Shinsei Galverse Adds Legendary Voice Cast Including Kotono Mitsuishi, Akio Otsuka, and Tomokazu Seki

The second wave of casting features legendary seiyuu from Sailor Moon, Evangelion, and Ghost in the Shell, ahead of the anime's June 25 global premiere.

TOKYO - June 3, 2025 - Shinsei Galverse, the independent sci-fi anime fan-funded by over 4,000 supporters worldwide, has announced additional cast members for its expansive universe - including some of the most legendary names in anime.

Leading the new wave is Kotono Mitsuishi (Sailor Moon, Neon Genesis Evangelion), joined by Akio Ōtsuka (Ghost in the Shell, Metal Gear Solid), Tomokazu Seki (Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen), and other celebrated talents.

Kotono Mitsuishi voices Dr. Asuka Wagami, a brilliant and mysterious scientist whose presence holds key secrets to the story.

Mitsuishi: “The ‘World & Character Guide’ we received for the recording was handwritten, and it really conveyed the warmth and care of the staff - even that had a kind of Showa-era feel to it. I had been mentally preparing to play a gal, so I was secretly a little shocked! (laughs)

And then to find out that I'd be voicing the mysterious genius scientist Asuka Wagami — what a twist!”

Yū Kobayashi (Attack on Titan, Delicious in Dungeon) joins as Iza, a mysterious gal with a fiendish and alluring presence.

Kobayashi: “This project is filled with incredibly charming characters — each one so unique and intriguing that I found myself captivated by them all.
Please keep an eye out for the lively and expressive cast of characters throughout the story!”

Tomokazu Seki takes on multiple roles, including an array of scheming villains from the shadowy organization known as the UVO.

Seki: “This time, I was given the exciting challenge of playing three characters—and even got to perform conversations with myself! It was a thrilling and fun experience.”

Yukari Tamura (Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, Higurashi: When They Cry) plays Luca, an introverted gal among the vibrant cast who takes on the role of narrator in the story.

Tamura: “There are so many unique and expressive girls in this story, so I hope you'll look forward to meeting them all!”

Mamiko Noto (Kimi ni Todoke, Gundam: Witch from Mercury) voices M-Lezi, the enigmatic partner of DEX, played by Akio Ōtsuka (Ghost in the Shell, Metal Gear Solid)

Noto: “To think I'd get to play the partner of DEX, voiced by none other than Akio Otsuka! I was truly honored.”

Rie Tanaka (Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, Genshin Impact) joins as Uno, a warm-hearted gal with a colorful visual flair.

Tanaka: “Since this is just the first episode, I'm really looking forward to how the story unfolds from here.”

Fans can hear the cast in action when the first trailer releases on the official Galverse YouTube channel next week!

Stay updated and catch exclusive sneak peeks by following the official website and social media channels.

About Shinsei Galverse

Shinsei Galverse is an original sci-fi anime premiering June 25, 2025. Directed by Ayaka Ōhira, it blends 90s aesthetics with modern storytelling, bringing elements of gal fashion and identity into a futuristic world.

Fans have followed Galverse from early development to launch, contributing ideas and gaining rare behind-the-scenes access to the animation process. The project features a standout team of emerging creators and anime veterans, including cast from Sailor Moon, Evangelion, Ghost in the Shell, JoJo's, and Pokémon.

Shinsei Galverse tells the story of Zero, a mysterious cosmic entity caught in a galactic conflict that spans space and time. To learn more and follow updates, visit www.galverse.art or follow Galverse on social media at @GalverseAnime and @GalverseAnimeJP on X and @shinsei.galverse on Instagram.

Cast:
● Yui Horie (Riko Izayoi / Cure Magical – Mahoutsukai Precure!, Tsubasa Hanekawa – Monogatari Series, Sophia B. Tokito – Highspeed Étoile) as Zero
● Fairouz Ai (Jolyne Cujoh – JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, Cure Summer – Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure, Kikoru Shinomiya – Kaiju No. 8) as D.D.
● Mutsumi Tamura (Beelzebub – SAND LAND, Yukiya – The Crow Does Not Choose Its Master, York – ONE PIECE: Egghead Arc) as Ring
● Kotono Mitsuishi (Usagi Tsukino / Sailor Moon – Sailor Moon, Misato Katsuragi – Neon Genesis Evangelion, Mei Mei – Jujutsu Kaisen) as Dr. Asuka Wagami
● Akio Ōtsuka (Batou – Ghost in the Shell, Blackbeard – One Piece, Solid Snake – Metal Gear Solid) as DEX
● Tomokazu Seki (Domon Kasshu – Mobile Fighter G Gundam, Sanemi Shinazugawa – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Panda – Jujutsu Kaisen) as UVO Villains and additional characters
● Ikue Ōtani (Pikachu – Pokémon, Tony Tony Chopper – One Piece, Morgana – Persona 5) as Ranran
● Yukari Tamura (Nanoha Takamachi – Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, Ruru Amour / Cure Amour – Hugtto! Pretty Cure, Rika Furude – Higurashi: When They Cry) as Luca
● Rie Tanaka (Lacus Clyne / Meer Campbell – Mobile Suit Gundam Seed series, Elinalise Dragonroad – Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, LiSA – Genshin Impact) as Uno
● Hisako Kanemoto (Boko – Gamera -Rebirth-, Ami Mizuno / Sailor Mercury – Sailor Moon Crystal, Djeeta – Granblue Fantasy) as Vega
● Kurumi Nakata (Yoko Ikewaki – Brush Up Life (2023 / NTV), Kochou – Kumokiri Nizaemon 6 (2023 / NHK BS), Kei Kosugi – 1122: A Good Couple (2024 / Amazon Prime)) as Tabia
● Yū Kobayashi (Sasha Blouse – Attack on Titan, Thistle – Delicious in Dungeon, Maggie Bell – FBI: Most Wanted (JP dub)) as Iza
● Mamiko Noto (Sawako Kuronuma – Kimi ni Todoke, Prospera – Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, Ine saitou – Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again) as M- Lezi
● Lynn (Miorine Remran – Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury, Miyako saitou – Oshi no Ko, Sakura Yamauchi – I want to eat your pancreas) as Momo and other characters

Main Staff:
● Original Creator & Director: Ayaka Ōhira
● Co-Director: Yūta Takamura
● Composer: ☆Taku Takahashi
● Main Theme: ☆Taku Takahashi and KAMIYA
● Script: Natsuko Takahashi, Masahiro Okubo
● Original Character Design: Ayaka Ōhira
● Character Design: Satoshi Ishino, Momo Nagayama
● Art Direction: Ryu You (Ogura Atelier)
● Sound Production: Magic Capsule Co Ltd.
● Producers: Nao Hirasawa, Yukie Abe (ARCH)
● Animation Producer: Kōji Nishizawa (S.o.K.)