The upcoming Ishura anime series has released a special YouTube program ahead of its premiere in January. The program titled “Challenge of the Strongest” was broadcast to begin the countdown to the first episode airing on January 1. January 3. The show features the Ishura cast as they attempt to challenge the “strongest” people in the world. The first episode features Kaji Yuki, who voices the main character, Soujiro Yagyu, as he attempts to become the strongest by challenging three Guinness World Records. Fans can watch the special episode on KADOKAWA’s official YouTube channel. The next episode of this program will air on December 26.
Episode 1 “Challenge of the Strongest” with Kaji Yuki
Ishura is a light novel series written by Keiso. It was first published on two novel self-publishing websites, Kakuyomu and Shosetsuka ni Narou, before being acquired by ASCII Media Works. Under ASCII Media Works, the series was later published with illustrations by Kureta. Besides the upcoming anime adaptation, this light novel has also inspired a manga adaptation written and illustrated by Meguri. The manga is published by Kodansha and is serialized in Monthly Shounen Magazine.
The Ishura anime series is directed by Yuki Ogawa (FLCL Progressive) with Takeo Takahashi (Spice and Wolf) as the main director. The script was written by Kento Inohara with Yuko Kikuchi and Yakatsura Takashina serving as character designers. The series’ animation was produced by Passione (Spice and Wolf) with Sanzigen (Balck Rock Shooter) handling the CG animation for the series. The drama begins airing on January 3.
Yen Press licensed the light novel series for publication in English. In October 2023, the company also published an audiobook under the name Yen Audio. Yen Press described the series as follows: In a world where the Demon King is dead, a series of demigods capable of taking him down have inherited the world. A master swordsman can find a way to defeat an opponent with just a look; a spearman so fast he can break the sound barrier; a wyvern rogue who fights with three legendary weapons at once; an omnipotent wizard who can turn thoughts into reality; an angelic assassin that causes instant death. Eager to achieve the title of “True Hero,” each of these champions pursues challenges against formidable enemies and causes conflict between them. The battle to determine the strongest among the mighty begins.
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