The TV anime Futsutsukana Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga ~Hinomiya Chouso Torikae Den~ is set to begin its second cour in January 2027. The announcement arrived with a fresh main visual and the reveal of three new cast members.
Character designer Ai Kikuchi created the new key visual, which shows the series’ central figures Reirin and Keigetsu alongside Riri and Fuyuyuki, as well as the upcoming additions Kou Keikou, Kou Keishou, and Unran. The visual contrasts with the first cour’s imagery, suggesting the story will move beyond the inner palace setting.
New Cast Members and Comments
Episode 11 introduced the characters Kou Keikou, Kou Keishou, and Unran, and their voice actors have now been confirmed. Kou Keikou will be played by Yuuichi Nakamura, Kou Keishou by Shunichi Toki, and Unran by Chiaki Kobayashi.
Kou Keikou – Yuuichi Nakamura
“This time I’m joining the cast,” Nakamura said. “The series has many characters, but all of them are unique and full of charm. I did my best to keep up! There’s a playful atmosphere, but the tension and the way the story unfolds will pull you in. Please look forward to what’s to come.”
Kou Keishou – Shunichi Toki
“I’m voicing Kou Keishou. The Kou family seems to have a bold bloodline; each member has a different personality, but they all share a strong core. I performed with everything I had to make the two protagonists’ story even more beautiful. Thank you for your support.”
Unran – Chiaki Kobayashi
“I’ll be voicing Unran. He is expected to become the next leader of his village, but he is also a mysterious figure moving in the shadows for some purpose. However, there is extraordinary resolve hidden in his eyes. I hope you look forward to seeing how he interacts with Keigetsu and Reirin. I’ll give my all to portray Unran’s way of life.”
Original Soundtrack Released
To celebrate the series’ first cour, the original soundtrack containing the background music is now available on streaming services as of September 21, 2026.
Series Background
The anime is adapted from the light novel series by Nakamura Satsuki, illustrated by Yukiza, and published under Ichijinsha Novels. The manga adaptation by Ohi Hitsuji runs in Monthly Comic Zero-Sum. The franchise has surpassed 5 million copies in circulation. The novel won the C’more Everyone’s Choice 2023 Electronic Comic Award in the light novel division and topped BookLive’s 2023 annual ranking for female-oriented light novels. The manga received a nomination for the Magademy Award 2023 Work Award and the Supporting Actress Award for Zhu Keigetsu, and it also won the Rakuten Kobo eBook Award 2024 in the “Must-Read Now! Notable Comic” category.
Staff and Cast
Staff
| Original Work | Nakamura Satsuki (Ichijinsha Novels / Ichijinsha) |
|---|---|
| Character Original Design | Yukiza, Ohi Hitsuji |
| Director | Yamazaki Mitsue |
| Sub-director | Noro Junie |
| Series Composition | Nakamura Yoshiko |
| Character Design | Kikuchi Ai |
| Color Design | Ishikuro Kei |
| Art Director | Yaguchi Seina (studio Pablo) |
| Photography Director | Fukuoka Yui |
| Editing | Takemura Mutsumi |
| Music | Hashimoto Yukari |
| Casting | Tanimura Makoto (Sound Wing) |
| Sound Effects | Shiraishi Yui |
| Recording Adjustment | Hayano Toshihiro |
| Recording Assistant | Kaneko Ryo |
| Sound Production | Tohokushinsha |
| Animation Production | Doga Kobo |
Cast
| Kou Reirin | Ishimi Manaka |
|---|---|
| Shu Keigetsu | Kawaida Natsumi |
| Yue Kimei | Furukawa Makoto |
| Shin’u | Umehara Yuuichiro |
| Riri | Hishikawa Kana |
| Kou Fuyuyuki | Nikerai Faranaze |
| Kou Kenshuu | Igarashi Rei |
| Shu Gabi | Kayano Ai |
| Kin Seika | Nakahara Mai |
| Ran Houshun | Minase Inori |
| Gen Kashifu | Ishikawa Yui |
| Kou Keikou | Nakamura Yuuichi |
| Kou Keishou | Toki Shunichi |
| Unran | Kobayashi Chiaki |
