Crunchyroll’s spring anime lineup gets a thrilling addition with the dystopian sci-fi story of youth, DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION. Initially premiering as a two-part film with Part 1 released on March 22 and Part 2 slated for May 24 in Japan, this gripping tale will soon be available for global audiences. Starting on Friday, May 24 at 11:00 AM PHST, Crunchyroll will stream an all-new 18-episode television series adaptation of the film featuring exclusive new footage.
From Acclaimed Manga to Anime Series
DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION has garnered significant acclaim, including a 2019 Eisner Award nomination and recognition at San Diego Comic-Con in 2018 as one of the Best New Manga of the year. The series is based on the original graphic novel by Inio Asano, known for his work on Goodnight Punpun. The manga, published by Shogakukan from 2014 to 2022, has over three million copies circulating, cementing its status as a beloved series among fans.
Synopsis and Themes
The series unfolds in a world under the shadow of a mysterious alien mothership. Best friends Kadode Koyama and Oran “Ontan” Nakagawa navigate their high school lives amidst this looming threat. As they grow older, they grapple with existential questions and the complexities of adulthood, discovering that the real danger may not come from above but from within their own society.
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Production Excellence of DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION
The anime is brought to life by studio Production +h., known for The Orbital Children. Directed by Tomoyuki Kurokawa, famous for his work on the PSYCHO-PASS series, the anime promises a captivating visual and narrative experience. The series composition and screenplay are crafted by Reiko Yoshida, whose impressive portfolio includes Violet Evergarden, Liz and the Blue Bird, and A Silent Voice.
Talented Production Team
The DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION production boasts a stellar team, including:
- World Setting: Takaaki Suzuki (Violet Evergarden)
- Character Design and Chief Animation Direction: Nobutake Ito (INU-OH)
- Color Design: Satoshi Takezawa (Digimon Adventure)
- Art Direction: Mika Nishimura (Typhoon Noruda)
- CG Direction: Satoi Inami
- Cinematography: Takuma Morooka (Moriarty the Patriot)
- Editing: Masayuki Kurosawa (Laid-Back Camp)
- Sound Direction: Takeshi Takadera (Oshi no Ko)
- Music: Taro Umebayashi (Space Dandy)
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Stellar Voice Cast
The DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION series features a talented voice cast:
- Kadode Koyama: Lilas Ikuta (Hiro-chan in BELLE)
- Oran Nakagawa: ano (Memocho in Oshi no Ko)
Lilas Ikuta, also known as ikura, is a renowned singer-songwriter and the vocalist of the popular music group YOASOBI. Her notable songs include “Idol” from Oshi no Ko, “Brave” from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, and “The Blessing” from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury. The multi-talented ano is also a musical artist, known for the single “Chu, Tayousei,” featured as one of the ending themes in Chainsaw Man. The original movie theme song “ZeZeZeZettai Seiiki” by ano featuring Lilas Ikuta will also be included in the television series.
Supporting Voice Cast of DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION
The supporting cast includes:
- Kiho Kurihara: Atsumi Tanezaki (Anya Forger in SPY x FAMILY)
- Ai Demoto: Miyuri Shimabukuro (Carole in Carole & Tuesday)
- Rin Hirama: Saeko Oki (Fumi Sanada in Case Closed)
- Futaba Takemoto: Azumi Waki (Hinata Tachibana in Tokyo Revengers)
- Makoto Tainuma: Ryoko Shiraishi (Hayate Ayasaki in Hayate the Combat Butler)
- Keita Oba: Miyu Irino (Ritsu Kageyama in Mob Psycho 100)
- Kenichi Kohiruimaki: Koki Uchiyama (Tomura Shigaraki in My Hero Academia)
- Watarase: Taito Ban (Jinwoo Sung in Solo Leveling)
- Hiroshi Nakagawa: Junichi Suwabe (Shota Aizawa in My Hero Academia)
- Nobuo Koyama: Kenjiro Tsuda (Kento Nanami in JUJUTSU KAISEN)
- Chairman: Naoto Takenaka (Entei in Pokémon 3: The Movie)
- Debeko: TARAKO (Momoko “Maruko” Sakura in Chibi Maruko-chan)
- Isobeyan: Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki Sakata in Gintama)
Get ready to embark on a thrilling sci-fi adventure with DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION. Tune in on Crunchyroll starting May 24 and follow the journey of Kadode Koyama and Oran Nakagawa as they navigate high school life amidst an alien invasion. With its compelling storyline, exceptional production quality, and talented voice cast, this series is set to captivate audiences worldwide.
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