The climb begins. The popular Korean webcomic and web novel SSS-Class Revival Hunter is officially receiving an anime adaptation. The series will premiere in January 2027 and stream on Crunchyroll worldwide, excluding Asia, with availability in the Indian subcontinent, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia.

The first teaser trailer and visual offer a glimpse at the beginning of Gongja Kim’s journey. Living an unremarkable existence as a bottom-ranked hunter, Gongja looks on enviously at those who have reached the top. Hovering above him is a mysterious card glowing with light and watching silently from behind is the man known as the Sword Emperor.

The newly announced Japanese voice cast includes:

• Takeo Otsuka as Gongja Kim
• Satoshi Hino as the Sword Emperor

The anime is directed by Hiroaki Sakurai, with a script by Sayuri Oba and character designs by Takahiro Yoshimatsu. Animation is being produced by STUDIO fu.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS:
A mysterious tower crawling with monsters has suddenly appeared, drawing Hunters willing to risk their lives for glory and riches. Gongja Kim, a weak F-rank Hunter, spends his days envying the Flame Emperor who reigns as the top Hunter. But his chance at greatness finally arrives when he joins forces with the Sword Emperor and gains a rare S-rank skill, with one catch: he must die to activate it.

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