On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the production team presented a teaser visual, officially confirming the highly anticipated Dead Account anime adaptation, inspired by the renowned manga series created by Shimuzu Watanabe. Accompanying this announcement were key insights regarding the anime’s lead characters and the studio responsible for its animation.
While fans are eager for a premiere date, this information has yet to be disclosed. Shimuzu Watanabe initially launched the Dead Account manga in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine before transitioning it to the Magazine Pocket app. To date, the series has seen the release of nine tankobon volumes, with the 10th volume scheduled to debut on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Key Cast Members for the Dead Account Anime
The official announcement, made via a dedicated website and Shimizu Watanabe’s original manga’s X account, introduced an enigmatic teaser visual featuring Soji Enoshiro, the central character, who is depicted gazing intently from a blue will-o’-the-wisp. This visual effectively conveys his determination and intensity.
SynergySP, the studio known for its work on various notable animations such as Girlfriend, Girlfriend and Hayate the Combat Butler, has been tapped to animate this upcoming series.
To add to the excitement, Shimizu Watanabe shared a striking illustration celebrating the adaptation, showcasing characters such as Soji Enoshiro and Kiyomi, among others, from the original manga.
Details about the voice cast have also been revealed. Nobuhiko Okamoto will lend his voice to Soji Enoshiro, who is characterized as an upbeat and cheerful individual. Soji previously streamed as Aoringo, a controversial figure known for provocative content aimed at funding his sister’s medical care.
Koki Uchiyama will portray Kukuru Kasubata, the class representative from Soji’s school, who is dedicated to confronting and correcting the malevolent behavior found online. Additionally, Fairouz Ali has been cast as Kiyomi Urusugawa, a fellow student who possesses a strong desire to help others, often leading her to act impulsively.
Comments from the voice actors and Shimizu Watanabe have been shared on the anime’s official website. The mangaka reflected on the evolving nature of media, stating:
“The main theme of the work is ‘the change of generations from analog to digital’… I remembered my childhood when I was glued to my CRT TV and watched anime, and the realization that ‘it’s going to be made into an anime…’ slowly dawned on me.”
Watanabe expressed gratitude toward the production staff and actors, affirming that the anime adaptation would surpass the original in impact. The author encouraged fans to eagerly anticipate the series.
Exploring the World of Dead Account
The Dead Account anime, rooted in Watanabe’s manga, is set in a digital realm where ghosts, or yokai, coalesce within the online universe. The narrative follows Soji Enoshiro, a 15-year-old boy who streams under the moniker Aoringo, known for his sensational and sometimes shocking content aimed at attracting viewers.
Motivated to support his ill younger sister financially, Soji leads a double life. His typical existence is upended when he is attacked by a ghost during a live stream, triggering his spiritual awakening. Consequently, Soji is recruited by the Miden Academy, a prestigious institution that trains exorcists to confront supernatural threats.
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