The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Northern War TV Anime Confirms January 2023 Airing
Fans of the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel RPG series will be delighted to learn that game characters Rean and Altina will be returning for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Northern War TV anime series. Alongside them, five other characters and their voice actors were announced today along with a January 2023 premiere. The newly announced cast members also commented on their inclusion in the series.
Koki Uchiyama (Tomura Shigaraki in My Hero Academia) as Rean Schwarzer
“It blows my mind to think that it’s been about ten years since the first Trails of Cold Steel game was released. Time goes by so quickly. I was also incredibly curious to see how Rean would fit into this anime adaptation of the Trails of Cold Steel series. Please look forward to next year’s broadcast.”
Inori Minase (Itsuki Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets) as Altina Orion
“The Trails of Cold Steel series is coming your way in anime form! Unlike a game where only my voice was recorded, acting out Altina’s character along with video from the anime during the dubbing allowed me to experience some new discoveries and feelings. The distance between her and Rean is one of the aspects that makes Altina so adorable, so look forward to seeing it!”
Haruhiko Jo (Hector Barbossa in Kingdom Hearts) as Glark Grommash
“Trails of Cold Steel… What a title. Every winner eventually becomes a loser, and even the winner… This project skillfully depicts the moments of radiance generated by those living as earnestly and sincerely as they can, and I’m truly happy to have had the opportunity to be a part of it.”
Mie Sonozaki (Madame Kurenai in EDENS ZERO) as Jayna Storm
“I consider it an honor to take part in the anime adaptation of this long-running legend of heroes. How will my character, Jayna, fit in with so many charming characters as they clash and mature? I hope those who are familiar with the original work, as well as those who aren’t, will look forward to it.”
Takayuki Kondo (Phoenix Wright in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney) as Rogan Mugart
“I have had the privilege of working on the Trails series for many years now through Agate and Wallace, who have always been truly special to me, and now I get to add Rogan to that list with the anime adaptation. I couldn’t be more grateful! Please keep an eye on all the characters and watch over their lives in this anime.”
Jun Fukushima (Kazuma in KONOSUBA -God’s blessing on this wonderful world!) as Ivano
“Hello, I’m Fukushima Jun, the voice of the mysterious masked soldier. Hehehe, I know what you’re all wondering: is he a hottie under that mask? I bet your curiosity is keeping you up at night! And the answer is… you’ll have to watch the anime and find out♪”
Ryuichi Kijima (Mitsuki in BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS) as Tak
“I’m Kijima Ryuichi, and I’ll be providing the voice of Tak. I never thought I’d have the opportunity to be a part of the historic Trails of Cold Steel series, and I’m truly honored. Tak normally seems rather detached and lethargic, but will he get to show off his badass side as a Northern Jaeger? Maybe, maybe not. Look forward to it!”
The story of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Northern War is set in the year S.1205 of the Septian Calendar, in the state of North Ambria in the northwest region of the continent of Zemuria. It will be an original story told from the perspective of the heroine, Lavie, who was born and raised in North Ambria and fights to protect it as a member of the Northern Jaegers. Joining her as Jaegers on a recon mission seeking information about the “Imperial Hero” are Marty, Iseria, and Talion.
Originally announced in March 2021, the TV anime will be produced at Tatsunoko Production with Hidekazu Sato (Basquash!) set to direct. The series will premiere in January 2023.
Source: Press Release
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Daryl Harding is a Senior Japan Correspondent for Crunchyroll News. He also runs a YouTube channel about Japan stuff called TheDoctorDazza, tweets at @DoctorDazza, and posts photos of his travels on Instagram.
