Hitoshi Iwaaki's Historie Anime Reveals Release Date, Cast

The great historical and military strategy narratives are preparing to receive one of their greatest exponents on television. The acclaimed mangaka Hitoshi Iwaakiworld famous for being the mastermind behind the cult classic Parasytewill see his other great masterpiece adapted to animation. The production of the anime History has broken the silence in spectacular fashion by releasing a first trailer promotional and a key visual, officially confirming its release date for January 2027.

This project is already shaping up to be one of the most ambitious and mature releases to launch next year, offering a raw, intelligent and fascinating reconstruction of the conflicts that shaped the ancient world.

A stellar voice cast for a large-scale production

To bring to life the complex philosophers, generals, and warriors who interact in this intense web of politics and war, the production committee has unveiled a robust cast of lead voices (seiyuus). The cast combines young talent with highly respected industry veterans:

• Eumenes: It will feature the voice of the renowned actor Nobunaga Shimazaki (famous for playing Yuno in Black Clover and Mahito in Jujutsu Kaisen).
• Hieronymus the Younger: It will be played by Ryota Suzuki.
• Hieronymus the Elder: will have the voice of Kazuya Ichijo.
• Chairlift: It will be played by the versatile actress Yuko Kaida.
• Charon: It will feature the iconic voice of Wataru Takagi.
• Hecateus: Performed by Satoshi Tsuruoka.
• Thrax: Voice by Anri Katsu.
• Aristotle: The legendary philosopher will have the voice of Tsuguo Mogami.
• Perialla: Performed by Miki Kariya.
• Nicogenes: Voice by Seiyu Fujiwara.
• Tolmides: It will feature the interpretation of Junya Enoki (recognized for giving life to Yuji Itadori in Jujutsu Kaisen).

LIDEN FILMS assumes responsibility for animation

Translating the detailed setting, period armor and massive combat tactics of Ancient Greece is a technical challenge of colossal proportions. The production has placed all its trust in the hands of the prestigious animation studio LIDEN FILMSa production house widely praised in recent years for its versatility and great visual dynamism in high-caliber works such as Call of the Night (Yofukashi no Uta) and the hit gang franchise Tokyo Revengers.

The studio faces the challenge of adapting Iwaaki's characteristic visual style, combining historical realism with the intense expressiveness and rawness that the author usually injects in moments of maximum tension.

What is Historie about? The path of Alexander the Great's secretary

The premise of History It distances itself from traditional heroic fantasies to offer a deeply intelligent and strategic fictionalized biography. The story immerses us in the life of Eumenes of Cardiaa young man of humble origins but possessed of mental acuity, cunning and a logical capacity that borders on genius.

The manga shows us how this brilliant individual, driven by a vast destiny that he refuses to avoid, will manage to climb the strict and dangerous social and military hierarchies of antiquity until becoming, over the years, the personal secretary and one of the most respected and influential field commanders of the legendary conqueror. Alexander the Great.

However, the road to eternal glory is paved with family betrayals, brutal armed confrontations, philosophical debates with figures such as Aristotle and a constant fight for survival in a world where intellect is the most lethal weapon of all.

The long-awaited return of a cult work on hiatus

To understand the enormous relevance of this announcement within the manga and anime community, it is necessary to analyze the status of the original work. Hitoshi Iwaaki began serialization of History in the pages of the prestigious monthly magazine Monthly Afternoon from the Kodansha publishing house in the distant January 2003. From its first chapters, specialized critics fell in love with the historical rigor and the brilliant development of characters, accumulating more than 4.7 million copies in circulation with only 12 compiled volumes published.

Despite its overwhelming critical success, the work entered into a indefinite hiatus in August 2022leaving readers eager for more details of Eumenes' journey. The announcement of this animated adaptation by LIDEN FILMS not only revives interest in this spectacular work of art, but also promises to introduce new generations to one of the most mature, addictive and perfect military strategy stories ever written. The work also has official digital distribution in English through the K Manga platform.