The anime series Scum of the Brave is set for an exciting second cours, bringing fresh cast additions and new theme songs starting April 11. A new main promotional video and visual confirm these developments, promising more thrilling adventures for fans.
New Cast Members Announced
The second cours of Scum of the Brave introduces two prominent voice actors. Tomokazu Sugita joins as Father Ayashima, the constantly smiling Hero who runs the Hero Hot Springs. Ayumu Murase will voice Lord Hazeru Seito, one of the three Demon Lords who have divided Hokkaido. These additions are set to bring compelling performances to the evolving story.
New Theme Songs by ClariS and w.o.d.
Music will elevate the anime experience in the second cours with new theme songs. The popular trio ClariS performs the new opening theme song, "Revive," known for their energetic and melodic style. The rock band w.o.d. provides the new ending theme, "Non-Fiction," promising a dynamic close to each episode. These musical contributions are eagerly anticipated by fans.
Scum of the Brave Story Overview
Scum of the Brave is set in an alternate 21st century where rich mafia members become "Demon Kings" through ether-enhancement surgery. "Braves," specialized bounty hunters, are tasked with taking them down. The story follows Yashiro, who desires a simple life. He agrees to tutor three young Braves for money, only to find himself entangled in dangers far beyond his expectations. Manga Planet publishes the manga digitally in English.
Main Voice Cast
The anime features a talented ensemble:
- Ryōta Suzuki as Shinigami Yashiro
- Akari Kitō as Aki Jogamine
- Momo Harumi as Yukine Indō
- Yumiri Hanamori as Sara Kashiwagi Pendragon
- Hinata Tadokoro as Salt Joe
- Daisuke Hirakawa as Ongakuya Ishinō
- Yasuhiro Takato as Moguri no Maruta
- Yūichirō Umehara as Lord "Wedge of Both Hands"
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Arthur Pendragon
Production Team Highlights
Shinji Ushiro directs the anime at OLM, with Yoichi Kato overseeing series scripts. Rika Murakami designs the characters, and Kenichiro Suehiro composes the music.
Other key staff include:
- Color Key Artist: Naoto Kondō
- Art Director: Kazuhiro Inoue
- Compositing Director of Photography: Tsunetaka Ema
- Editing: Naoki Watanabe
- Sound Director: Takahiro Enomoto
Streaming and Broadcast Details
The anime premiered on NTV and affiliated channels on January 10 at 24:55 (effectively January 11 at 12:55 am). It is airing for two cours without a break. Streaming is available on dAnime, Hulu, and AT-X, with Crunchyroll streaming the anime globally as it airs.
Manga and Novel Origins
The manga, by Rocket Shokai and Nakashima723, launched in 2018 on LEED Publishing's Comic Border service, with its eighth volume released on December 18. Rocket Shokai began the story on Kakuyomu in February 2016. A novel adaptation with revisions and illustrations by toi8 is also being published, with its second volume shipping on February 20.
As Scum of the Brave's second cours begins April 11, the additions of Tomokazu Sugita and Ayumu Murase, along with new theme songs from ClariS and w.o.d., promise an unmissable continuation. Get ready for the next chapter of this compelling anime.
