The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Jaki’s light novel The Most Notorious ‘Talker’ Runs the World’s Greatest Clan is scheduled to debut on September 30, 2024, on streaming platforms d Anime Store and ABEMA. This debut will be followed by television broadcasts on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and AT-X, with releases on October 7 and 8, respectively.
Cast and Characters
Daiki Yamashita stars as the protagonist Noel Stollen, a boy who inherits the title of “Talker”—a support class typically viewed as weak. Despite this, Noel seeks to follow in the footsteps of his heroic grandfather, Brandon Stollen (voiced by Shunsuke Sakuya), known as the legendary “Overdeath.”
Other notable cast members include Yū Serizawa as Alma Judikhali and Takehito Koyasu as Finocchio Barzini, the sinister clown leading the Barzini clan.
- Daiki Yamashita as Noel Stollen
- Yū Serizawa as Alma Judikhali
- Yōsuke Ōmomo as Koga Tsukishima
- Takehito Koyasu as Finocchio Barzini
- Shunsuke Sakuya as Brandon Stollen
- Yū Wakui as young Noel
- Yoshiki Nakajima as Lloyd
- Kaede Hondo as Tanya Clark
- Akihiro Tajima as Walter
- Seiji Maeda as Wolf Lehman
- Kaori Maeda as Lycia Mercedes
The main staff members are:
- Original Work: Jaki (published by OVERLAP NOVELS)
- Original Work Illustrations: fame
- Original Comic Adaptation: Yamorichan (runs in “COMIC GARDO”)
- Director: Yūta Takamura
- Series Composition: Takayo Ikami
- Character Design: Kenji Terao
- Chief Animation Director: Kenji Terao, Yūki Fukuchi
- Action Animation Director: Kenta Mimuro
- Color Design: Yukiko Ario
- Art Director: Shinobu Takahashi
- Director of Photography: Masaaki Onodera
- Sound Director: Masanori Tsuchiya
- Animation Production: Felix Film × GA-CREW
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Plot Overview
Noel’s journey centers on his dream of becoming the greatest “Seeker” despite his role as a Talker, a non-combat class. Using his keen intellect and resourcefulness, he builds a powerful clan of warriors, strategizing his way to the top and defying the limitations of his class.
Theme Songs and Production
The opening theme, “Tactics” by Kohta Yamamoto featuring SAIKI, and the ending theme, “Liberation” by Kohta Yamamoto featuring AAAMYY, set the tone for this exciting series.
The series is being produced by FelixFilm and GA-CREW, with Yūta Takamura directing. The team behind the show also includes Kenji Terao as the character designer and chief animation director.
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