All You Need Is Kill Anime Movie Announces Lead Cast!
Exciting news for fans of action and sci-fi! The official website for the upcoming anime movie based on the popular novel and manga, All You Need Is Kill, has just revealed the lead cast members who will be bringing the main characters to life.
This highly anticipated movie, which adapts Sakurazaka Hiroshi’s action sci-fi light novel, is set to premiere as a Midnight Special at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 9th.
Meet the Lead Voice Actors
Get ready to hear some fresh and familiar voices in the leading roles! The film features a notable actress taking on a brand new challenge in voice acting, alongside a well-known anime voice actor.
| Character | Voice Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rita | Mikami Ai | Film actress in her voice acting debut role |
| Keiji | Hanae Natsuki | Known for roles such as Tanjirou Kamado in Kimetsu no Yaiba and Ken Kaneki in Tokyo Ghoul |
Behind the Scenes
Bringing this intense story to the screen is a talented team. The movie is being animated by the renowned Studio 4°C, known for their unique visual styles in works like Kaijuu no Kodomo and Tekkonkinkreet.
Directing the film is Akimoto Kenichirou, who previously worked as the CG director on Kaijuu no Kodomo. Interestingly, the film promises to offer a fresh perspective on the story, reconstructing the narrative from a different angle compared to both the original novel and the Hollywood live-action movie adaptation.
The Story’s Origins
The movie is based on the acclaimed light novel All You Need Is Kill by Sakurazaka Hiroshi. First published by Shueisha under their Super Dash Bunko label in December 2004, the novel features captivating illustrations by ABe Yoshitoshi, known for his distinctive work on titles like Texhnolyze and Haibane Renmei.
The story also received a manga adaptation drawn by the legendary Obata Takeshi, the artist behind mega-hits like Death Note and Bakuman. The manga was serialized in Shueisha’s Young Jump magazine from January to May 2014, with both volumes released in June 2014.
With a strong source material, a unique directorial vision, and a compelling voice cast, the All You Need Is Kill anime movie is shaping up to be an exciting cinematic event!
Source: animate Times
