Warner Bros. Japan LLC has revealed additional characters and voice actors that will be featured in Suicide Squad ISEKAI — the upcoming original anime series, based on characters from DC. The new characters include Rick Flag, Katana and Amanda Waller, as well as characters original to the show. The series will be released globally in 2024.
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, 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 core creative team also features character designers Akira Amano (draft) and Naoto Hosoda and composer Kenichiro Suehiro. The series opening song, “Another World,” is performed by Tomoyasu Hotel.
The studio further announced that several of the voice actors will participate in a panel at Anime Japan 2024 in Tokyo, on March 23 at 9:15 a.m. JST (March 22, 4:15 p.m. PST). The featured guests will include:
- Anna Nagase (voice of Harley Quinn)
- Yuuichirou Umehara (voice of the Joker)
- Reigo Yamaguchi (voice of Deadshot)
- Jun Fukuyama (voice of Clayface)
- Taku Yashiro (voice of Rick Flag)
- Kujira (voice of Amanda Waller)
- Reina Ueda (voice of Fione)
Meet the New Cast & Characters:
Rick Flag — voiced by Taku Yashiro
Elite solider who commands the villains. Ultra stoic. Although he is supposed to oversee the villains, often thrown away by their chaotic natures.
“I’m Taku Yashiro, and I voice Rick Flag. ‘The Suicide Squad is sent to ISEKAI!?’ was my first reaction, and I was happy to join this ambitious project as I learned more about it.
Rick Flag is perhaps the only one who respects order while working closely with the uncontrollable members of the Suicide Squad. He is someone who tries to complete his mission while facing unforeseen obstacles.
I hope this action-packed show will blow your mind and make your heart race with excitement!”
— Taku Yashiro
Katana — voiced by Chika Anzai
Ruthless cursed sword wielder. Mysterious figure that stands in Harley’s way. She accomplishes her mission with a cursed sword known as the “Soul Taker.”
“I was excited to join the world of the Suicide Squad as the voice of Katana, from the first moment of the recording session.
I kept my input to a minimum and only acted as written on the script called for, due to Katana’s mysterious nature in this series. I look forward to seeing how the director and animators will bring Katana to life in the anime.
I hope you will enjoy the familiar characters wreaking havoc in another world. I especially loved seeing the action scenes during the recording, and although they were unfinished, I can already tell that the finished product will be amazing!”
— Chika Anzai
Amanda Waller — voiced by Kujira
Powerful and merciless leader figure whose name will strike fear into the hearts of the villains. Original founder of the Suicide Squad and head of A.R.G.U.S. She is willing to sacrifice the lives of the villains to achieve her purpose.
“The basic story of The Suicide Squad is that the Super-Villains risk their lives to gain freedom. This time, they are sent to isekai. The quirky villains will go on a rampage in isekai… I am so hyped!!
I will be voicing Amanda Waller, the person who sends them to Isekai and blackmails them to act as she commands but ends up taking all the credits herself.
She is intelligent, but also ruthless and feels no guilt about wasting the super villains’ lives.
Please look forward to someone like me, who is easily swayed by emotion and compassion for others, voicing cold-hearted Amanda.
All of the characters are cute and charming. Please look forward to the adventures of groovy and outrageous villains!”
— Kujira
Fione — voiced by Reina Ueda
Princess of the kingdom in another world. She loves her people but is too shy to speak out against her mother, Aldora’s orders. She is fascinated by the free-spirited Harley.
“When I first saw the character visual, I thought Fione looked a bit timid because of her sad look on her face. She has such a beautiful heart, and her true feelings will be revealed as the story progresses. So please keep an eye out for her. This will be a show with some kick, so look out for the broadcast and streaming!”
— Reina Ueda
Aldora — voiced by Mamiko Noto
Queen of the kingdom in another world. She rules the kingdom and commands the war with the empire with her unwavering majesty. She tends to be harsh with Fione.
“I was very happy when I got the role. Aldora is a lonely queen with dignity. I hope I was able to convey her unapproachable mood and the cold feeling around her through my voice acting.
The series as a whole is fast-paced and the story unfolds as if you were running through it. I believe this anime can be enjoyed by everyone, so please look forward to it!”
— Mamiko Noto
Cecil — voiced by Jun Fukushima
The knight commander of the kingdom in another world. Once known as the savior of the kingdom, he was rewarded with legendary armor. He is a serious and worldly man. He is deeply devoted to Fione and cares for her.
“I play the role of Cecil, a knight commander from isekai. At last! My two favorite things are united! Suicide Squad ISEKAI. What!? Are we even allowed to put the two elements together!? What a time to live in, to see some familiar DC characters wreaking havoc in another world, when the title of the series itself is already sounds exciting enough. I am also grateful to be a part of it as a voice actor!
I voice character called Cecil. As you may have noticed already, he is an unique looking knight, just like the uniqueness of the series itself. I played him with passion to convey his cool nature but also with a pinch of wit, so please look forward to it!”
— Jun Fukushima
