Shunsuke Takeuchi Talks about His Commitment to the “Fainting” Scenes! "The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses" TV Anime Episode 1 Commemorative Special

Next, moving on to introduce Ciel, the Demon Lord's daughter plotting an assassination, Saeki described her as "a very curious and playful girl, still with some childlike qualities," emphasizing, "That gap between her usual cuteness and her sudden change in temperament during combat is her biggest charm." Takeuchi also revealed, "On set, Ciel was the healing presence, doted on like a little sister character."

Furthermore, Anemone and Gore, who are also heroines alongside Ciel, were introduced. Anemone, who appears to be a priestess but is actually an assassin, was described as having a friendly and approachable personality. As for Gore, the dominatrix beauty who trains people as her “pets” under the guise of a dancer, Takeuchi introduced her as "the sexy role among the three wicked women." The unique and colorful heroines quickly became the focus of attention from viewers.

Takeuchi’s "Easily Persuaded" Side Revealed in the Assassination Word Challenge!? Messages to the Viewers

In the latter half of the program, a special "Assassination Word Challenge" was held, based on the series’ theme. In this game, Takeuchi and Saeki split into "assassin" and "target" roles, and the winner is the one who can naturally get the specified "assassination word" out of their opponent. During the challenge, a scene arose that revealed just how easily Takeuchi can be influenced. The candid interactions between cast members, rarely seen in other settings, filled the studio with laughter.

As the program quickly drew to a close, the two cast members shared their final messages to the viewers.

Saeki commented, "The balance of tension and warmth in the show is just right, and you can enjoy both the thrill of 'assassination' and the heart-pounding excitement of girls. I've packed all of Ciel’s adorable charm into my acting, so I hope everyone will have fun watching." Takeuchi shared, "The series is very fast-paced, with impressive battle scenes and lots of relatable, charming characters. Please pay attention to the exciting start of how Toto grows and the exploits of the 'three wicked women.'" With that, the program ended.

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