The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Shinsuke Kondo’s action manga, Ninja vs. Gokudo, has unveiled two new promotional videos, providing an exciting look at additional cast members and the series’ theme songs, ahead of its confirmed premiere on October 7, 2025. The series is set to broadcast on Nihon TV in Japan and will be available for worldwide streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
New Promotional Videos Offer Glimpse into the Conflict
Two distinct trailers, dubbed the “Ninja Side” and “Gokudo Side” editions, were released, each highlighting a different facet of the anime’s core conflict. The “Ninja Side” trailer introduces the opening theme song, “Sweet Disaster,” performed by renowned Japanese guitarist MIYAVI. Conversely, the “Gokudo Side” trailer features the ending theme song, “Until You Die Out,” by the Japanese electronicore band Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas. These videos build anticipation for the series, which promises a brutal clash between two ancient warring factions.
Expanding the Roster: New and Previously Announced Voice Cast
The latest announcement significantly expands the anime’s voice cast, adding 18 new members to the previously revealed main characters. This robust ensemble brings to life the diverse characters caught in the perennial war between ninjas and yakuza.
Key Previously Announced Cast:
- Shinoha Tanaka: Voiced by Chiaki Kobayashi
- Kiwami Kimura: Voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi
- Gamute: Voiced by Sumire Uesaka
Newly Revealed Additional Cast Members Include:
- Zanzou Kasai: Portrayed by a group of voice actors including Tomoyuki Morikawa, Kensho Ono, Mariko Higashiuchi, Yuki Sanpei, Serina Machiyama, Volcano Ota, and Hisako Kanemoto
- Kaiza Akiba: Voiced by Hochu Otsuka
- Nodoka Matsumoto: Voiced by Yuma Uchida
- Shiki Yamada: Voiced by Kana Hanazawa
- Uryu Yagi: Voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto
- Tome Odaka: Voiced by Yuka Iguchi
- Sako Hasegawa: Voiced by Makoto Furukawa
- Kosei Yuzawa: Voiced by Yasuhiro Mamiya
- Hiroki Yajima: Voiced by Takehito Koyasu
- Anatomi Kurita: Voiced by Tomokazu Sugita
- Hanako Saito: Voiced by Taiten Kusunoki
- Maya Kohara: Voiced by Mamiko Noto
Production Team and Source Material
The anime adaptation is being produced by Studio DEEN, known for its work on various animated series. Directing the series is Toshinori Watabe, with Keiichiro Ochi handling the series composition and Tokuyuki Matsutake responsible for character designs.
The Ninja vs. Gokudo anime is based on the manga series by Shinsuke Kondo, which began serialization on Kodansha’s Comic Days website in January 2020. Kodansha USA publishes an official English version of the manga, describing its premise as a centuries-long war between ninjas and yakuza, with the modern-day story following two individuals from these warring tribes in Tokyo.
