Two New Voices Join the Race! Hyakuemu. Anime Movie Adds Supporting Cast

Great news for fans eagerly awaiting the *Hyakuemu.* anime movie! The official website for the upcoming film, which adapts Uoto’s compelling sports drama manga, recently announced the addition of two popular voice actors to its supporting cast. Get ready to meet some new characters when the movie premieres in Japanese theaters on September 19. While the film is primarily known as *Hyakuemu.*, it’s also referred to as *100M.*

New Cast Members Step Up

Taking on supporting roles in the film are two familiar voices in the anime world. Kouki Uchiyama, known for his work in series like **Dungeon Meshi** and **Mahoutsukai no Yome**, will be voicing the character Zaitsu. Joining him is Kenjirou Tsuda, who has lent his voice to characters in titles such as **Enen no Shouboutai** and **Sonny Boy**. He is set to play Kaidou.

Here’s a quick look at the newly announced cast and their roles:

| Voice Actor | Character |
| :————- | :——– |
| Kouki Uchiyama | Zaitsu |
| Kenjirou Tsuda | Kaidou |

Meet the Creative Team

Bringing the intense world of *Hyakuemu.* to life is a skilled team of anime professionals. Directing the movie is Kenji Iwaisawa, recognized for his work on **Ongaku**. The film is being animated at Rock’n Roll Mountain.

Handling the character designs and overseeing the animation as Chief Animation Director is Keisuke Kojima, whose past credits include **Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life**.

The screenplay is being penned by Yasuyuki Mutou, known for writing on major projects like **Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn** and **Tokyo Revengers**. Composing the musical score for the film is Hiroaki Tsutsumi, who has provided music for popular anime such as **Ahiru no Sora** and **Jujutsu Kaisen**.

Here are some of the key staff members behind the *Hyakuemu.* movie:

| Role | Staff Member |
| :——————————– | :————— |
| Director | Kenji Iwaisawa |
| Character Designer | Keisuke Kojima |
| Chief Animation Director | Keisuke Kojima |
| Script | Yasuyuki Mutou |
| Music | Hiroaki Tsutsumi |

Production Powerhouses

The *Hyakuemu.* movie production sees collaboration from several companies. Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), Pony Canyon, and Asmik Ace are producing the film. Pony Canyon and Asmik Ace are also credited for its distribution.

About the Original Manga

The movie is based on the sports drama manga *Hyakuemu.* by Uoto. The manga was serialized on the Magazine pocket service, running from November 2018 to August 2019. It was compiled into five volumes, with the fifth and final volume being published in October 2019. Uoto is also known for their work **Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite**.

Source: Eiga.com