Prepare for Adventure! Yuusha no Kuzu Anime Unveils New Cast, Theme Songs, and First Promo!
Get ready for an exciting new adventure! The official website for the highly anticipated television anime adaptation of Rocket Shoukai and Nakashima723‘s manga, Yuusha no Kuzu (also known as Scum of the Brave), recently dropped a treasure trove of new details. Fans can look forward to three additional cast members, a striking new key visual (which you can see accompanying this news!), the exciting theme songs, and a thrilling first promotional video, all revealed on Saturday.
Mark your calendars! This grand journey is set to run for two consecutive cours, kicking off on January 11, 2026, at 00:55 a.m. on NTV, with AT-X also broadcasting the series shortly after.
Meet the Voices: New Cast Members Revealed!
The stellar cast for Yuusha no Kuzu just got bigger! Prepare to hear some familiar and talented voices bringing these characters to life:
| Character | Voice Actor | Known For (Previous Works) |
|---|---|---|
| Saera Kashiwagi Pendragon | Yumiri Hanamori | Jigokuraku |
| Yukine Indou | Momo Harumi | Uchuujin MuuMuu |
| Aki Jougamine | Akari Kitou | Kimetsu no Yaiba |
| Yashiro | Ryouta Suzuki | Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai |
| Moguri no Maruta | Yasuhiro Takato | Hetalia Axis Powers |
| Ishinoo | Daisuke Hirakawa | Noblesse |
| Joe | Hinata Tadokoro | Ousama Ranking |
Setting the Mood: Theme Songs Revealed!
No epic adventure is complete without a powerful soundtrack, and Yuusha no Kuzu is set to deliver! Talented singer-songwriter TOOBOE, known for their work on titles like Mahoutsukai ni Narenakatta Onnanoko no Hanashi, will be performing the electrifying opening theme, “GUN POWDER.” On the other hand, the serene yet captivating ending theme, “Mental Rental,” will be brought to you by Ima Mulasaki.
You can catch a sneak peek of both of these fantastic tracks in the newly released promotional video!
The Creative Minds Behind Yuusha no Kuzu
Bringing Yuusha no Kuzu to life is a team of seasoned professionals. Here’s a look at the key staff members:
| Role | Staff Member | Known For (Previous Works) |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Shinji Ushiro (at OLM) | Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san 2nd Attack |
| Series Composition & Script | Youichi Katou | Scarlet Nexus |
| Character Design | Rikou Murakami | Boku no Hero Academia the Movie 4: You’re Next (sub-character design) |
| Music Composer | Kenichiro Suehiro | Enen no Shouboutai |
From Web Novel to Anime Sensation: The Journey of Yuusha no Kuzu
The captivating story of Yuusha no Kuzu began its life as a web novel, originally penned by Rocket Shoukai. It was serialized on the popular Kakuyomu website from February to March in 2016. Due to its popularity, Kadokawa later published the novel under its Kadokawa Books imprint in December of the same year, beautifully illustrated by Yuuya Kusaka, known for his work on titles like Majutsushi Orphen.
The manga adaptation, drawn by Nakashima723, first saw the light of day when it was self-published online in June 2018. The first physical volume then hit the Kindle Indies Manga platform in November of that year. Later, Comic Border picked up the serialization of the manga adaptation in February 2022. Fans are eagerly following the series, with LEED Publishing having released the seventh volume on March 21, and the eighth volume already scheduled to arrive on December 18.
For international fans, the adventure crossed borders! The first volume was released in English by comic translation engine Mantra Comics in March 2020. Shortly after, Manga Planet began publishing the chapters in English in May 2020, making the series accessible to a global audience. You can also follow Nakashima723’s updates on their X profile: X.com/nakashima723.
