The Japanese folklore of Momotaro or the boy born from the peach is very famous all around the world, primarily due to its usage in every sphere of Japanese art and literature.
It is the story of a boy who was born from a giant peach and defeated all the monsters (oni) plaguing the land.
Peach Boy Riverside puts a dark twist to the tale of Momotaro. What if Momotaro killed the Oni not just to bring peace but simply because he loved killing?
When all the Onis of the land have been killed, he takes his hunger of blood to the outside world.
An anime adaptation of the Peachboy Riverside manga has been announced on the newly opened official website of the anime.
The anime is being produced by Asahi Production and will debut in July 2021.
The official website of Peachboy Riverside anime has also released a new teaser promotional video for the upcoming anime.
The trailer contains a narration of the traditional Momotaro story by Mikoto and Sally and some scary visuals of both, showing that things aren’t as pleasant as the story has led people to believe.
A new visual for the anime has also been released by the official website of Peachboy Riverside. It portrays the protagonists, Sally and Mikoto carrying their weapons and grinning with death dancing in their eyes.
The main cast members have been selected, and their comments have been revealed:
- Sally by Haruka Shiraishi (Asirpa in Golden Kamui )
According to Shiraishi, justice for one can be an injustice to another. The anime & manga portrays the conflict between the two concepts and conveys a strong message.
She has discovered that Sally is a strong character who can give up on being a princess just to pursue what she likes.
- Mikoto by Nao Toyama (Yui Yuigahama in Oregairu)
For Toyama, the action-packed sequences were very exciting, and she was fascinated by the adventures and monsters.
She comments that Mikoto is a character who is very strong but is colder than demons while fighting.
Coolkyoushinja, the original creator of the Peachboy Riverside manga, has drawn an illustration to celebrate the anime adaptation of the manga.
Staff
| Position | Staff | Other Works |
| Director | Shigeru Ueda | Marchen Madchen |
| Script Writer | Keiichiro Ochi | Oregairu |
| Character Design 1 | Satomi Kurita | Princess Connect! Re: Dive |
| Character Design 2 | Masato Katou | Namu Amida Butsu! -Rendai Utena |
About Peachboy Riverside
Created by Coolkyoushinja and Johanne, the manga Peachboy Riverside is receiving an anime adaptation.
Sally is the princess of a small peaceful kingdom, but she yearns to explore the outside world. She meets Mikoto, who is an Oni (monster) hunter.
Sally is both thrilled and terrified of Mikoto’s power and sets out on a journey to become like him. The plot is a twist on the Momotaro folktale and discovers the dark sides to the story.
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