Key Facts
The staff for the television anime adaptation of The Insipid Prince (original Japanese title: Insipid Prince) light novel series revealed two additional cast members on Monday. Hiroki Takahashi will voice Traugott Lakes Adler, and Rie Takahashi will voice Mitsuba.
Details
The anime is based on the light novel series written by author and illustrated by artist. Kadokawa's Sneaker Bunko imprint publishes the light novel, and the manga adaptation is serialized on Kadokawa's Comic Walker website. The story follows Arnold, the seventh Imperial Prince of the Adrasia Empire, who is called "THE INSIPID PRINCE" because his twin brother is a genius respected by all. However, Arnold has a secret identity: he is SILVER, one of only five SS-rank adventurers on the continent. When his younger brother Leo decides to aim for the throne, Arnold begins working behind the scenes to support him, and unexpectedly, the most beautiful lady becomes his assistant.
Impact
The anime stars several notable voice actors, including Hiroki Takahashi (known for roles in Jujutsu Kaisen and Haikyu!!) and Rie Takahashi (known for Re:Zero and Kaguya-sama: Love Is War). Masahiro Takata, who has directed BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense and I'm Quitting Heroing, is directing the anime at Studio Blanc. Takayo Ikami is in charge of series scripts, and Miyako Nishida is designing the characters. Dance-vocal group performs the opening theme song "Script," and idol group Kurawan performs the ending theme song "Suteki na Kanchigai" (A Wonderful Mistake).
What Readers Should Know
The light novel series began on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website on February 3, 2019, and the first volume was published by Sneaker Bunko in September 2019. The 16th volume shipped on April 1. The manga adaptation launched on Kadokawa's Comic Walker website, and the 10th manga volume will be published on July 10.
FAQ
- Who are the new cast members in The Insipid Prince anime? Hiroki Takahashi voices Traugott Lakes Adler and Rie Takahashi voices Mitsuba.
- When did the light novel series start? The story launched on Shōsetsuka ni Narō on February 3, 2019, and the first volume was published in September 2019.
- Who is directing the anime? Masahiro Takata is directing the anime at Studio Blanc.