Warner Bros. Japan LLC today revealed the trailer, character art, main theme song and voice cast for Suicide Squad ISEKAI during a special livestream event on Warner Bros. Japan Anime’s YouTube channel. The all-new original anime series, based on the characters from DC, will be released globally in 2024.
The studio also revealed that the show’s opening theme will be “Another World,” performed by Tomoyasu Hotei — formerly of the hit J-rock band BOØWY.
Synopsis: In the crime-ridden city of Gotham, Amanda Waller, the head of A.R.G.U.S., has assembled a group of notorious criminals for a mission: Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Peacemaker, Clayface, and King Shark. These Super-Villains are sent into an otherworldly realm that’s connected to this world through a gate. It’s a world of swords and magic where orcs rampage and dragons rule the skies— an “ISEKAI”!
With lethal explosives planted in their necks, there’s no running or hiding, and failing the mission means a one-way ticket to the afterlife! Can Harley Quinn and her crew conquer this perilous ISEKAI realm?! Brace yourselves for the pulse-pounding saga of the elite task force known as the “Suicide Squad” as they embark on a jaw-dropping adventure!
Produced by Warner Bros. Japan and WIT Studio (Attack on Titan, Spy x Family), Suicide Squad ISEKAI is directed by Eri Osada with screenplay by Tappei Nagatsuki (Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World) and Eiji Umehara (Vivy – Fluorite Eye’s Song). The creative team also includes Akira Amano (character design draft), Naoto Hosoda (character design) and Kenichiro Suehiro (music).
A stage event featuring voice actors will be held at Tokyo Comic Con 2023 (December 8-10). Footage with English subtitles will be made available on Warner Bros. Japan Anime Official YouTube Channel.
Meet the Voice Cast
Anna Nagase, voice of Harley Quinn.
“Suicide Squad ISEKAI is happening for real!!!!!
I never believed I would be voicing a character as iconic as Harley Quinn. You never know what life has in store for you.
Harley is a cute girl full of love for her puddin’ (the Joker). Everything she does is for her puddin’ and that doesn’t waver even when she lands herself in ISEKAI.
With all the tenderness and pure love in my heart, I will do my best to cause havoc with my acting! Please look forward to it!”
Yuuichirou Umehara, voice of The Joker
“I’m honored to be playing the role of the Joker, a character so well-known by the world.
At first, I was worried about how to voice the Joker at first — a character that has been played by so many people, but there have been many different images of the Joker portrayed in many different works, so I decided to play the Joker as I saw fit this time. As a results, I really enjoyed the recording session in the end.
Before working on this anime, I watched movies such as The Suicide Squad and The Dark Knight trilogy. I have not been exposed to DC Comics’ works in the past, so it was a new experience for me and a chance to learn about a new world.
This anime is set in an alternative world or ISEKAI, a setting unique to today’s animation, and the villains who run amok as they please are a delightful sight to behold. I played the voice of the Joker in this world while keeping that in mind.
I hope you will enjoy the anime when it comes out.”
Reigo Yamaguchi, voice of Deadshot
“I couldn’t find a voice nor think clearly for my mind went blank when I heard I was casted as the voice of Deadshot. I am still a rookie in this industry, and I was very nervous to record the scenes surrounded by the star-studded voice actors. However, I remembered that Deadshot is a brave man who is always true to himself, so I went into the recording session with an open mind and without fear, just like him.
The passion and love of the creative staff visibly increased with each recording session.
With that in mind, I put my everything as an actor on the line to do the best I possibly can.
Whether you are a fan of anime or DC films, Suicide Squad ISEKAI will sure snipe at your heart so please look forward to its release!”
Takehito Koyasu, voice of Peacemaker
“Well well… Who could have imagined that Suicide Squad was coming to Japan in an anime style? Also, the central theme is ‘ISEKAI’!
Thunder-struck and earth-shattering … Two of the favorite genres united!
Happy! I am happy! I get to be part of it! My role is called ‘Peacemaker,’ who is a peace-loving villain! Oh wait. He is a villain, right? Of course, he is the worst! That’s how the story of Suicide Squad should be!
So, leave your morals somewhere and enjoy their rampage into ISEKAI world! You can’t help but see it now!”
Jun Fukuyama, voice of Clayface
“I am ecstatic that I got this role. One thing I always keep in mind during the recording is ‘elegance.’ I voiced him with elegance, but bold and powerful at the same time, with a pinch of humor. We are working on this title with a strong cast and crew so that you get to enjoy a different take on ISEKAI, as much as the Suicide Squad members.”
Subaru Kimura, voice of King Shark
“I was so happy that my Jaw(s) dropped!
I am such a huge fan of the Suicide Squad that I went see the movie as soon as it came out in cinemas. I was especially a big fan of the rugged yet cute and very strong King Shark, so I was happy to be chosen to play the role.
As King Shark is known for his unique speaking style, my script was filled with one syllable words and was hard to play the role with emotions. However, in the end my main aim was how to voice King Shark like the way he is, cute and rugged.
As a result, this is the lowest voice for Subaru Kimura. (Low, meaning the tone of the voice) I think the finished product is great! I strongly recommend watching this anime. Harley Quinn is cute!”
