The official website for the upcoming Scum of the Brave TV anime recently unveiled its second promotional video, offering fans a first listen to the opening theme song, “Gun Powder,” performed by TOOBOE. The highly anticipated supernatural action series is slated to premiere on January 10, 2026, on Nippon TV and its affiliates, with Crunchyroll confirmed to stream the series.
A Glimpse into the World of Scum of the Brave with “Gun Powder”
The newly released promotional video provides a dynamic preview of the anime’s opening sequence, featuring TOOBOE’s energetic track “Gun Powder.” TOOBOE is also known for performing the ending theme of “The Summer with a Hikaru Died.” The opening theme song, “Gun Powder,” will be released in advance on January 11, with its inclusion in the album EVERGREEN set for February 11. The ending theme song for the first cour, “Mental Rental,” will be performed by Mulasaki Ima.
Premiere Date and Streaming Details
Scum of the Brave is scheduled to begin its broadcast in Japan on January 10, 2026, airing on Nippon TV and its associated channels. International audiences will be able to stream the series on Crunchyroll, which has listed the premiere for January 10 at 9:00 AM PT. The anime adaptation is confirmed to run for two consecutive cours, ensuring a substantial initial season for viewers.
The Dark World of Demon Lords and Braves
The anime delves into a mid-21st century Tokyo where the criminal underworld is dominated by “Demon Lords” – mafia members who have undergone “ether-enhancement surgery,” granting them formidable superpowers. To combat these formidable foes, bounty hunters known as “Braves” emerge, utilizing a drug called E3 to boost their own ether abilities. In this world, killing is legalized for Braves, making their profession one of literal murder.
The story centers on Yashiro, a freelance hero dubbed “Shinigami” (Grim Reaper), who initially desires a simple life of pizza, beer, and card games. His mundane existence is disrupted when he reluctantly takes on Aki Jogamine, a high school girl aspiring to be a hero, as his apprentice. This partnership quickly drags Yashiro into a series of dangerous and “thoroughly rotten incidents.”
Production and Key Staff
The Scum of the Brave anime is produced by Studio OLM, known for their work on series like The Apothecary Diaries. Shinji Ushiro (Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro 2nd Attack) is directing the series. The series composition and screenplays are handled by Yōichi Katō (Duel Masters franchise), with Rika Murakami (Zoids Wild) designing the characters. The music is composed by Kenichiro Suehiro (Fire Force).
Original Work and Voice Cast
Scum of the Brave (Japanese: Yūsha no Kuzu) originated as a web novel written by Rocket Shokai, serialized on Kadokawa Corporation’s Kakuyomu website. A light novel version with illustrations by Yūya Kusaka was published in 2016, and a new edition with illustrations by toi8 began publication in early 2026. A manga adaptation by Nakashima723 also began serialization in 2018.
The main cast includes Ryōta Suzuki as the lead character Yashiro, Akari Kitō as Aki Jogamine, and Momo Harumi as Yukine Indō. Other confirmed cast members include Yumiri Hanamori as Saera Kashiwagi Pendragon, Hinata Tadokoro as Joe, Daisuke Hirakawa as Ishinoo, and Yasuhiro Takato as Maruta.
