The Millennium Family manga, currently serialized in Young King OURs is receiving a television anime adaptation. The series is scheduled to air on TBS and other networks
Teaser visual for the TV anime Millennium Family ©Akira Kasugai, Shonengahosha / “Millennium Family” Production Committee
An anime announcement promotional video has also been released. Rikuya Yasuda will voice the main character Theo, whose full name is Theodore Benfield, while PartsCraft will handle animation production.
The story begins when seven immortal siblings who have lived for more than a thousand years reunite for the first time in several centuries. After they begin living together again, a mysterious organization seeking their power of immortality appears, drawing all seven into battle.
Theo ©Akira Kasugai, Shonengahosha / “Millennium Family” Production Committee
The series is an action comedy about immortality that portrays the chaotic everyday lives of a family that has survived through the ages.
Masato Jinbo will serve as director and handle series composition, while Hiroshi Yoneda will be responsible for character design. Animation production will be handled by PartsCraft, the studio led by Jinbo.
The teaser visual features the seven siblings standing together in vivid colors, creating a striking image that highlights their distinct personalities.
The anime announcement promotional video uses panels from the original manga to convey the scale and atmosphere of the story. It also offers the first opportunity to hear Yasuda performing as Theo.
To celebrate the anime adaptation, original creator Akira Kasugai released a commemorative visual and message. Comments were also received from director Jinbo and Yasuda.
Staff and Cast Comments
Original Creator: Akira Kasugai
“I am filled with gratitude to the readers, everyone who has supported me, and the entire anime production team now that an anime adaptation has been confirmed. Please look forward to seeing the immortal siblings move and speak!”
Director and Series Composition: Masato Jinbo
“Things are heating up at the production studio! We are working hard on Millennium Family. We will portray these highly distinctive siblings vividly and bloodily! Please look forward to it.”
Theo: Rikuya Yasuda
“I am Rikuya Yasuda, and I will be voicing Theo. Immortality is certainly not as wonderful as it might sound. After watching this series, perhaps you will be a little kinder to your immortal friends. He is probably the oldest character I have ever played in literal terms! I will dance with joy and give it everything I have!”
Story
Cursed with immortality, the Benfield family has lived for a thousand years. Despite being swept along by a deadly chain of fate, the seven siblings have each survived in different corners of the world.
Theo, the fourth son, wishes only to protect his peaceful everyday life. His hopes are shattered, however, when the family reunites for the first time in several centuries to defend themselves against an organization seeking the power of immortality.
Because they cannot die, there are things they want to protect. The reckless and chaotic shared life of seven immortal siblings is about to begin.
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