As one of the most anticipated anime of the summer season,Suicide Squad Isekai is gearing up for its global debut in just a few weeks. This unique series takes beloved characters from the DC Universe and thrusts them into a fantastical world, blending action, humor, and adventure in an unprecedented way. Fans are eager to see how these iconic characters will adapt to their new surroundings and what challenges they will face.
The Suicide Squad has always been known for its unconventional heroes—criminals forced to work for the government in exchange for reduced sentences. In this new Isekai twist, these characters will explore a world filled with magic, dragons, and epic quests, making it a fresh take on the traditional anime formula. As the release date approaches, excitement builds among both anime enthusiasts and fans of the original comic series.
In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about Suicide Squad Isekai. From the plot details and character lineup to the release schedule and streaming platforms, we’ve got you covered. Let's dive in and explore what makes this series a must-watch!
For those unfamiliar with the Suicide Squad, in the DC Universe, they're a team of convicts that work for Amanda Waller on covert government missions. The convicts are almost always famous DC villains and usually have little say in whether or not they want to work for “The Wall.” Each squad member has a bomb implanted in their neck, and if they step out of line or fail in their mission, Waller detonates the bomb. In exchange for completing missions, Waller will reduce the Squad’s prison sentence terms and even allow them to go free, though given that this is a shady government program, there is no real freedom from the Squad other than dying.
In Suicide Squad Isekai, the Squad consists of Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Peacemaker, King Shark, and Clayface. Waller tasks them with entering a gate to find out what’s on the other side, only to realize that it’s a fantasy world with dragons, magic, and kingdoms. After going on a bit of a rampage, the Squad is captured and realizes they only have 72 hours to return before the bombs implanted in them explode due to not checking in with Waller.
Desperate to make it back, the Squad approaches the queen who imprisoned them and strikes a deal — if the Squad can defeat the Imperial Army attacking them, then the queen will grant them their freedom and allow them to return home.
Suicide Squad Isekai comes from Wit Studio, who most anime fans will probably know from titles like the early seasons of Attack on Titan, Ranking of Kings, and Spy x Family. The series is directed by Eri Osada, who worked on the first season of Jujutsu Kaisen, but more notably, the series is written by Tappei Nagatsuki. Nagatsuki is the writer of the Re:Zero series and the creator of 2021’s critically acclaimed Vivy: Flourite Eye’s Song. With such a talented writer on board, it’ll be interesting to see how they adapt an incredibly violent Western property into the Isekai genre.
Fans are eager to see how Wit Studio blends its unique animation style with the gritty, chaotic energy of the Suicide Squad. Given the studio's track record in producing visually stunning and narratively rich content, expectations are high.
Stay tuned to learn more about the voice cast and other behind-the-scenes details that will contribute to this highly anticipated anime series.
Suicide Squad Isekai is actually going to be one of the first summer anime released for the season, depending on where you live. If you live in the United States, Suicide Squad Isekai will premiere with its first three episodes on June 27, 2024, with new episodes coming out every week. For those who live in Japan, the series will premiere on July 6, 2024, with new episodes also premiering every week.
This staggered launch schedule means that fans worldwide will have the chance to get in on the action at different times, which is a strategic move to build anticipation and excitement.
If you live in the United States, Suicide Squad Isekai is set to stream on both Max and Hulu. No time has been confirmed for when each new episode will be made available to stream on each platform, though one would assume that both Max and Hulu will try to sync up their release schedules for the sake of consistency.
This dual-platform release will allow more viewers access to the series, ensuring that as many fans as possible can enjoy the wild ride that this anime promises to deliver.
Warner Bros. Japan and Wit Studio have announced that the series will run for ten episodes. With that in mind, the US release date for each episode is as follows:
As of this writing, no English dub has been confirmed for Suicide Squad Isekai. This is somewhat surprising, given that this is a Western property that will not only be released early in the West but from a company that usually produces English dubs before the Japanese dubs are made, such as with DC’s last major foray into anime, Batman Ninja. I say it’s pretty likely we will see a dub for the series sooner rather than later.
If and when a dub is announced, we will be sure to provide a detailed look at all of the English dub cast members and if a potential famous wrestler will be appearing to voice a certain peace-loving character.
And that’s everything you need to know about Suicide Squad Isekai!
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