Hakushaku to Yousei (Count and Fairy) staff and cast

Originally a popular shoujo light-novel by Tani Mizue started in 2004, I didn’t have any idea what it was before Nana voiced the leading female in its drama CD adaptation last year. I wasn’t that interested until I knew its anime version will be airing next season.

Set in England during the Victorian era of 19th century, the fantasy tale follows a fairy doctor and a blue knight count in their journey to find a legendary sword. Despite their stupid job names and seemingly shallow plot, this might be a good alternative to replace Allison to Lillia to get my weekly dose of decent Nana anime.

Staff

Original character design

Animation by Artland and directed by Soutome Kouichiro, I’m expecting this to be at least as good as Bokura ga Ita. They brought us the awesome Mushi-shi and likeable (but brainless) Umisho too. Composer Gokita Takehito is responsible for music, and apparently J-pop band AciD FLavoR gets the OP. The character design looks very shoujo, but it’s pretty good.

Cast

Midorikawa Hikaru and Mizuki Nana will lead the cast as count Edgar J.C. Ashenheart and fairy doctor Lydia Carlton. Yuuki Hiro as Nico, Lydia’s fairy partner in a cat’s form. Koyasu Takehito as Kelpie, a tall-dark-bishonen fairy. Sugita Tomokazu as Raven, the count’s loyal servant. Kamiya Hiroshi as Paul Firman, an artist who likes to draw fairies.

The rest of the cast hasn’t been confirmed, but the drama CD line-up looks good. I spotted Kugimiya Rie, Asano Masumi, Miyake Kenta, Chafurin, Ohkawa Tohru, Miyano Mamoru, Sendai Eri, Yonaga Tsubasa, Sasaki Yuko, etc. Dunno who will make the cut though.

More information in the official site.