SSS-Class Revival Hunter Anime Adaptation Announced For January 2027

Crunchyroll is gearing up to unleash the highly anticipated anime series SSS-Class Revival Hunter, and the streamer has given fans their first exciting glimpse at what’s in store.

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.

CASTING NEWS

The newly announced Japanese voice cast includes:

Takeo Otsuka as Gongja Kim
Satoshi Hino as the Sword Emperor

Hiroaki Sakurai directs the anime, with a script by Sayuri Oba and character designs by Takahiro Yoshimatsu. STUDIO fu is producing the animation.

SSS-Class Revival Hunter Anime Adaptation Announced For January 2027 — © “SSS-Class Revival Hunter” Production Committee

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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