[Qoo News] “Cestvs: The Roman Fighter” Anime Announced for April 2021

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Based on Shizuya Wazarai’s “Kentō Ankokuden Cestvs” manga and its sequel “Kentō Shitouden Cestvs,” a TV anime “Cestvs: The Roman Fighter” (セスタス -The Roman Fighter-) is announced for April 2021.

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The series follows a young slave boy, who was sent to train as a boxer for Colosseum fights. A key visual and teaser trailer have been revealed for the anime adaptation.

“Tenjho Tenge” director Toshifumi Kawase is credited as the chief director of the anime. Bandai Namco Pictures is producing the series. Professional boxer Yoshihiro Kamegai is advising the staff for boxing scenes in the anime.

Hiromu Mineta will play Cestvs in his first leading role in an anime.

Teaser Trailer

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Staff and Production

Original Work: Shizuya Wazarai (技来 静也) [Serializing at Hakusensha’s Young Animal ZERO]
Chief Director: Toshifumi Kawase (川瀬 敏文)
Music: Masahiro Tokuda (得田 真裕) Akihiro Manabe (眞鍋 昭大), Yoshiyasu Ueda (植田 能平)
Boxing Scene Adviser: Yoshihiro Kamegai (亀海 喜寛)
CG Production: LOGIC&MAGIC
Animation: BN Pictures

Cast

■ Cestvs – CV: Hiromu Mineta (峯田 大夢)

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