Summary
- ‘Ishura’ anime will premiere on January 3, 2024, and will be streamed worldwide, exclusively on Disney+.
- Apart from the trailer, the official staff revealed the synopsis and advance cut for episode 1.
- The story centers on the conflict between Shuras, the most powerful beings, who emerged following the downfall of the True Demon King.
The anime Ishura, eagerly awaited by fans, will finally grace our screens. Previously, anime enthusiasts were treated to preview the first two episodes at Anime NYC in November 2023, which only increased excitement for the official debut.
This time, the franchise has made several announcements and confirmed the release date. Here’s everything you need to know.
Kadokawa streamed the main promotional video for the ‘Ishura’ anime. The anime will premiere on January 3, 2024 and be streamed worldwide, exclusively on Disney+.
The main trailer starts with a passionate battle scene between Sojiro Yagyu and Shark Otogiri. The stunning animation and an appropriate OST perfectly set the stage for a grand battle.
Additionally, the PV shows the other Shuras locking horns against each other. Just like the previous trailer, this one feature multiple characters.
The anime stars:
| Character | Cast | Other Works |
| Soujiro, the Willow Sword | Yuuki Kaji | Eren Jaeger (Attack on Titan) |
| Yuno, the Distant Talon | Reina Ueda | Chinatsu Kano (Blue Box) |
| Alus, the Star Runner | Jun Fukuyama | Koro-sensei (Assassination Classroom) |
| Harghent, the Still | Akio Ohtsuka | Shunsui Kyōraku (Bleach) |
| Taren, the Punished | Romi Park | Temari (Naruto) |
| Dakai, the Magpie | Sōichiro Hoshi | Son Goku (Saiyuki) |
| Regnejee, the Wings of Sunset | Showtaro Morikubo | The Devil (Black Clover) |
| Curte of the Fair Skies | Sora Amamiya | Chizuru Mizuhara (Rent-A-Girlfriend) |
| Kia, the World Word | Aoi Yūki | Dorothy (Divine Gate) |
| Elea, the Red Tag | Mamiko Noto | Inkarmat (Golden Kamuy) |
| Nihilo, the Vortical Stampede | Rie Takahashi | Sumi Sakurasawa (Rent-A-Girlfriend) |
| Shalk, the Sound Slicer | Kōichi Yamadera | Spike Spiegel (Cowboy Bebop) |
| Hidow, the Clamp | Nobuhiko Okamoto | Katsuki Bakugō (My Hero Academia) |
| Jelki, the Swift Ink | Takehito Koyasu | Zeke Jaeger (Attack on Titan) |
| Higuare, the Pelagic | Tomokazu Sugita | Gyōmei Himejima (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) |
| Lana, the Moon Tempest | Yumiri Hanamori | Sagiri (Hell’s Paradise) |
| Kuze, the Passing Disaster | Shinichiro Miki | Alucard (Castlevania) |
| Nastique, the Quiet Singer | Yui Horie | Charle (Fairy Tail) |
The opening theme song, “Shura ni Otoshite,” is performed by Sajou no Hana, and the ending theme song, “Hakka,” is performed by Konomi Suzuki.
Passione is in charge of the anime’s production, and the following staff members are involved:
| Position | Staff | Other Works |
| Director | Yuki Ogawa | Mieruko-chan |
| Chief Director | Takeo Takahashi | Hinako Note |
| Script Supervision | Kenta Ihara | Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy |
| CG Animation | SANZIGEN | Attack on Titan |
Apart from the trailer, the official staff revealed the synopsis and advance cut for episode 1 (as translated from Japanese):
“Yuno of Distant Claw, an explorer candidate in Nagan Labyrinth City is studying hard to become an explorer with his friend Lucels. One day, a large number of golems appear in the city, and their peaceful daily life changes completely.”
“In front of her eyes is Lucels being dismantled by machines and Nagan being overrun. Just as Yuno prepares for her death, a man appears in front of her, holding a blunt sword.”
The animation quality is top-notch, and the story is also intriguing. With a talented team working behind the scenes and a cast of characters ready to shine, this anime promises to capture the hearts and minds of its audience, setting the stage for an epic battle.
About Ishura
‘Ishura’ is a Japanese light novel series written by Keiso. As of October 2023, eight volumes have been released. A manga adaptation with illustrations by Meguri began serialization in Kodansha’s Monthly Shōnen Magazine in March 2021. As of December 2021, its chapters have been collected into two volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by Passione and Sanzigen is set to premiere in January 2024.
In a world where the Demon King has died, many demigods capable of felling him have inherited the earth. A master fencer who can figure out how to take out their opponents with a single glance; a lancer so swift they can break the sound barrier; a wyvern rogue who fights with three legendary weapons at once; an all-powerful wizard who can speak thoughts into being; an angelic assassin who deals instant death.
Eager to attain the title of “True Hero,” these champions pursue challenges against formidable foes and spark conflicts among themselves. The battle to determine the mightiest of the mighty begins.
Source: Official Website
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