The television anime adaptation of Sho Kasugai's fantasy manga Millennium Family (Odoru Sennen Kazoku) has expanded its voice cast with the addition of Ryōta Suzuki. Suzuki will star as Hugo, the second son of the central Benfield family, joining previously announced cast members Rikuya Yasuda as protagonist Theo and Katsuyuki Konishi as eldest brother Hayden.
Director Masato Jinbo, known for his work on Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei! and The Rising of The Shield Hero Season 2, is helming the project at animation studio PartsCraft while also supervising the series scripts. Hiroshi Yoneda (Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Vow in the Snow) serves as character designer and chief animation director. The series will broadcast on TBS and affiliate channels in Japan.
Immortal Siblings
Serialized in Shōnengahōsha's Young King Ours magazine since March 2021, the original manga follows a syndicate of long-lived siblings traversing modern conflicts and ancient vendettas:
Seven immortal siblings born in England possess humanity's ultimate dream: eternal life. But their gift makes them targets for the criminal underworld, corrupt hospitals, and international military organizations! After centuries apart, this extraordinary family reunites for a thrilling new chapter in their lives.
The core production team brings significant action-fantasy experience to the project:
- Director & Script Supervisor: Masato Jinbo
- Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Hiroshi Yoneda
- Animation Studio: PartsCraft
- Main Cast: Rikuya Yasuda (Theo), Katsuyuki Konishi (Hayden), Ryōta Suzuki (Hugo)
