Am I Actually the Strongest? is getting an anime adaptation, and fans of the light novel can not contain their excitement. The Japanese light novel series is written by Sai Sumimori and has been winning the hearts of people all over the globe. Anime and manga lovers were invested in the story and can not wait to see one of their favored stories finally get the anime adaptation and spotlight that they deserve.
The story was published on the website named Shōsetsuka ni Narō in September 2018 and was later acquired by Kodansha, who got the entire story illustrated by Ai Takahashi. Reincarnation and reborn plotlines have been a hot topic in the anime community. Am I Actually the Strongest? beings something new to the table and catches the attention of the readers using the uniqueness of the plot.
A new reveal of the cast members followed after the announcement of the anime adaptation has got the readers pumped up. It would be a perfect opportunity for the old fans to see the story on screen, and new fans can join in the experience by discovering the series.
Am I Actually the Strongest? Plot
Am I Actually the Strongest? is also known as Jitsu wa Ore, Saikyō deshita? and Reinhart is our main protagonist. The story might seem like a typical rebirth story but the story holds much more than the simple story of a young hero getting another chance at life. After being born into a magical world, he is abandoned by his royal parents due to a misunderstanding. Our protagonist is faced with the trouble of managing his high magic power and facing the several challenges that he comes across in this strange land.
The story promises a lot of potential and the fans are enamored by how the plot progresses. It is interesting to join Reinhart in his journey and this all seems like a very big adventure that he undertakes. The story is surely going to win over the hearts of new fans who will be watching the anime and the light-novel readers who have been on this journey from the beginning.
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Am I Actually the Strongest? Adaptations
The original series is in the form of a light novel but it has been adapted into several versions due to its popularity. the first adaptation was that of a manga that was serialized on the Niconico-based Suiyōbi no Sirius manga platform on April 3, 2019. The series is not complete as the writer went on hiatus in 2022 due to personal reasons. There was no further explanation on the fact and fans have been waiting for a return. The manga has been compiled into 8 volumes to date.
After that, an anime adaptation was announced to the public on September 7, 2022. Staple Entertainment is the one that took on the project and they have been working on it since then. The series is set to premiere in July 2023 and we are all looking forward to it.
Am I Actually the Strongest? Cast Revealed
New cast members who will be playing the characters of the series along with some of the staff members have been revealed by the official website after the anime adaptation was announced. Here are some of the voice actors that have been confirmed to lend their voices to the characters. First, we have Ayumu Murase as Hart Zenfis, followed by Atsumi Tanezaki as Charlotte Zenfis, and Ayaka Shimizu as Flay.
Takashi Naoya is acting as the director of the series along with Matsuo Asami as assistant director. Other than that, Tatsuya Takahashi and Tetsuya Yamada are co-writing the scripts. The character designs are left to Shōko Yasuda who sure knows how to get the job done.
No other news has been revealed other than the fact that the anime is going to be premiered in the month of July 2023. We are expecting further announcements from the official website soon where the final release date will be announced.
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