Media giant Kadokawa has officially unveiled a stunning new promotional visual for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Rebuild World, author Nahuse’s acclaimed post-apocalyptic sci-fi light novel series. Emerging animation studio Raging Bull will produce the series under the direction of Shingo Uchida, bringing to life the brutal cyberpunk landscape where a destitute slum boy named Akira makes a deadly pact with a mysterious digital entity named Alpha. Featuring a star-studded voice cast including Daiki Yamashita and Yurika Kubo, this cyberpunk action series stands out as one of Kadokawa’s most anticipated sci-fi adaptations.
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What Is the Plot of Rebuild World?
Set in a bleak future centuries after the collapse of peak human civilization, Rebuild World takes place in a world littered with ancient technological ruins. Modern society relies on relic hunters to enter these hazardous zones and retrieve hyper-advanced “Old World” artifacts that command vast fortunes on the black market. However, retrieving these relics means braving rogue biological weapons and automated killer drones left behind by ancient security networks.
The story follows Akira, an impoverished street orphan from the slums who becomes a novice hunter to change his fate. Ill-equipped, malnourished, and completely untrained, Akira faces certain death on his first foray into the ruins until he meets Alpha, a mysterious, ethereal woman visible only to him. Alpha offers him an unprecedented deal: she will grant him superhuman tactical assistance and guidance if he agrees to help her conquer a secret, highly dangerous ruin deep inside the wasteland.
Who Is Working on the Rebuild World Anime Production Team?
The animated adaptation brings together an impressive lineup of veteran industry animators and creators:
- Animation Studio: Raging Bull takes charge of main animation production.
- Director: Shingo Uchida helms the project, bringing experience as an episode director on acclaimed action anime including Attack on Titan Season 3, Vinland Saga, and After the Rain.
- Production Supervisor: Tsukasa Sakurai (Because I, the True Saint, was Banished, that Country is Done For!, Ryusatsu no Kyokotsu) provides creative supervision.
- Series Composition & Screenplay: Naoki Tozuka (I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince, Meiji Gekken: 1874) leads narrative writing.
- Character Designer: Hiromi Kato (Goblin Slayer II, A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special, Kobato.) adapts the light novel character designs for animation.
Who Are the Main Voice Actors in Rebuild World?
Kadokawa confirmed a talented lead voice cast to portray the main trio:
- Daiki Yamashita (My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer) as Akira, the desperate slum youth turned relic hunter.
- Yurika Kubo (Love Live!, Classroom of the Elite) as Alpha, the mysterious AR-based virtual entity guiding Akira.
- Honoka Inoue (RPG Real Estate, CUE!) as Sheryl, a young slum boss who forms a close alliance with Akira.
What Is the Origin of the Rebuild World Light Novel and Manga?
Rebuild World originally began serialization on the user-generated novel publishing website Shosetsuka ni Naro in 2017. Kadokawa picked up the title for commercial publication under its Dengeki Bunko imprint in 2019, featuring distinct artwork contributions from character illustrator Gin, environmental designer yish, and mechanical artist cell.
The light novel quickly achieved widespread critical success, placing high on Takarajimasha’s annual Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! ranking list in the tankobon category. In July 2019, manga artist Kirihito Ayamura began drawing an ongoing manga adaptation serialized in Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh. Readers can find official English releases of the light novels and manga translated by J-Novel Club.
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