Inherit the Winds Anime Adds Cast, Visuals and December Novel

The original television anime Inherit the Winds has announced four additional voice actors alongside a new promotional image. Daisuke Hirakawa, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Kappei Yamaguchi, and Toshiki Kumagai will join the ensemble cast for roles including Niimi Nishiki and Kawai Kisaburō.

Creator Yutaka Narui is also expanding the franchise with written media. A short story by Narui was published on the official website in Japanese, while a novel set for release on December 24 by Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha is currently in production.

The series is scheduled to premiere in January 2027 on the Agaru Anime block across CBC, TBS, and other affiliated stations. The project features an original story by Narui and Aniplex, directed by Tomohiro Kawamura at Live2D Creative Studio and Drive Inc.