Image: Hitoshi Iwaaki, Kodansha / Historie Production Committee
AMBot | 05/25/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The highly anticipated adaptation of Hitoshi Iwaaki's historical manga 'Historie' will premiere on Japanese television in January 2027. This was announced by the production team on May 25, 2026, alongside a second teaser visual, the first promotional video, and the full main cast.
Nobunaga Shimazaki voices the lead role of Eumenes—the future secretary and general of Alexander the Great. This marks the voice actor's return to Iwaaki's work, having previously appeared in the anime adaptation of 'Parasyte -the maxim-'. Other notable voice actors include Ryota Suzuki as Eumenes' brother Hieronymos, Kazuya Ichijo as his father Hieronymos, and Yuko Kaida as his mother Teresilla. Wataru Takagi voices the loyal slave Charon, Satoshi Tsuruoka the advisor Hekataios, Anri Katsu the suffering slave Thrax, and Tsuguo Mogami the philosopher Aristotle. The friends and schoolmates are voiced by Miki Kariya (Perialla), Seiyu Fujiwara (Nikogenes), and Junya Enoki (Tolmides).
The new teaser shows Eumenes holding a map, surrounded by motifs central to the story. The first promotional clip offers glimpses into the protagonist's childhood and the people who cross his path. Animation is handled by Studio LIDENFILMS, known for works such as 'Tokyo Revengers'.
'Historie' has been serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine 'Afternoon' since October 2004 and currently spans twelve collected volumes with a total circulation of over 4.7 million copies. The series has received multiple awards, including the Japanese government's Media Arts Prize (2010), the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize (2012), and the Kodansha Manga Award in the General category (2025). Set in the 4th century BC, the story follows the tumultuous journey of young Eumenes, who rises from humble beginnings to become Alexander's closest confidant.
Nobunaga Shimazaki voices the lead role of Eumenes—the future secretary and general of Alexander the Great. This marks the voice actor's return to Iwaaki's work, having previously appeared in the anime adaptation of 'Parasyte -the maxim-'. Other notable voice actors include Ryota Suzuki as Eumenes' brother Hieronymos, Kazuya Ichijo as his father Hieronymos, and Yuko Kaida as his mother Teresilla. Wataru Takagi voices the loyal slave Charon, Satoshi Tsuruoka the advisor Hekataios, Anri Katsu the suffering slave Thrax, and Tsuguo Mogami the philosopher Aristotle. The friends and schoolmates are voiced by Miki Kariya (Perialla), Seiyu Fujiwara (Nikogenes), and Junya Enoki (Tolmides).
The new teaser shows Eumenes holding a map, surrounded by motifs central to the story. The first promotional clip offers glimpses into the protagonist's childhood and the people who cross his path. Animation is handled by Studio LIDENFILMS, known for works such as 'Tokyo Revengers'.
'Historie' has been serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine 'Afternoon' since October 2004 and currently spans twelve collected volumes with a total circulation of over 4.7 million copies. The series has received multiple awards, including the Japanese government's Media Arts Prize (2010), the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize (2012), and the Kodansha Manga Award in the General category (2025). Set in the 4th century BC, the story follows the tumultuous journey of young Eumenes, who rises from humble beginnings to become Alexander's closest confidant.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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