Crunchyroll has officially unveiled the English dub cast and crew for the anime adaptation of Akiharu Tōka’s popular manga series, “The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess” (Tensei Akujo no Kuro Rekishi), with the first episode set to stream on Tuesday, October 21. Fans eagerly awaiting to hear the villainess Iana Magnolia in English can now look forward to a fresh take on the comedic fantasy.
English Dub Cast Brings Characters to Life
The English dub features a talented ensemble bringing the quirky characters to life. Kelsey Cruz takes on the dual lead role of Satou/Iana, the protagonist who finds herself reincarnated into her own adolescent fantasy as the villainess she created.
Other key cast members for the first episode include:
- Kelsey Cruz as Satou/Iana
- Blake McNamara as Sol
- David Matranga as Ginoford
- Luci Christian as Konoha
- Ben Stegmair as Shanou
- Daniel Penz as Uncle
- Monica Rial as Satou’s Mom
- Sonny Franks as Butler
- Sarah Roach as Sol (Young)
- Tom Laflin as Male Servant
- Matthew Elkins as Detective
- Kristian Eros as Drawn Bit
Behind the English Dub Production
The English dub is helmed by a skilled production team. Jonathan Rigg serves as the Voice Director, ensuring the performances capture the essence of the original. Samantha Herek is the producer, with Heather Walker handling the adaptation. Neal Malley is the mixer, and Zachary Davis is the engineer, completing the core crew responsible for the English localization.
The Premise of “The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess”
The anime follows Konoha Satou, a young woman who, after an unfortunate accident, is reincarnated into the world of her own embarrassing middle school fantasy novel, “Dark History.” To her dismay, she finds herself as Iana Magnolia, the notorious villainess she meticulously crafted to be utterly despicable.
Now, armed with the knowledge of her own convoluted plot, Iana must navigate the treacherous landscape of her past writings, remembering every minute detail to survive the “death flags” and alter her predetermined, villainous fate. The series blends comedy, fantasy, and romance as Iana attempts to rewrite her character’s destiny into something more peaceful, all while dealing with the unexpected twists and turns of her own forgotten narrative.
The original manga, created by Akiharu Tōka, began serialization in Hakusensha’s LaLa magazine in August 2018, and Yen Press is releasing the romantic comedy manga in English. The Japanese anime debuted on October 8 on TV Tokyo and BS11 channels. Hiroaki Sakurai (known for The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.) directs the anime at Studio DEEN, with Mitsutaka Hirota overseeing the series scripts. Character designs are by Tomoyo Sawada, and Ryuichi Takada from MONACA composes the music.
Crunchyroll is streaming “The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess” in various regions, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS.
