The highly-anticipated adaptation of Dead Account has taken a major step forward with the release of a gripping new trailer and the official confirmation of its premiere date. Set to launch on January 10, 2026, the anime promises to bring the chaotic world of online trolling and hidden heroism to life, captivating audiences with its blend of dark humor and emotional depth.
Today’s update also revealed the theme songs: the opening Dead End performed by Haru Igarashi, and the ending Raise wa Dose performed by former LinQ member Miyu Kaneko. A second key visual for the supernatural anime was also released:
The announcement also introduces a stellar lineup of voice actors, bringing fresh energy to the core ensemble of Dead Account anime:
Fumiya Imai as Dei Surugi (Akito Shinonome in Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing)
Gen Sato as Minoru Wagari (Chrome in Dr. STONE)
Maaya Uchida as Eru Kusaba (Angel Devil in Chainsaw Man)
Kentaro Kumagai as Ikko Owada (Laios Touden from Delicious in Dungeon)
Masaya Miyazaki as Kiri Namekawa (Asanuma in Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain)
Jun Fukuyama as Ban Ashina (Kraft Lawrence in Spice and Wolf)
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Shizumu Watanabe / SynergySP / Kodansha
This ensemble joins previously announced talent, including Natsuki Hanae as the central character Soji Enishiro/Aoringo, whose versatile performance is expected to anchor the series' tonal shifts. The cast's collective resumes boast a mix of action heroes, comedic reliefs, and nuanced supporting roles, perfectly suiting Dead Account's multifaceted character dynamics.
The anime will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll, debuting with a simulcast episode at 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET on premiere day. Subsequent episodes will follow a weekly schedule, allowing global viewers to dive into the series without delay. Crunchyroll's commitment to the project underscores its potential as a standout title in the winter 2026 lineup, especially amid a crowded season featuring sequels and originals.
What Dead Account Anime is About
Dead Account, originally serialized as a manga by author Hitoma Iruma in Monthly Comic Rex magazine from 2019 to 2021, quickly garnered attention for its unflinching look at internet culture's underbelly. Spanning six volumes, the series explores the blurred lines between online infamy and offline vulnerability, drawing from real-world phenomena like flamebait content and the gig economy's toll on personal lives. Iruma's storytelling, infused with his signature wit seen in works like Adachi and Shimamura, balances visceral satire with heartfelt drama, earning praise for its relatable yet provocative take on modern alienation.
For an official synopsis, K Manga provides the following description:
Always ready for a fight! Destruction for destruction’s sake! The online streamer Aoringo is a troll, making the worst of the worst of boundary-pushing flamebait content and raking in the revenue from the hate-watchers. You may think he’s nothing more than a bottom feeder and a drain on society, but in reality, he’s high school dropout Soji Enishiro, a caring older brother with a sweet tooth who loves nothing more than his little sister. His viral videos? Just a way to pay his sister’s medical bills. And even if all of humanity hates him, he doesn’t care, so long as his little sister gets better. But then, something very strange begins to happen...
As the anime adaptation approaches, Dead Account stands poised to translate Iruma's raw energy to the screen, inviting viewers to question the cost of digital personas in an increasingly connected world.
Source: Official X account of Dead Account anime / Press Release
