Exciting news has just dropped for fans eagerly awaiting the Scum of the Brave anime! A brand-new character video confirms that the talented Akari Kito, widely recognized for her iconic role as Nezuko in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, will be joining the cast. She is set to voice Aki Jogamine, a dynamic second-year student attending the Hero Training Academy. This announcement builds further anticipation for the series, which is slated for broadcast in January 2026.
Aki Jogamine’s character is expected to play a pivotal role, and fans are already buzzing with excitement over Akari Kito’s involvement. Previously, Ryota Suzuki was announced to voice Shinigami Yashiro, forming a stellar lineup for this upcoming anime.
Behind the scenes, the Scum of the Brave anime boasts a formidable team. Shinji Ushiro, acclaimed for his work on DON’T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO 2nd Attack, is directing the series at studio OLM. The series composition is expertly handled by Yoichi Kato, known for the Duel Masters franchise, while Rika Murakami of Zoids Wild fame is designing the characters. The captivating music score is being composed by Kenichiro Suehiro, celebrated for his work on Fire Force.
The Scum of the Brave story originates from a popular web novel serialized on Kadokawa’s Kakuyomu platform, penned by Rocket Shoukai and beautifully illustrated by Yuya Kusaka. Fujimi Shobo publishes the light novel under their Kadokawa Books imprint. Furthermore, a manga adaptation, featuring artwork by Nakashima723, is published in Japan by Leed Publishing in their Comic Border magazine. For English-speaking audiences, Manga Planet offers an official English language version, providing access to this thrilling narrative.
The compelling premise of Scum of the Brave transports viewers to an alternate 21st century. In this world, affluent mafia members can transform into fearsome ‘Demon Kings’ through increasingly popular ether-enhancement surgery. To combat this rising threat, a special group of bounty hunters known as ‘Braves’ is called upon to neutralize them. The story follows Yashiro, a man who yearns for the simple pleasures of life—pizza, beer, and card games. His quiet existence is interrupted when three young Braves offer him a substantial sum to become their private tutor. Yashiro, motivated solely by the money, accepts the offer, but he soon finds himself entangled in a dangerous world far beyond his initial expectations, leaving him to wonder if the reward truly outweighs the risks.