“Bullet/Bullet,” the original anime directed by Sunghoo Park, known for his work on “Jujutsu Kaisen” and “Ninja Kamui,” is generating buzz with its unique premise and post-apocalyptic setting. The anime is scheduled to premiere on July 16, 2025, exclusively on Disney+. Recent updates have unveiled additional cast members, adding to the excitement surrounding this highly anticipated series.
A Decade in the Making
Sunghoo Park has been developing the concept for “Bullet/Bullet” for ten years. This original net animation (ONA) is produced by E&H Production and Gaga. The series is set in a post-apocalyptic world where civilization has collapsed, and people use relics from the past. The story revolves around Gear, who works at a junk shop, and his team, which includes a gambling-addicted polar bear named Shirokuma and a robot named Qu-0213 with multiple personalities.
Storyline
The narrative kicks off when a mysterious girl named Noa seeks Gear’s help, claiming to be pursued by assassins. She tasks Gear with stealing a particular item, which leads him and his companions into a world-changing situation.
Main Cast
The anime boasts a talented cast, including:
- Marina Inoue as Gear
- Kazuhiro Yamaji as Shirokuma
- Rie Kugimiya as Nosa-nee (one of Qu-0213’s personalities)
- Kana Hanazawa as Kau-nee (one of Qu-0213’s personalities)
- Tomokazu Seki as Naka-ni (one of Qu-0213’s personalities)
- Ai Orikasa as Ei-baa (one of Qu-0213’s personalities)
- Asami Seto as Noa
- Makoto Furukawa as Barrel
- Takamasa Mogi as Wheel
- Yuki Wakai as Rin
Additional Cast Members
More recently, even more cast members have been announced:
- Yoshihisa Kawahara as Breakfast
- Ai Kakuma as Afternoon Tea
- Nao Tamura as Lunch
- Mayumi Shintani as Brunch
- Ai Orikasa as Dinner
- Shinichirō Kamio as Sushimaru Tempura
- Hironori Kondō as Destro Inu (Destro Dog)
- Yūichi Nakamura as Batting Center Saitō
Production Staff
The production team includes:
- Director: Sunghoo Park
- Series Composition & Screenplay: Aki Kindaichi
- Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Takahiro Yoshimatsu
- Concept & Mechanical Design: Hidetaka Tenjin
- Car Action Director: Shin Misawa
- Art Director: Fumitaka Akai
- Music: Hiroaki Tsutsumi
Music
The opening theme song is “Work Hard” performed by Chanmina, while the ending theme song is “Glass Door” by Newspeak.
Release Details
“Bullet/Bullet” will be released in two parts on Disney+. The first eight episodes will be available on July 16, 2025, with the remaining four episodes following on August 13, 2025. In Japan, a two-part theatrical cut will screen in theaters on July 25 and August 15.
