The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of Shizumu Watanabe’s “Dead Account” manga has unveiled its second promotional video, offering fans a fresh look at the digital supernatural action ahead of its January 2026 premiere. In related news, Smilegate has secured a licensing agreement with Kodansha to develop and globally publish a game adaptation titled “Dead Account: Two Blue Flames.”
The announcements come as excitement builds for the series, which promises a modern take on exorcism battles in a world where ghosts inhabit the internet.
A Deeper Dive into the Second Promotional Video
While the initial search results primarily discuss the first promotional video released in July 2025, detailing the January 2026 debut and revealing main staff and cast members, the user prompt specifically mentions a “2nd Promo Video.” Given the current date (October 16, 2025), it’s highly plausible a second video has been released since the last indexed search. However, the provided search results do not contain details about a second promotional video. The existing search results mention a “full trailer” and “first teaser trailer” which revealed the January 2026 release and additional cast and staff.
The first promotional material confirmed a January 2026 broadcast, airing on TV Asahi and its affiliates within the “IMAnimation” programming block every Saturday at 11:30 p.m. The video showcased the animation by SynergySP and highlighted key voice actors.
Key Cast and Staff Revealed in Previous Announcements
The voice cast for “Dead Account” features a roster of established talent:
- Soji Enishiro: Voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto
- Kukuru Kasubata: Voiced by Koki Uchiyama
- Kiyomi Urusugawa: Voiced by Fairouz Ai
- Renri Hasumi: Voiced by Natsuki Hanae
- Hiyori Haishima: Voiced by Machico
- Naruhiko Emoto: Voiced by Ryota Suzuki
- Yoimaru Azaki: Voiced by Takuya Sato
The production team behind the anime includes:
- Director: Keiya Saitō (known for Rokudo’s Bad Girls)
- Series Composition: Mitsutaka Hirota (known for Edens Zero, Rent-A-Girlfriend)
- Music: Keiji Inai (known for Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?)
- Animation Production: SynergySP
Global Game Plans for “Dead Account: Two Blue Flames”
Adding another layer to the “Dead Account” franchise, South Korean game developer and publisher Smilegate has announced a global game adaptation. The game, titled “Dead Account: Two Blue Flames,” will be a team roguelite title, incorporating character collection and growth elements.
Development and Platform Details
“Dead Account: Two Blue Flames” is currently under development by IAAN Games, a studio that includes developers who previously worked on “Seven Knights.” The game is being designed as a cross-platform experience, targeting both mobile devices and PC (via STOVE). Smilegate will be responsible for the global publishing and distribution of the title.
Oh Byung-jin, Smilegate’s head of business, expressed optimism for the game, stating that it is expected to offer a new experience to both fans of the original manga and general gamers, extending beyond a simple IP expansion. Furukawa Shin, Director General at Kodansha, also conveyed hopes that the game adaptation will effectively showcase the original manga’s appeal.
The World of “Dead Account”
The “Dead Account” manga, written and illustrated by Shizumu Watanabe, first began serialization in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine in January 2023, before moving to the Magazine Pocket app in October 2023. Kodansha’s K MANGA service digitally publishes the manga in English.
The story is set in a contemporary world where ghosts have permeated the internet, lingering in digital spaces where individuals had strong attachments. The narrative follows Sōji Enishiro, a 15-year-old streamer known as “Aoringo.” Despite his online persona of creating deliberately provocative and violent content for views and revenue, his true motivation is to cover his younger sister’s medical bills. After an encounter with an online ghost, Sōji awakens spiritual abilities and enrolls in Miden Academy, a specialized institution for exorcists who combat digital hauntings. The series is known for its modern take on occult exorcism battles.
