Netflix has recently unveiled the trailer for the upcoming anime series based on Shigeru Mizuki’s Akuma Kun manga, along with a new visual featuring Shimono’s character Strofire. The anime is scheduled to premiere on November 9 and is set three decades after the events of the earlier 1989-1990 anime.
Also, Yūko Mita and Toshio Furukawa will reprise their roles from the previous anime as Akuma I/Shingo Umoregi and Mephisto II, respectively, with Furukawa also voicing Mephisto III. Yuuki Kaji will voice the protagonist, Akuma II/Ichirō Umoregi.
This anime is one of the four “big projects” celebrating the 100th anniversary of Shigeru Mizuki’s birth, who sadly passed away in 2015 at the age of 93. Another significant project included in the celebration is the Kitarō Tanjō: Gegege no Nazo (Kintarō Birth: The Mystery of Gegege) anime film, set to release on November 17.
Created as a manga series by Shigeru Mizuki, “Akuma Kun” has now ventured into the world of anime, offering a visually attractive and immersive experience that brings Mizuki’s detailed world to life. Let’s take a look at what awaits us.
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All About Akuma Kun
Akuma-kun, a manga series created by Shigeru Mizuki, has received various adaptations over the years. This horror story has been reimagined into a live-action TV show and an anime television series. From the animated version, two movies emerged: “Akuma-kun: The Movie” in 1989 and “Akuma-kun: Yōkoso Akuma Land e!!” in 1990.
The newly announced cast includes Hiro Shimono voices Strofire, Michiyo Yanagisawa voices Etsuko Umoregi, Mephisto III’s mother, and Yūsaku Yara voices a mysterious Satan.
The previously announced cast includes Ryoko Shiraishi voicing Sanae Kazama, Yumiri Hanamori voicing Mio Kazama, Fairouz Ai voicing Gremory, and Yukiyo Fujii voicing Hina Asanagi.
The Staff
Junichi Sato is the chief director for the anime at Encourage Films. Fumitoshi Oizaki directs the series while Hiroshi Ohnogi writes the scripts and Toei Animation produces the adaptation. Junichi Sato also directed the Akuma-kun anime and its two films in 1989-1990.
More staff details:
- Sakae Shibuya as Character Design and Chief Animation Director
- Yumiko Kuga as Art Director
- Kunio Tsujita as Color Key Artist
- Takeo Ogiwara as Compositing Director of Photography
- Wataru Osakabe as Magic Circle Design
- Akio Izutsu as Music Composer
The Plot (As Per Netflix)
Akuma Kun follows the journey of a determined young boy on a mission to create a society where humanity can fully reach its true potential and find eternal happiness. Assisted by a group of unexpected allies, he wishes to bring about positive change and pave the way for a brighter future.
This new anime installment takes place three decades after the events of the earlier 1989-1990 anime, diving into the evolution of the protagonist’s story and the challenges faced in a world that has changed significantly.
The Setting
The story of every addition or episode is different, but they all feature some basic elements. Firstly, the protagonist, a child prodigy, appears once every 10,000 years and he’s always nick-named, Akuma-kun. Think of JoJo and you can relate.
Another element includes Akuma-kun wishing to create a happy world through the energy of demons. Additionally, the beings referred to as “demons” in the series are not only from Christian lore but also inspired by myths and folk stories from across the globe.
Initially, Akuma-kun is unable to summon demons but receives guidance from Dr. Faust, leading to his success. Dr. Faust also entrusts Akuma-kun with the Solomon Flute, a powerful artifact used by King Solomon to control demons. Lastly, Akuma-kun is accompanied by his “twelve apostles,” loyal subordinates whose roles vary across different adaptations.
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