Shigeru Mizuki’s Akuma-kun is a classic series that has spawned several anime and manga adaptations over the years.
As it is with all classics, the adaptations are loosely based and have very few common features. Thus, Toei Animation has announced a brand new anime that will refresh our memories of Akuma-kun.
The Akuma-kun anime will be released in 2022 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Shigeru Mizuki’s birthday. If the franchise follows his birthdate religiously, then we might get the upcoming series in March.
A brand new visual has been revealed for Akuma-kun.
New information on the new work “#Akuma-kun”] The first cast is announced! #Gegege no Kitaro 2021 The ban has been lifted on the special animation screening “Akuma-kun” Day! Yuko Mita, the role of the first Akuma-kun, Toshio Furukawa, the role of Mephisto II, will continue to be cast, and Furukawa will also play the role of the new character “Mephisto III” in this work! Stay tuned for future updates! https://t.co/LkdX17Z3P1
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The visual shows Akuma-kun, the prodigy who is born once every 10,000 years. He plans to build a peaceful world by harnessing the power of demons.
The visual seems appropriate since it shows Akuma-kun in a brooding red and black color scheme.
Another character called Mephisto II is also revealed through the visual. He is the successor of Akuma-kun’s mentor, Mephisto.
Mizuki’s Gegege no Kitaro is also receiving an anime film. It will undoubtedly explore the wretched life of the protagonist, Kitaro.
Junichi Sato had directed the original 1990 anime and is reprising his role in the upcoming series as well.
The main cast list for the anime includes:
| Character | Cast | Other Works |
| Akuma-kun | Yuko Mita | Neko Musume (Gegege no Kitaro) |
| Mephisto II | Toshio Furukawa | Piccolo (Dragon Ball) |
How will Toei portray the story of a prodigy who colludes with demons? Is he the protagonist or antagonist in this anime? The visual gives off mixed vibes, and you need to wait a bit more to get further details on it.
About Akuma-kun
Akuma-kun is a manga by Shigeru Mizuki which was first published in 1963. It has several anime and manga adaptations.
The story focuses on Akuma-kun, a prodigy who is born every 10,000 years. The boy wants to bring peace to the world. Yet, the only way that he knows to achieve his goal is to use the power of demons.
With his Solomon Flute, he can summon demons and has several followers.
Source: Official Twitter
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