The official website and X (formerly Twitter) account of the My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered anime released a new promotional video on Thursday, December 14, 2023, revealing the additional cast members. The anime is set to premiere on January 4, 2024. The series is based on the eponymous fantasy light novel series by author Tsuyoshi Fujitaka and illustrator Chisato Naruse. Originally launched on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website, the series was acquired by Earth Star Entertainment and has since been published in 14 volumes.
My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered anime will premiere on January 4, 2024
As previously stated, the official staff of the anime series My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered has revealed a new trailer on December 14th, announcing the release date of the anime and introducing additional cast members. The series is scheduled to premiere on January 4, 2024.
HIDIVE has obtained the global streaming rights for the anime, allowing fans in North America and other regions with access to HIDIVE to stream the episodes beginning on January 4, 2024.
The latest trailer for the My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered anime captivatingly teases the plot. It begins with a scene where a boy named AΩ, endowed with the Instant Kill ability, invades a mysterious facility and kills several people to find Asagiri.
The boy is later revealed to be Yogiri, the protagonist of the anime. The short clip then transitions to Yogiri and Tomochika's adventure in another world, accompanied by the series' opening theme, Killer Bars by Hilchryme, playing in the background.
Cast and Staff for the My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered anime
The trailer introduces several new characters and hints at the overall perspective of the story. As the short clip concludes, viewers are left pondering Yogiri's mysterious past, which will play a crucial role in the anime.
A still from the anime (Image via Okuruto Noboru Studios)
In addition to the official staff announcement, the names of the new cast members have also been revealed. Sayaka Kikuchi has been cast as Sora Akino, while Kiyono Yasuno will be voicing Ryoko Ninomiya. Sora Akino is portrayed as a stunning girl who previously worked as an idol before being summoned to the Isekai world.
On the flip side, Ryoko's character is intricately tied to Yogiri. In addition to them, Shohei Komatsu takes on the role of Haruto Otori, a character who tackles challenges with logical thinking, while Shogo Sakata portrays Taku Yazaki, the class leader.
Yogiri and Tomochika, as shown in the anime (Image via Okuruto Noboru Studios)
In addition, Anna Suzuki will be providing the voice for Carol S. Lane, a high school girl from America who, like the others, has been transported to another world. The cast members have expressed their excitement about portraying their respective roles. Earlier, it was revealed that Kouki Uchiyama, known for his portrayal of Meruem in Hunter x Hunter, will play the character Yogiri in the anime "My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered," and Miyu Tomita, the voice of Miko in Kaguya-Sama Love Is War, will take on the role of Tomochika.
Other cast members' names are here as follows:
Yui Horie as Sion
Lynn as Asaka Takato
Sho Nogami as Lynel
Mark Ishii as Rick
Hiro Shimono as Daimon Hanakawa
Akira Sekine as Theodisia
Tomoko Kaneda as Mokomoko Dannora
Yoshiki Murakami as Yuuki Tachibana
Rina Sato as Sage Rain
Masakazu Hishida is at the helm of the series at Okuroto Noburo Studios, also serving as the series composer under the pen name Jou Aoba. Sayuri Sakimoto is responsible for the character designs, and the series' music is being composed by Nakamura Nakaju, Tatsuhiko Saiki, Saku Masade, and Kadowaki Daisuke.
Adapted from Tsuyoshi Fujitaka's light novel series, the anime will center on Yogiri Takato, who finds himself transported to another world with his classmates. Interestingly, he slept through the entire Ordeal process and missed out on the Gift (powers) granted to the others by the Sage who transported them.
An image from the anime (Image via Okuruto Noboru Studios)Nevertheless, he inexplicably gains an Instant Kill ability in this fantasy anime and utilizes it to rescue his companions. Alongside this, Yogiri will confront his history and build connections with his allies in the unfamiliar world.
Stay tuned for anime news and manga updates as we move through 2023.
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of the My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered light novel series, I am thrilled about the upcoming anime adaptation. The newly released promotional video has only heightened my excitement and anticipation for the series. The animation looks stunning, and the voice acting cast seems perfectly suited for their respective roles. I can't wait to see the story of Yogiri and his friends come to life on screen.
The trailer provides a glimpse into the thrilling adventures that await Yogiri and his companions in the isekai world. The action sequences are particularly impressive, and the character designs are faithful to the original illustrations. I am also intrigued by the hints of Yogiri's mysterious past and the role it will play in the overall narrative. The addition of new cast members, such as Sora Akino and Ryoko Ninomiya, adds even more depth and complexity to the story.