Pre-Screening Event for Episode 1 of the TV Anime "Gnosia" Held! Star-Studded Voice Cast Including Chika Anzai and Akari Kitō Share Their Passion for the Project

The pre-screening event for Episode 1 of the TV anime "Gnosia" was held at Shinjuku Wald 9 on Sunday, September 21. Members of the star-studded voice cast took the stage and discussed the highlights of the series, which is set to premiere from Saturday, October 11 at 24:00.

Appearing on stage at the pre-screening were Chika Anzai (Yuri), Akari Kitō (SQ), Hiroki Nanami (Rakio), Aoi Yūki (Yuriko), Ayane Sakura (Comet), and Takuya Eguchi (Sha-Ming). The cast shared highlights and stories from their auditions.

Cast Shares Behind-the-Scenes Audition Stories

When asked about their first impressions upon reading the script or experiencing the original game, the cast revealed various unexpected anecdotes. Anzai recalled that she initially auditioned for roles such as SQ and Setsu but did not succeed. Later, when offered the role of the protagonist Yuri, she explained, "I thought it would be the most fun to participate as the protagonist," and decided to try again—ultimately passing the audition.

Following Anzai's remarks, Yūki added, "I auditioned for Rakio and got cast as Yuriko." She commented, "It felt like casting you'd see in the Heisei era, not Reiwa, so I was a bit nostalgic," and speculated that her "intensity" might have been what earned her the role of Yuriko despite auditioning for Rakio. This elicited laughter from the audience.

Eguchi spoke about the recording sessions, sharing how he enjoyed listening as the cast "went all out" during dubbing. He also recounted that the staff had put pressure on him regarding Sha-Ming's popularity and important scenes, stating, "I hope everyone looks forward to how the story develops."