The highly anticipated anime series, “Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded,” has released a new main trailer that offers fans a first listen to its opening theme song, “Monster,” performed by the popular Japanese boy band Da-iCE. The preview video was officially streamed on Wednesday, October 7th, building excitement for the series’ impending debut.
Da-iCE’s “Monster” Sets the Stage
The energetic track “Monster” by Da-iCE will serve as the opening theme, providing the soundtrack for the anime’s action and adventure. Da-iCE is a five-member dance-vocal group known for hit songs like “CITRUS” and “Starmine.” The song’s reveal in the new main trailer has given fans an auditory glimpse into the tone and style of “Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded.”
Premiere Date and Broadcast Details
“Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded” is slated to premiere on October 21 at 11:00 p.m. JST. Japanese viewers can catch the series on TOKYO MX and a network of 45 other stations nationwide. For those who prefer streaming, the anime will be available on multiple platforms, with a one-week free catch-up window offered on the Strike World Official YouTube channel and TVer starting the day after the terrestrial broadcast.
Production and Staff
The anime is being directed by Masao Ōkubo, known for his work on series like “Record of Ragnarok,” at animation studio Yumeta Company. Noriyuki Nakamura is serving as the assistant director. The series composition and scripts are being handled by Hayato Kazano and Jin Haganeya, with Kazumi Inadome designing the characters. Music production is by Miracle Bus. The original Monster Strike game, developed by Mixi, was first released for iOS in Japan in September 2013 and for Android in December 2013.
Main Cast Revealed
The main cast for “Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded” includes a roster of talented voice actors. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka will voice Jugemu, Kana Ichinose as Rinne, Kana Hanazawa as Yakumo, and Inori Minase as Neo. These voice actors will bring to life the characters in this latest installment of the Monster Strike franchise, which sees protagonist Ren Homura returning to his hometown and uncovering the secrets of a mysterious game.
Previous Monster Strike Anime Adaptations
The Monster Strike franchise has a rich history of anime adaptations. The first anime series ran for 51 episodes from October 2015 to December 2016. Subsequent seasons and films have also been released, including “Monster Strike The Movie: Hajimari no Basho e” and “Monster Strike The Movie: Lucifer – Zetsubou no Yoake.” Crunchyroll streams previous seasons and spin-offs of Monster Strike. “Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded” marks the first anime series in the franchise to premiere on broadcast television in Japan.
