From January 11, 2022: Every Tuesday from 12:00 am
Sun TV every Sunday from January 9, 2022 from 11:30 pm
KBS Kyoto every Sunday from January 9, 2022 from 11:30 pm
Please note that the broadcast date and time are subject to change.
(C) Kanno Aya (Akita Shoten) / Requiem of the Rose King Production Committee
