The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Mikihisa Konishi’s Petals of Reincarnation (Rinkaneshon no Kaben) manga has unveiled its first promotional video, key visual, main cast, and core staff, confirming a 2026 premiere. This supernatural action series, co-produced by HIDIVE, promises to bring the intriguing world of “Returners” to life.
Key Voice Cast Brings Characters to Life
The newly announced main cast features prominent voice actors who will portray the central characters in their journey of past lives and newfound abilities.
Shoya Chiba as Toya Senji
Shoya Chiba, known for his roles as Kiyotaka Ayanokōji in Classroom of the Elite and Shinei Nouzen in 86, will voice the protagonist, Toya Senji. Toya is a high school student who feels talentless despite academic excellence, constantly comparing himself to his overachieving older brother and yearning to find something at which he can truly excel.
Wakana Maruoka as Haito Le Buffett
Wakana Maruoka, recognized for her work as Rinze Morino in The Idolmaster Shiny Colors, takes on the role of Haito Le Buffett. Haito is a Kendo champion and a “Returner” who can access the abilities of her past lives by using the Stem of Reincarnation.
Ayane Sakura as John V. Neumann
Ayane Sakura joins the cast as John V. Neumann. Sakura has a diverse range of roles, and her involvement adds another layer of anticipation for the series.
Production Team Behind the Reincarnated Talents
The animation for Petals of Reincarnation will be handled by Studio BENTEN Film, a studio recently acquired by an AI anime production company.
Shun Kudo Directs the Series
Shun Kudo is set to direct the anime, bringing his vision to the adaptation. His directorial approach will be key in translating the manga’s unique premise to the screen.
Atsuo Ishino on Series Composition
Atsuo Ishino is in charge of the series composition, ensuring a cohesive and engaging narrative flow.
Character Design by Haruno Kato
Haruno Kato is responsible for the character designs, with supervision by Sayaka Ono. Their work will establish the visual identity of the characters, capturing the essence of Mikihisa Konishi’s original art.
Music Composed by KOHTA YAMAMOTO
The atmospheric and impactful music for the series will be composed by KOHTA YAMAMOTO, known for his work on Attack on Titan The Final Season. Pony Canyon is producing the music.
Additional Key Staff
Kōsuke Murayama is the assistant director, and Kentarō Azuma serves as the action director, promising dynamic and well-choreographed sequences. Yukio Nagasaki is the sound director, responsible for the audio landscape of the series.
The Story of “Returners” and Latent Potential
The Petals of Reincarnation manga, written and illustrated by Mikihisa Konishi, began serialization in Mag Garden’s Monthly Comic Blade magazine in July 2014, later transferring to the Comic Blade website. The series has 21 published volumes and over 3 million copies in circulation. Mangamo has licensed the manga in English.
The narrative centers on Toya Senji, a seemingly talentless high school student who constantly feels inadequate. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Haito, a Kendo champion who is revealed to be a “Returner.” Returners are individuals who can draw upon the abilities and talents of their past lives using the “Stem of Reincarnation.” However, this power comes with a significant cost: Haito must slit her own throat to activate it. Haito’s past life as the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi showcases the extraordinary potential unlocked by this phenomenon. Toya soon discovers that other Returners exist, some with grander and potentially dangerous ambitions for their unique talents. The anime will explore Toya’s journey as he is drawn into this world and confronts the implications of past lives influencing the present.
