A fresh promotional campaign for the television anime adaptation of Toru Shirogane's dark fantasy light novel series The Kept Man of the Princess Knight (Himekishi-sama no Himo) has unveiled a new key visual, trailer, theme song artists, and additional voice cast members. The broadcast is scheduled to begin in Japan in January 2027.
The newly released trailer previews the opening theme song "TRUE-TABOO" performed by MYTH & ROID, setting a moody, pulse-pounding tone for the gritty fantasy narrative. The ending theme song will be "Gika" by sajou no hana.
Expanded Cast and Production Details
Three new voice actors have joined the ensemble to support the central leads. The additions include:
- Rie Takahashi as Vanessa
- Tetsu Inada as Dez
- Rika Nagae as April
They join the previously announced lead duo featuring Junichi Suwabe as Matthew and Mikako Komatsu as the valiant Arwin.
Animation production is handled by studio BLADE under the direction of Chihiro Kumano. Series composition is written by Deko Akao, with character designs adapted for animation by Hisao Ishii.
The original light novel series, illustrated by Saki Mashima, launched under Kadokawa's Dengeki Bunko imprint in February 2022. The story explores the harsh realities of dungeon exploration and the hidden competence of a man widely dismissed as a freeloader:
The Dungeon City is a wicked place filled with crime, debauchery, and death. Its one shining light is Arwin, the beautiful Crimson Princess Knight. She and her brave party of adventurers descend into the dungeon at the city's center, seeking a legendary treasure with the power to rebuild the princess's fallen kingdom. Many yearn to be by her side, but that spot is already taken by Matthew, a man despised by all in town as a cowardly weakling. Everyone thinks he is scum who just spends her hard-earned money on booze, women, and gambling. No one in the city — not even the princess knight — knows what Matthew is truly capable of.
