"Sousou no Frieren" with new character Zain, voiced by Yuichi Nakamura

The TV anime "Sousou no Frieren," based on the work of Yamada Kanehito and Abe Tsukasa, has announced a new cast member. Yuichi Nakamura will take on the role of Zain, a monk with a fondness for alcohol, tobacco, and gambling. The announcement garnered significant interest on social media, as evidenced by the high number of shares and likes.

Zain, who will appear in the anime starting from the 13th episode titled "Same-Species Aversion" on December 1st, is a character with a fascinating contrast. Despite being a monk, he engages in activities atypical of his profession. He possesses the ability to detoxify even the most potent poisons using advanced magic, a skill that surprises even Frieren, the main character.

This new character is introduced in a church in a village in the northern Elderwood. Zain is the younger brother of a priest and has a natural talent for magic. The episode revolves around Zain's brother, who asks Frieren and his companions to take Zain away from the village, as he once dreamed of becoming an adventurer but chose to remain in the village instead.