The official X/Twitter account for the television anime adaptation of Tsukikage and Chyko’s Let This Grieving Soul Retire! announced on Friday, October 10, 2025, that voice actresses Kiyono Yasuno and Yūki Wakai are joining the cast for the series’ second cour. Yasuno will voice Artbaran Henning, while Wakai will take on the role of Mary Auden, with their characters set to appear from episode 15 onwards.
New Voices Join the Adventure
The addition of Kiyono Yasuno and Yūki Wakai brings fresh talent to the ongoing fantasy adventure. Yasuno will portray Artbaran Henning, a new character introduced in the second half of the series. Wakai joins as Mary Auden, another character pivotal to the unfolding narrative. This casting news comes as the second cour, which adapts the adventure fantasy novel, began airing on TOKYO MX on October 6, with streaming available on platforms like ABEMA, dAnime Store Lemino, and Crunchyroll.
Kiyono Yasuno: Known for Diverse Roles
Kiyono Yasuno is a well-regarded Japanese voice actress and singer from Miyagi Prefecture. She is widely recognized for her roles as Megumi Katō in Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend and Kaname Buccaneer in Macross Delta, where she also performed as part of the musical unit Walküre. Her extensive filmography includes characters such as Sakura Kitaōji in Aikatsu!, Tina Kobayakawa in Wake Up, Girls!, and Erena Amamiya/Cure Soleil in PreCure Miracle Universe. Yasuno’s experience spans various genres, making her a versatile addition to the Let This Grieving Soul Retire! cast.
Yūki Wakai: A Member of i☆Ris
Yūki Wakai is a Japanese voice actress and singer hailing from Gifu, Japan. She is also a prominent member of the popular J-pop idol group i☆Ris. Wakai has lent her voice to several anime characters, including Itsuki Sumeragi in Kakegurui and Reona West in PriPara. Her work as a voice actor and performer has garnered her a dedicated fanbase, and her inclusion as Mary Auden is eagerly anticipated by viewers.
About Let This Grieving Soul Retire!
The Let This Grieving Soul Retire! anime series, titled Nageki no Bōrei wa Intai Shitai in Japanese, is based on the light novel series by Tsukikage with illustrations by Chyko. The story is set in a fantasy world brimming with adventurers and revolves around Krai Andrey, the esteemed leader of the “Grieving Souls,” a top hunter party comprising his childhood friends.
Despite his reputation as an exceptionally strong hero with the title “Thousand Tricks,” Krai’s reality is far different. He possesses no special talents and his numerous accomplishments are largely a result of his immensely overpowered friends and an extraordinary amount of luck (or misfortune, depending on perspective). Krai’s constant desire to retire from the demanding life of a hero is thwarted by the persistent misunderstandings of those around him, who interpret his every action and utterance as profound strategies or hints. This comedic premise drives the narrative, focusing on Krai’s reluctant heroism and the often hilarious predicaments he finds himself in due to his undeserved reputation.
Production and Streaming
The anime is directed by Masahiro Takata at animation studio Zero-G, with Hideki Shirane handling the series composition. Character designs are provided by Yūsuke Isōchi and Shingo Fujisaki, and Ryōhei Sataka is composing the music.
For fans in English-speaking regions, Crunchyroll is streaming Let This Grieving Soul Retire!, making it accessible to a wide international audience. J-Novel Club publishes the English language version of the original light novels, while Yen Press handles the manga adaptation. The second cour’s continuation promises more of Krai Andrey’s unwitting adventures and the further expansion of his quirky world with the introduction of new characters like Artbaran Henning and Mary Auden.
