The third promotional video for the television anime adaptation of Kotei Kobayashi’s “The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess” (Hikikomari Kyūketsuki no Monmon) light novels was unveiled on Friday on the official website. Offering a glimpse into the series, the video provides a preview of the opening theme song “Red Liberation,” performed by fripSide.
Furthermore, the release date for the anime was disclosed in the video—October 7—scheduled to premiere on Tokyo MX and BS-NTV. Alongside this announcement, the production team introduced three new cast members and unveiled an updated visual, enriching the anticipation for the upcoming show.
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The new cast includes (character name spellings are not official):
- Saku Mizuno as Tio Flat
- Sora Amamiya as Millicent Bluenight
- Reina Ueda as Melca Tiano
The anime stars:
- Manaka Iwami as Sakuna Memoir
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Villhaze
- Tomori Kusunoki as Terakomari Gandesblood
- Miyuri Shimabukuro as Karla Amatsu
- Yōko Hikasa as Karen Helvetius
- Fairouz Ai as Nelia Cunningham
Tatsuma Minamikawa, known for works like “Wave, Listen to Me!” and “Fire Force,” takes the director’s chair at project No.9 for this series. Overseeing the series composition is Keiichirō Ōchi, recognized for his work on “The Quintessential Quintuplets” and “The Demon Girl Next Door.” Tomoyuki Shimoya, acclaimed for character design in “Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma,” lends his artistic touch. Gō Shiina, celebrated for composing music for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” creates the musical score.
The ending theme song “Nemurenai feat. Kusunoki Tomori” will be performed by MIMiNARI.
Yen Press holds the license for the novels and provides this description of the story:
Emerging from her slumber, reclusive vampire Terakomari—also known as Komari—finds herself unexpectedly promoted to army commander. However, her new squad is infamous for its rebellious nature. Despite being born into a prestigious vampire lineage, Komari’s aversion to blood has rendered her an image of mediocrity—frail, uncoordinated, and lacking magical prowess. Can the aid of her loyal maid be sufficient for this introvert to stumble her way towards triumph?
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The novels, accompanied by illustrations from Riichu, commenced publication in January 2020 under SB Creative Corp. Riichu’s manga adaptation launched in Square Enix’s Big Gangan magazine in December 2021.
Sources | The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess anime’s website, Anime! Anime! (小野瀬太一朗)
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