The Bless television anime revealed that Nobuhiko Okamoto has joined its cast. The announcement was made on the anime’s official website on Thursday. Okamoto will voice the character Ginga Yoyogi in the upcoming series.
Key Information
- Nobuhiko Okamoto joins the cast as Ginga Yoyogi.
- The anime stars Tomohiro Ōno as Aia Udagawa and Chiyuki Miura as Jun Sumisaki.
- The series is directed by Shōtarō Kitamura at A-1 Pictures.
- The manga has over 1.25 million copies in circulation.
- The anime is scheduled to premiere in January 2027.
- A live-action series is also planned for spring 2027.
Nobuhiko Okamoto Joins Cast of Bless Anime
The official website for the television anime adaptation of Yukino Sonoyama’s Bless manga announced that Nobuhiko Okamoto is joining the cast. Okamoto will lend his voice to the character Ginga Yoyogi. The anime also revealed its main cast members. Tomohiro Ōno will portray Aia Udagawa, and Chiyuki Miura is set to voice Jun Sumisaki.
Bless Anime Production Details
The Bless anime is being brought to life by animation studio A-1 Pictures. Shōtarō Kitamura, known for his work on Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!, is directing the series. Takayuki Kikuchi, who previously served as an episode director for Solo Leveling and Kaguya-sama: Love is War, is the assistant director.
Fukurou Kamiza, a writer and overseer for Non Non Biyori Nonstop, is handling the scriptwriting and series supervision. Honoka Yokoyama, who worked on Oshi no Ko TV 2 and Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence, is responsible for both character design and serving as chief animation director.
Tetsuya Kawakami and Reina Iwasaki are also credited as chief animation directors, with Kawakami having prior work on A Certain Magical Index and Sword Art Online, and Iwasaki on VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream.
The music for the series will be composed by Ryō Yoshimata, who has previously composed for Somali and the Forest Spirit and After the Rain.
Bless Manga and Related Adaptations
Kodansha USA Publishing is responsible for releasing the Bless manga in English. The company describes the story as follows. Sonoyama originally debuted the manga in Kodansha’s Shonen Magazine Edge in 2022.
The series has since moved to Monthly Shonen Sirius. Kodansha is set to publish the ninth volume of the manga on October 8. So far, the manga has achieved over 1.25 million copies in circulation.
In addition to the upcoming anime, the Bless manga is also inspiring a live-action series. Amazon Prime Video is slated to stream this live-action adaptation worldwide. The exclusive streaming window for the live-action series is planned for spring 2027.
Bless Anime Premiere Information
The television anime adaptation of Bless is scheduled for premiere in January 2027. This release window was revealed alongside a teaser visual for the series. Further details regarding specific broadcast schedules and streaming availability will be announced at a later date. The production team has confirmed the January 2027 premiere window so far.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Bless anime premiere?
The Bless anime is scheduled to premiere in January 2027. This information was confirmed by the official sources related to the anime’s production and promotion.
Who voices the main characters in the Bless anime?
Tomohiro Ōno will voice Aia Udagawa, and Chiyuki Miura will voice Jun Sumisaki in the Bless anime. Nobuhiko Okamoto has also joined the cast as Ginga Yoyogi.
What is the current status of the Bless manga?
The Bless manga, created by Yukino Sonoyama, debuted in 2022 and is currently running in Monthly Shonen Sirius. Kodansha will publish the ninth volume on October 8. The manga has achieved over 1.25 million copies in circulation.
Are there any other adaptations of the Bless manga?
Yes, besides the television anime, the Bless manga is also being adapted into a live-action series. This live-action adaptation is expected to stream worldwide exclusively in spring 2027.
