The Suicide Squad franchise is about to venture into the anime world with the unveiling of Suicide Squad Isekai — and the prospects are impressive. The announcement of this adaptation was made at Anime Expo 2023, as reported by IGN, and there is an available trailer of the forthcoming anime series that fans can view.
The trailer, while concise, showcases anime-like depictions of Harley Quinn and the Joker. It also hints about the series’ plot, bearing the Isekai title, suggesting that the characters will journey to a different world. This is depicted by scenes such as a close-up of a soaring dragon and fleeting visions of airborne islands. The series could be a fresh addition to James Gunn’s “Elseworlds” approach to DC movies and shows, which are separate from the central DC Universe. However, whether this branding is officially associated with the project is unclear.
Regrettably, the release date for Suicide Squad Isekai is yet to be disclosed as both the trailer and website did not provide any information about it. Considering the recent postponement of the new Suicide Squad game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, from May to February, it might be some time before we get fresh content from DC’s notorious villains.
Suicide Squad Isekai is another instance in the growing list of franchises receiving anime adaptations. Netflix has been particularly keen on this trend, producing shows like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, and an upcoming adaptation of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.
As the wait for Suicide Squad Isekai continues, fans can only hope that the anime adaptation does justice to the beloved franchise. With the trend of anime adaptations for popular franchises growing, it will be fascinating to see how the Suicide Squad characters are reimagined in this new style. As we look forward to the release, fans can watch the trailer and speculate about what’s to come.
