The Petals of Reincarnation anime adaptation revealed a lot of new information today, including a broadcast date of April 2026, a new key visual and PV, additional cast members, and theme song titles and artists. The new key visual and PV highlight the five newly revealed cast members, with the latter doing so alongside a portion of the opening theme.
The newly released key visual features the main members of the “Forest of the Greats,” an organization of “Returners” who have resurrected the talents of their past lives and who seek world peace. The new PV begins with protagonist Toya Senji expressing his thirst for talent and features multiple scenes that tease the action and world of the series. Various characters of the “Forest of the Greats” who play a significant role in the story are introduced as well as the actors who voice them. Towards the end, a mysterious power centering around Toya’s left arm is teased as well. You can check out the series’ second PV below:
Five new cast members were announced alongside the key visual and PV. The newly announced Petals of Reincarnation cast members include:
- A. Einstein, voiced by Haruka Shiraishi (Clevatess, Kowloon Generic Romance)
- I. Newton, voiced by Kaito Ishikawa (The Rising of the Shield Hero, My Hero Academia)
- F. Nightingale, voiced by Reina Ueda (Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, Demon Slayer)
- Jubei Mitsuyoshi Yagyu, voiced by Marina Inoue (My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen)
- Hiroshi Funasaka, voiced by Shugo Nakamura (BLUE LOCK, Devil May Cry)
Each of the new cast members offered comments on the series:
Haruka Shiraishi (Voice of A. Einstein)
Hi, my name is Haruka Shiraishi, and I voice A. Einstein. Despite the serious storyline and enthralling battle scenes, the comic relief of cute interactions between characters is what makes it such a fun series. What are the true emotions behind those seemingly ruthless characters? Are the opinions of the majority really the only ones that matter? The more I watched, the more intrigued I became, and it really got me thinking.
I’m really looking forward to seeing Ein and the others in action in the anime! Thank you!
Kaito Ishikawa (Voice of I. Newton)
Hello, my name is Kaito Ishikawa, and I was given the pleasure to voice I. Newton.
I’m looking forward to playing both the fun and cheerful side of Newton as well as the more serious and considerate side. I think this series does a great job of spurring the curiosity of the viewer through the various names of historical figures.
I’ll sure be doing my own research before recording.
But I’d better start by looking up different apple varieties
Reina Ueda (Voice of F. Nightingale)
I play the character who, rather than going into battle, is tasked with healing the wounds of members who returned injured. But she does not simply heal the members; she somehow does it in such a seductive and thrilling way. I hope everyone will enjoy this series while paying special attention to the heartwarming, yet quirky Nightingale. Please be sure not to miss Petals of Reincarnation!
Marina Inoue (Voice of Jubei Mitsuyoshi Yagyu)
I’m honored to be playing Jubei Mitsuyoshi Yagyu.
Jubei seems to harbor special feelings toward Haito. I was asked by the director to portray her unwavering core, so I intend to keep that firmly in mind as I perform.
Shugo Nakamura (Voice of Hiroshi Funasaka)
I will be voicing Hiroshi Funasaka! He is a man with the talent of immortality. His manner of speaking throughout the series can be quite serious, but surprisingly, he also has a charming side to him. This was my first time playing a role like this, so it was quite a challenge for me! Please look forward to the broadcast as I put my heart and soul into it!
Petals of Reincarnation additionally revealed both the artists for and titles of the opening and ending theme songs, with a portion of the opening featured in the trailer alongside the new character voices. The opening theme is “Glitch*” by eill, and the ending theme is “Zero” by Sizuk. The artists commented on their respective songs and the meanings behind them:
eill (OP Artist)
I’m eill, and was in charge of the opening theme song for “Petals of Reincarnation.” After having the opportunity to read the original manga, I was inspired to write “Glitch*.”
“Glitch” has the traditional meaning of “bug,” but I think of it as a newfound opportunity to break away from the track of “normality.” Whether you see something simply as a bug or rather as a gift, everyone has talent that blooms in different ways. Set against the epic theme of reincarnation, this dance tune expresses the ever-changing nature of our existence in today’s world, where what is considered “normal” is being rewritten at an incredible pace. I’m truly looking forward to the airing of the anime!
Sizuk Shunryu (ED Artist)
The despair of being unable to escape the cycle of feeling that one’s existence is insignificant, the joy of obtaining the talent of someone who was once highly praised, and the struggle of having to take on a new way of life as one’s true self fades away. Determining justice for oneself, after justice that was taught ceases to exist. The strength to fight for what is important to you, even if that means aiding the forces of evil.
Along with the winds of history and each character’s approach to life, I hope that this song can convey all those things.
Sizuk AYAME (ED Artist)
Firstly, I’m truly grateful for this opportunity.
The lyrics for this song were written by Kanata Nakamura, who wrote the lyrics for anemone, which also features in this anime. Nakamura’s lyrics are filled with so much sorrow and beauty, and to properly portray those emotions, I tried to express that sorrow by using falsetto where I would normally use my natural voice.
Inside beauty, I hope you can find that sense of weakness and self-reassuring vulnerability in my song as well.
The Petals of Reincarnation anime is based on the manga of the same name by Mikihisa Konishi. BENTEN Film, which was recently acquired by AI animation company Creator’s X, is producing the anime. The series is a HIDIVE co-production. Shun Kudo, who served as a director for various Gundam and Garo series, is directing the series with Kosuke Murayama as assistant director and Kentaro Azuma as action director. Additional staff include:
- Action Animators: Takashi Hashimoto, Toru Yoshida, Hiroyuki Taiga
- Character Designs: Haruna Kato
- Character Designs Supervisor: Sayaka Ono
- Mechanical Design: Wataru Inata
- Background Art Design / Director: Kenta Masuda
- Art Director / Art Setting: Kenta Masuda
- Color Design: Tomoe Yoshimura
- Director of Photography: Hiroyuki Chiba
- Editing: Daisuke Hiraki
- Sound Director: Yukio Nagasaki
- Music: KOHTA YAMAMOTO
- Music Production: PONY CANYON
HIDIVE describes the story:
There exists an object known as the “Branch of Reincarnation” that can grant people the talents of the past lives, so long as they slit their own throat with it. Toya Senji is a teenage boy struggling with low self-esteem after growing up in the shadow of his gifted older brother. He comes to the decision that academic studies are his last resort in the search for talent, but fails to find satisfaction despite constantly placing in the top 100 for national mock exams. In a twist of fate, Toya encounters one of his classmates, Haito Luo Buffett, a “Returner” who has resurrected the talents of her past life using the Branch of Reincarnation, as she fights against a serial killer.
You can learn more about Petals of Reincarnation via the official website, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok.
Source: Press Release
© Mikihisa Konishi / Mag Garden / Petals of Reincarnation Production Committee
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