With the goal of ramping up fan excitement for its upcoming premiere in Japan, the anime adaptation of the Suicide Squad franchise, titled “Suicide Squad Isekai,” has released a new promotional video to the public through its official media channels, focusing on the captivating Harley Quinn. In this 30-second video, we can see various scenes where Harley Quinn is the main protagonist, narrated by Anna Nagase, the voice actress playing Harley in the anime.
Let’s remember that the anime “Suicide Squad Isekai” is scheduled to premiere in July of this year in Japan. The production is in the hands of the renowned animation studio WIT Studio, and features Tappei Nagatsuki, the author of the light novel “Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World,” and Eiji Umehara as the scriptwriters for the anime.
Voice Cast
- Anna Nagase as Harley Quinn
- Yuichiro Umehara as Joker
- Takehito Koyasu as Peacemaker
- Jun Fukuyama as Clayface
- Subaru Kimura as King Shark
- Reigo Yamaguchi as Deadshot
- Mamiko Noto as Aldora
- Jun Fukushima as Cecil
- Reina Ueda as Fione
- Chika Anzai as Katana
Synopsis
In “Suicide Squad Isekai,” the plot unfolds when the members of the infamous DC Comics Suicide Squad are unexpectedly transported to an isekai world following a failed experiment. This alternate world is filled with magic, strange creatures, and constant dangers. The main characters, including Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Peacemaker, Clayface, and King Shark, quickly discover that they have explosives implanted in their necks, which prevent them from escaping or disobeying orders. With no other option available, they must complete risky missions for a mysterious entity that promises to help them return to their world in exchange for their services.
As they progress in their missions, the characters face challenges that test not only their physical and mental abilities but also their ability to work as a team, despite their conflicting tendencies and volatile personalities. The interaction between the characters adds depth to the narrative, as each one has their own reasons for wanting to return home and their own fears and desires to explore. The isekai world presents a unique opportunity for these antiheroes to confront enemies and situations they would never have encountered on Earth.
Ultimately, throughout the series, secrets of the isekai world and the characters themselves are revealed, adding layers of intrigue and complexity to the story. As the Suicide Squad learns more about this world and who sent them there, they face moral and ethical decisions that challenge their own notions of justice and redemption. This dynamic adds an emotional twist to the missions and the squad’s ultimate goal, keeping viewers hooked with each episode as the characters struggle to survive and find their way back home.
Now, I don’t know anyone who isn’t a fan of Suicide Squad in one way or another, whether it’s through its original comic versions, more recent comics, or its animated or cinematic versions. Its characters have that “je ne sais quoi” that makes us empathize with them, either through sheer charisma or because they force us by literally beating us into it! “Suicide Squad Isekai” promises to be that fresh twist, at least in its concept, mixing two formulas we are used to, and that we know have worked very well separately so far. Now tell us, will you be among those who won’t miss this anime for the world? Because if so, welcome to our group! Go ahead, let us know what you think in the comments, because you know, we’ll be reading! 😉
Images Source: Warner Bros. Japan Anime Official YouTube Channel, Suicide Squad Isekai Official Site
