Joker & Harley Quinn Fans Await with Bated Breath: DC TV Show's New Designs Fuel a Heated Debate

Fans are divided over the new designs for Joker and Harley Quinn in the recently announced Suicide Squad Isekai. Jared Leto and Margot Robbie portrayed these iconic characters in the DCEU, with Leto's portrayal receiving criticism while Robbie's has influenced other versions of Harley Quinn. Now, the focus has shifted to the new designs for these characters. The Joker and Harley Quinn's tumultuous relationship, seen throughout their various appearances, is expected to play a significant role in the upcoming DC anime series, Suicide Squad Isekai. This TV show aims to bring a fresh perspective to the characters, and the first look has sparked mixed reactions from fans on Twitter and Reddit. Read some of their responses below.

What Is Suicide Squad ISEKAI?

In the anime series Suicide Squad Isekai, the familiar characters from Suicide Squad are transported to a completely different world, diverging from what DC fans are accustomed to seeing them in. The Isekai genre, known for its prevalence in modern anime, typically revolves around a protagonist, often an ordinary person, who is magically transported to a fantasy realm with the inclusion of mythical creatures such as dragons. In the anime's trailer, both Harley Quinn and the Joker can be seen in their Isekai forms. Although the teaser only revealed the presence of these characters along with Amanda Waller, the title of the show suggests that additional members of the Suicide Squad may make appearances in this anime series. Directed by Eri Osada, also known for their work on Jujutsu Kaisen, Suicide Squad Isekai is brought to life by the animation studio WIT Studio, renowned for its previous work on popular series like Attack on Titan and Vinland Saga.

Despite James Gunn and Peter Safran's new version of DC which includes movies, series, animation, and video games, Suicide Squad Isekai will not be a part of the DC Universe. However, for fans eager to see more of the team, Suicide Squad Isekai might become their go-to project since there are currently no plans for a new Suicide Squad movie featuring Joker, Harley Quinn, or other beloved DC characters. The release date for Suicide Squad Isekai is yet to be determined.