Renowned voice actress Kana Hanazawa has officially joined the cast of the original anime series Princession Orchestra, taking on the pivotal role of the White Queen, a character poised to threaten the peace of the mystical land of Alicepia. The announcement comes as the musical-fantasy anime, which premiered on April 6, 2025, continues its year-long broadcast.
Kana Hanazawa to Voice the Antagonistic White Queen
Kana Hanazawa, celebrated for her extensive career and distinctive voice across numerous popular anime titles, will portray the White Queen. This character is set to be a significant antagonist, adding a new layer of conflict to the enchanting world of Alicepia. Hanazawa’s involvement brings a wealth of experience to the series, further enriching its star-studded voice cast. Her previous roles have garnered her multiple accolades, including the Seiyu Award for Best Supporting Actress and several Newtype Anime Awards for Best Voice Actress.
About the World of Princession Orchestra
Princession Orchestra is an original anime project from UNISON, King Records, and Takara Tomy, animated by Studio SILVER LINK. The series is set in Alicepia, an ancient and mysterious country inhabited by fun-loving people. However, their tranquility is constantly jeopardized by enigmatic monsters known as Jamaock. The narrative centers on a group of “princesses” who harness the power of song to combat these threats and protect their homeland. The anime uniquely features new renditions of songs performed by the voice cast members during each episode’s recording sessions.
Key Production and Broadcast Details
The anime series, which began airing on April 6, 2025, on TV Tokyo and its affiliates, is slated for a four-consecutive-cour run, meaning it will air for approximately one year.
The creative team behind Princession Orchestra includes:
- Original Plan: Akifumi Kaneko, known for his work on the Symphogear franchise.
- Executive Producer: Noriyasu Agematsu of Elements Garden.
- Director: Shin Ōnuma (known for Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya).
- Series Composition: Manta Aisora.
- Character Design Concept: Mari Shimazaki.
- Animation Character Designer: Yukiko Akiyama.
- Music Composition: Elements Garden.
Expanding the Ensemble
Beyond the newly announced Kana Hanazawa, the Princession Orchestra boasts a talented voice cast. Key roles include Azusa Aoi as Minamo Sorano/Princess Ripple, Yuri Fujimoto as Kagari Shirube/Princess Zeal, and Azusa Tachibana as Nagase Ichijō/Princess Meteor. These three voice actresses also form the musical unit Orcheria, which performs the anime’s theme songs, including the opening “Zettai Utahime Sengen!” and the ending “Kimi to Tsunagu Orchestra.” Other notable cast members include Hiro Shimono as Nabiyu, Chiaki Kobayashi as Callisto, Shōya Chiba as Giita, Junya Enoki as Besu, and Shunsuke Takeuchi as Doran. Nana Mizuki also joined the cast earlier, voicing the Red Queen, who leads the antagonistic band Snatch.
The addition of Kana Hanazawa as the White Queen is expected to further heighten the excitement for fans as Princession Orchestra continues its musical journey through Alicepia.
