Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated action-comedy anime, “Viral Hit,” is set to make its Japanese debut on April 10 at 24:55 JST (effectively April 11 at 0:55), as revealed in the latest trailer and visual.
The sneak peek not only showcases the dynamic animation but also treats fans to a preview of the series opening and ending theme songs, “Wild Boy” by MA55IVE THE RAMPAGE and “Viral Hack” by Crab KANI Club, respectively.
The main cast boasts a stellar lineup of voice talents:
- Kota Shimura: Satoshi Niwa (Haraol in Helck)
- Toru “Kanegon” Kaneko: Nobuhiko Okamoto (Rin Okumura in Blue Exorcist)
- Aki Yashio: Fairouz Ai (Jolyne Cujoh in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean)
- Kaho Asamiya: Yui Ishikawa (Mikasa Ackermann in Attack on Titan)
- Hamaken: Shunsuke Takeuchi (Makoto Suzuki in Tokyo Revengers)
- Reo Shinjo: Kaito Ishikawa (Tenya Iida in My Hero Academia)
- Rumi Meguro: Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori Gotoh in BOCCHI THE ROCK!)
- Tatsuya Ogi: Yuichi Nakamura (Karamatsu in Mr. Osomatsu)
- TOU-KEI: Tomokazu Sugita (Apocalypse in Undead Unluck)
Directed by Masakazu Hishida (Fairy Ranmaru) at studio Okuruto Noboru, the series boasts an impressive creative team, including series composer Toshiya Ono, character designer Satomi Miyazaki (Attack on Titan animation director), and music composer Yutaka Yamada (Tokyo Ghoul).
Slow Curve is on board as the producer, ensuring a captivating visual and auditory experience.
Originally debuting on the WEBTOON platform in November 2019 in Korean and subsequently in English in October 2020, “Viral Hit” takes audiences on the wild journey of Hobin Yu.
A seemingly scrawny high school student, Hobin defies expectations by starring in a NewTube channel centered around fighting, following advice from a mysterious channel.
As Hobin knocks out opponents stronger than himself, the series promises a mix of action, comedy, and unexpected financial gains.
Crunchyroll is set to simulcast the anime as it airs in Japan, offering a global audience a front-row seat to the madness. Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughs and punches as “Viral Hit” gears up for its grand premiere!