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Scum of the Brave Anime Premieres January 2026

10/12/2025

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The TV anime "Scum of the Brave" will premiere in January 2026.
Ryota Suzuki stars as "Shinigami" Yashiro, a bounty hunter in an alternate 21st century where mafia members can become "Demon Kings" via ether-enhancement surgery.
The series has released its second teaser visual and first character promotional video.
Directed by Shinji Ushiro at OLM, the anime features character design by Rika Murakami and music by Kenichiro Suehiro.
The manga is available in English digitally through Manga Planet.

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Story summary

The TV anime "Scum of the Brave" will premiere in January 2026.
Ryota Suzuki stars as "Shinigami" Yashiro, a bounty hunter in an alternate 21st century where mafia members can become "Demon Kings" via ether-enhancement surgery.
The series has released its second teaser visual and first character promotional video.
Directed by Shinji Ushiro at OLM, the anime features character design by Rika Murakami and music by Kenichiro Suehiro.
The manga is available in English digitally through Manga Planet.