While anticipation builds for the “Scum of the Brave” TV anime, set to premiere in January 2026, there is currently no official announcement regarding voice actress Yumiri Hanamori joining the cast. Fans eagerly awaiting more casting news will need to stay tuned for further updates from the production committee.
Confirmed Cast Members and Production Team
The upcoming anime adaptation has already revealed several key voice actors and the creative team behind the series. Ryōta Suzuki is set to voice the lead character, Shinigami Yashiro. Joining him are Akari Kitō as Aki Jōgamine and Momo Harumi as Yukine Indō.
The anime is being produced by OLM, known for its work on various popular series. Shinji Ushiro is directing the series, with Yōichi Katō handling both the series composition and screenplays. Rika Murakami is responsible for the character designs, while Kenichiro Suehiro is composing the music. Other notable staff include Kazuhiro Inoue as art director, Tsunetaka Ema as director of photography, Naoto Kondō for color design, Naoki Watanabe for editing, and Takahiro Enomoto as sound director.
Anime Series Overview and Plot
“Scum of the Brave” is an adaptation of the light novel series written by Rocket Shokai and illustrated by Yūya Kusaka. It was initially serialized as a web novel on Kadokawa Corporation’s Kakuyomu website. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Nakashima723, also began serialization in 2018.
The story is set in an alternate 21st century where affluent mafia members can transform into “Demon Kings” through ether-enhancement surgery. To combat these threats, bounty hunters known as “Braves” are called upon. The narrative follows Yashiro, who, seeking a simple life of pizza, beer, and card games, agrees to become a private tutor for three young Braves for a substantial sum. This decision plunges him into a complex world of crime and adventure.
The “Scum of the Brave” TV anime is slated to premiere in January 2026 on Nippon TV and its affiliates.
