Shigeru Mizuki’s well-followed manga Akuma Kun (1963) is getting a new anime adaptation. The 100th-year commemoration of the birth of Shigeru Mizuki, who passed away in 2015, has four big projects in the pipeline. One of the four projects is the new anime adaptation of Akuma Kun, which is set to premiere on Netflix in 2023.
The story revolves around Akuma Kun, who is a boy genius who only comes along once in 10,000 years. Akuma Kun’s aim is to create an ideal world where there is no sign of conflict or hunger. He has help in the form of demons and the twelve apostles.
Akuma Kun’s adventures begin with Dr. Faust, who has foreseen the rise of evil. Although he wants to, Dr. Faust is near the end of his life and is in no position to fight the battle himself. That is when a young boy named Shingo Yamada comes along, bearing a mark on his forehead.
This mark lets Dr. Faust identify young Shingo as the one who has been chosen to fight the evil forces that are on the rise. After entrusting the responsibility to Shingo, Dr. Faust summons a not-so-enthusiastic devil named Mephisto to help the young boy shoulder his responsibilities. With a blood pact to save the world, Mephisto and Shingo set out on their journey to battle evil.
Akuma Kun – New Teaser and Cast Unveiled
On Saturday, a new teaser for the upcoming anime adaptation of Akuma Kun was unveiled on Netflix along with the cast and staff members.
Akuma Kun is the story of a boy trying to create a society where humanity realizes its true potential and lives happily with the help of some unlikely allies. This adaptation is set after over three decades after the 1989-1990 adaptation of the manga.
In the story, Mephisto III is the partner and caretaker of Ichiro Ureki, who is another genius young boy. They now shoulder the responsibility of fighting evil forces and restoring the human world to its potential.
“Junichi Satou,” well known for his work in the Aria franchise, the Sailor Moon series, as well as co-directing A Whisker Away, is directing the newest adaptation under Toei Animations. “Fumitoshi Aizaka” is acting as the series director. Aizaka is renowned for A Centaur’s Love and Romeo x Juliet. The series composing is being handled by “Hiroshi Oonogi,” famous for GeGeGe no Kitaro Season 6.
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“Yuko Mita” is reprising her role as Akuma Kun/Shingo in the earlier adaptations. She is also well-loved for her role as Neko Musume in GeGeGe no Kitaro, season 3. “Toshio Furukawa,” who played the role of Mephisto II, will continue to play the same role in this anime adaptation too.
Additionally, Furukawa will also voice Mephisto III. Furukawa’s Nezumi Otoko in GeGeGe no Kitaro Season 6 is highly appreciated, along with the role of Mephisto II in the previous adaptation. “Yuki Kaji” will play the main character, the second devil – Akuma Kun/Ichiro Ureki. He is known for his work in Attack on Titan and My Hero Academia.
The newest addition to the cast and staff includes “Ryoko Shiraishi” as Sanae Kazama – Akuma Kun’s mother, who has a notable portrayal in SKET Dance. “Unimiri Hanamori” as Mio Kazama – Sanae’s daughter who is known for Yuru Camp. “Fairoz Ai” will portray Gremory – a demon. She is renowned for her role in Chainsaw Man. As well as Yukiyo Fujii as Hina Asanagi – a college student who comes as a client. Her famous work includes Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal Season III.
Additionally, Character Design and Chief Animation Director roles are being handled by “Sakae Shibuya” (A Centaur’s Life, Magical Girl Site). The Art director is “Yumiko Kuga” (Umibe no Étranger). “Kunio Tsujita” (Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song) will be the Color Key Artist, and “Takeo Ogiwara” (Wonder Egg Priority) is to act as Director of Photography. Magic Circle Design is being handled by “Wataru Osakabe” (Sarazanmai visual coordinator). “Akio Izutsu” (Phi-Brain – Kami no Puzzle) is in charge of the music.
The anime will be streamed on Netflix worldwide in the fall of 2023. With returning artists and a well-established cast and staff, the project undertaken in honor of Shigeru Mizuki is expected to entrance loyal fans once again.
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