Tokyo, Japan – Renowned voice actor Tomoaki Maeno has been announced as a new cast member for david production’s first original television anime series, Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse. Maeno will lend his voice to the character Kunihito, a passionate public order official from Heian-kyō, who lived a millennium ago. His character is set to debut in the anime’s tenth episode.
The announcement came on Tuesday, adding to the already established roster of talent for the highly anticipated series.
Kunihito: A Glimpse into Maeno’s Role
Tomoaki Maeno’s character, Kunihito, is described as a man of fervor and dedication, having served as a public order official in the ancient capital of Heian-kyō. This historical setting, albeit an alternate version known as Denji Heian-kyō, is central to the anime’s narrative, blending delinquent themes with isekai and historical battles.
Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse: A New Original from david production
Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse marks a significant milestone for david production, the acclaimed studio behind series like JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, as it is their inaugural original television anime. The series officially premiered on July 2, 2025, on Fuji TV’s +Ultra programming block in Japan, with Crunchyroll streaming the anime as it airs. An English dub for the series is also available.
The anime introduces viewers to Narihira Takeru, a delinquent who finds himself in a parallel universe after an unexpected accident. He encounters Tsukimiya, a girl from his dreams, in a remodeled medieval Kyoto. The plot thickens as Takeru and Tsukimiya are slain by a monster, only for Takeru to awaken again, realizing he possesses the ability to leap through time. His mission then becomes to train with Abe Seimei to fight and ultimately save Tsukimiya’s life.
Key Production Staff and Previously Announced Cast
The creative team behind Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse includes Hideya Takahashi (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind) as director, Hayashi Mori (Sand Land) handling series composition, and Kazuaki Morita (Classroom of the Elite) designing the characters. The music is composed by Masahiro Tokuda (DECA-DENCE).
Prior to Maeno’s announcement, a robust cast of voice actors was already confirmed for the series, including:
- Taihi Kimura as Takeru Narehira
- Maaya Uchida as Tsukimiya
- Ryōhei Kimura as Abe no Seimei
- Kaito Ishikawa as Atsunaga
- Anna Nagase as Yura
- Marina Inoue as Kazura
- Chihaya Yoshitake as Shino
A manga adaptation of Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse, penned by Fujiko Sakuno and illustrated by Kyūjo Matsumoto, began serialization in Kodansha’s Morning two magazine in February 2025.
