The official website for the “Scum of the Brave” (Yūsha no Kuzu) TV anime recently unveiled its first promotional video, confirming new cast members, the identities of its theme song artists, its January 10, 2026, debut, and an anticipated six-month broadcast run. The supernatural action series, animated by Studio OLM, is set to bring Rocket Shokai and Nakashima723’s popular manga to life early next year.
Expanding the “Scum of the Brave” Cast Ensemble
The newly released video confirmed the addition of Yumiri Hanamori to the cast, who will lend her voice to the character of Sara Kashiwagi Pendragon, a second-year student at the academy. Hanamori joins an already announced roster of talented voice actors. Ryota Suzuki is set to voice the lead character, Shinigami Yashiro, a freelance hero who values simple pleasures like pizza, beer, and card games. Akari Kito will portray Aki Jogamine, while Momo Harumi takes on the role of Yukine Indo, a second-year student known for her exceptional fighting skills. These three main cast members are also slated to appear at an advance screening of the anime on December 14 at the Marunouchi Piccadilly theater in Tokyo.
Theme Song Artists Unveiled for the Upcoming Series
While specific names of the artists were not detailed in the available information, the announcement from the first video also confirmed the theme song artists for the “Scum of the Brave” anime. These musical talents will contribute to the series’ atmosphere as it airs for an anticipated six-month duration, promising a significant run for fans.
Premiere Date and Production Details
“Scum of the Brave” is officially slated to premiere on January 10, 2026, broadcasting on NTV and its affiliated networks. The production is handled by the renowned studio OLM, known for its work on various popular anime series.
The key creative staff behind the adaptation includes:
- Director: Shinji Ushiro (known for Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro 2nd Attack).
- Series Composition and Scriptwriter: Yoichi Kato (from the Duel Masters franchise).
- Character Designer: Rika Murakami (Zoids Wild).
- Music Composer: Kenichiro Suehiro (Fire Force).
Additional staff members contributing to the anime’s production include Naoto Kondo for color design, Kazuhiro Inoue as art director, Tsunetaka Ema as compositing director of photography, Naoki Watanabe as editor, and Takahiro Enomoto as sound director.
The World of “Scum of the Brave”
The anime transports viewers to an alternate 21st century Tokyo, where society grapples with “Demon Kings” – powerful mafia members who have undergone “ether-enhancement surgery.” To combat these formidable foes, bounty hunters known as “Braves” emerge. The story centers on Yashiro, a seemingly ordinary man with a love for life’s simple pleasures, who finds himself becoming a private tutor to three young Braves, embarking on an unexpected and perilous journey.
The original story began as a web novel by Rocket Shokai, serialized on the Kakuyomu website in 2016. It later received a light novel publication and a manga adaptation by Nakashima723, which is digitally published in English by Manga Planet.
