Actress Ai Kakuma joins the cast as Akuri, an enigmatic girl who will debut on May 18.
The official website of the anime The Unaware Atelier Master has confirmed this Sunday the addition of the renowned seiyuu Ai Kakuma to the voice cast. The actress will play Akuri, a mysterious girl with the appearance of a three-year-old girl who emerges from an egg, adding an enigmatic touch to the story.
When will Akuri appear?
Fans will be able to meet this peculiar character from episode 7, which will air on Saturday, May 18 at 3:00 p.m. (Spanish peninsular time).
What is the story about?
Kurt, a kind-hearted young man, is unjustly expelled from the Hero’s group for considering him “useless” in combat. However, he soon discovers that he possesses SSS-level skills in everything that doesn’t involve fighting: cooking, mining, building, magical blacksmithing, and more. Despite being completely oblivious to his own talent, he begins to help people, cities, and even an entire kingdom thanks to his “unconscious” actions.
The main cast
In addition to Ai Kakuma, the voice cast includes:
- Mikako Komatsu as Kurt Rockhans
- Asami Seto as Yulishia
- Minami Tanaka as Liselotte Homuros
- Hisako Kanemoto as Mimico
- Rie Tanaka as Ophelia
- Ayana Taketatsu as Sina
- Kaito Ishikawa as Kans
- Takuya Eguchi as Danzo
Production and release
The series is directed by Hisashi Ishii at the EMT Squared studio. The script is in charge of Deko Akao, while Miyuki Nakamura is in charge of character design. The music is composed by Harikemu Wata.
The anime premiered early on the Anime Store and ABEMA platforms. Subsequently, its television broadcast began on April 6 in Japan through Tokyo MX, YTV, and BS-NTV.
A growing franchise
Yōsuke Tokino’s original work was published by AlphaPolis in March 2019 and already has 11 volumes of light novels. Its manga adaptation, illustrated by Naharu Furukawa, began in December 2019 and already totals eight compilation volumes.
With each episode, The Unaware Atelier Master consolidates itself as a series that mixes fantasy, comedy and personal development, now with a new member who promises to change the course of history.
