The anime Mercedes and the Waning Moon, originally known by its Japanese title Kaketa Tsuki no Mercedes, received major updates regarding its production. On Friday (30), the team behind the series released its second promotional video, offering details about the setting and voice cast lineup.
The New Trailer and Voice Cast Announcement
The newly released footage focuses on the visual presentation of the show and officially introduces four new members of the voice cast. Among the confirmed names is Junichi Suwabe, who will voice the character Florian. Suwabe is widely recognized in the industry for his roles as Ryomen Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen and Shota Aizawa in My Hero Academia, bringing a striking voice to the new production.
In addition, Kenta Miyake takes on the role of Benkei. Miyake is famous for bringing the hero All Might to life in the My Hero Academia franchise. The cast also features Ryūnosuke Watanuki as Kuro. The selection of these voice actors reinforces the production team's intent to deliver top-tier performances for the adaptation's dialogue, which is scheduled to premiere in January 2027.
What to Expect from Firehead's Adaptation
The animated series is based on the original light novel written by Firehead. The story falls into the fantasy genre, exploring political elements and personal journeys set in a world with a classic aesthetic. Releasing a trailer so far in advance—considering the premiere won't happen until 2027—demonstrates long-term planning, common in productions aiming to stay faithful to the source material and ensure consistent animation quality.
While the promotional video sets the tone of the series, additional technical details about the animation studio and the full directing staff are expected to be revealed gradually over the coming months. For now, the focus of the announcements remains on introducing the characters and the atmosphere Mercedes will encounter on her journey.
More About Mercedes and the Waning Moon
The story of Mercedes and the Waning Moon follows an epic fantasy plot in which the protagonist must deal with the consequences of events affecting the balance of her kingdom. Firehead's original light novel is praised for its narrative, which balances action-packed moments with character development. For now, the work stands as one of the promising titles for early 2027 releases, occupying the traditional Japanese Winter season, which begins in January.
Source: Anime New
