Crunchyroll & Adult Swim Reveal New Trailer and Production Art for Fena: Pirate Princess Coming This Summer

Fena: Pirate Princess, alongside a new trailer and never before seen production art.

Streaming now for Annecy badge holders, Fena: Pirate Princess was selected as a Production I.G During the , which is available for Annecy attendees through the end of June, the pair shared their inspiration for the series, fun anecdotes from production, and presented behind the scenes art including a selection of backgrounds, character art and more.

Regarding the director's inspiration, Nakazawa cites shojo manga as a major influence, “It made me want to make an anime with a flavor of Shojo manga in it.” He also mentions that Fena: Pirate Princess has adventure and action “...but it is basically a love story.”

Fena: Pirate Princess, a Crunchyroll and Adult Swim original, follows the adventures of Fena Houtman as she is on the run from pirates and the English Navy and must rely on a crew of Japanese samurai to unlock her family secrets...and an unimaginable treasure! The half-hour animated series is directed by Kazuto Nakazawa and Production I.G serves as the animation studio.

Crunchyroll and Adult Swim are also introducing the main characters and Japanese voice cast:

• Fena Houtman will be voiced by Asami Seto: A positive, cheerful orphan despite her traumatic past. Known for her pale skin and glowing silver hair.
  
• Yukimaru will be voiced by Ryōta Suzuki: The introverted, katana-wielding bodyguard of the Houtman family. He is extremely protective of Fena.
  
• Shitan will be voiced by Takahiro Sakurai : This handsome, elite warrior can kill with his bow and arrow—or his looks.
• Though on the surface he seems aloof, he greatly values his friends.
  
• Karin will be voiced by Aoi Yūki: Raised by a family of blacksmiths, Karin geeks out over technology like her rifle, which she uses to great effect in battle.
  
• Gen Sato: Kaede's elder twin. They both use a spear and wakizashi in battle, they're both friendly and mischievous, but Enju feels he's more dependable than his younger brother.
  
• Kaede will be voiced by Ryōta Ōsaka: Enju's younger twin. They both use a spear and wakizashi in battle, they're both friendly and mischievous, but Kaede feels he's more manly than his elder brother.
  
• Tsubaki will be voiced by Jun Osuka: The oldest and most mature member of the group, he manages everyone's wild energy. He's also the cook, but when he fights, he uses a short ninja sword.
  
• Makaba will be voiced by Shintarō Tanaka: This mountain of a boy prefers fighting in close quarters with brass knuckles. When he's not fighting, he's kind-hearted and mild-mannered.
  
• Salman will be voiced by Manabu Muraji: An older knight who was once called “Salman the Onslaught” for being so deadly with a spear. He's known Fena since she was a girl as he served the Houtman family for some time.
  
• Otto will be voiced by Blitz” for his quick swordplay.
  

The main staff for the series includes:

• Original Story - Kazuto Nakazawa x Production I.G
  
• Director - Kazuto Nakazawa
  
• Screenplay - Asako Kuboyama
  
• Music- Yuki Kajiura
  
• Music Production - Flying Dog
  
• Animation Production- Production I.G
  

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