It has been announced that the TV anime "Shirohiyo (IReincarnated as a Neglected Noble: Raising My Baby Brother With Memories From My Past Life)," based on a popular light novel, will be exclusively streamed for free on ABEMA from April 20th. The TV anime will be broadcast on TOKYO MX and other stations from July, and will be streamed on ABEMA ahead of the broadcast. The first two episodes will be streamed consecutively from 7:30 pm on April 20th.
Additional cast members have also been announced. Shunichi Toki plays the role of the tutor elf Romanoff, Aki Toyosaki plays the lead role of Hyakkako, the goddess of healing and grace, Haruhi Nanao plays the role of Rottenmeyer, the head maid of the Kikunoi family, and A Utsunomiya plays the role of Regulus' amulet. Starring Rie Hikisaka as the squirrel, Koji Yusa as the court musician elf Victor, Ayumu Murase as Igor, the god of the sky who controls technology and medicine, and Hiroki Nanami as the elf Lara, the evangelist of beauty.
The work is a light novel written by Yashiro and illustrated by keepout. The story is about Houchou, the 5-year-old eldest son of the Kikunoi Earl family, whose charm point is his "soft cheeks," who suddenly remembers his past life as a "girly boy" who loved cooking, sewing, and singing, and challenges himself to manage the territory together with his younger brother Regulus. With the help of the skills from his past life, the gods, elves, and magic, the young brothers must confront the friction within the Kikunoi family and the corruption of the imperial nobility.
The anime will be directed by Masafumi Sato and produced by Studio Comet. Misaki Kuno will play Houchou, the eldest son of the Kikunoi Count family, and Mariya Ise will play Regulus, Houchou's half-brother.
Comments from the cast are as follows:
◇Comment from Shunichi Toki
Although Professor Romanov is in a position to guide the main character, he himself enjoys life and I felt that he was the ideal adult I had in mind. I will do my best to express the cheerfulness of the human relationships (elf relationships?) surrounding Houchou-kun in the original work in the anime!
◇Comment from Aki Toyosaki
Following on from the drama CD, I will be playing Princess Hyakuka, the goddess of fertility. "Shirohiyo" is so cute when she comes to life in the anime! It's a very soothing story about two little siblings who change the world with their wisdom and kindness. Please watch over the growth of Houchou and his friends.
◇Comment from Haruhi Nanao
Although I thought it would be a heartwarming story about the cute young master and Lord Regulus, it is a work that makes me think a lot. Rottenmeyer, who I play, is a silent and straightforward maid who secretly supports the young master. In the world of "Shirohiyo", people who meet the young master and are attracted to him connect with each other... I look forward to seeing the chemistry between the cast members in the anime!
◇Comment from Rie Hikisaka
Utsunomiya-san is a straightforward, cheerful woman with a very approachable character. The young master and Regulus-sama are nothing but healing! As Utsunomiya, I will do my best to watch over the growth of the two of them while feeling the happy atmosphere!
◇Comment from Koji Yusa
It's a very kind story, and there aren't many bad people in it, so I was worried if I should be in it (laughs). Victor is a bit of a weirdo at first, but he's a good guy, so I'll do my best to portray him. I hope you enjoy it.
◇Comment from Ayumu Murase
After reading the original work, I found Houchou's intellectual curiosity and the light-heartedness of his one-man tsukkomi to be very interesting. Igor will be involved with her as a god, so I hope you'll look forward to seeing what kind of chemical reaction will occur!
◇Comment from Hiroki Nanami
Lara is an elegant and beautiful elf who seems cool at first glance, but there are many moments when you will be touched by the hard work of Manmaru-chan and Hiyoko-chan. I hope to be able to deliver their charm and Lara's sparkle to everyone. Please look forward to it!
