The popular video game series Guilty Gear is now stepping into the anime world! Titled Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers, the upcoming anime series has revealed its opening theme video even before the official premiere.
This anime is based on Guilty Gear Strive, a hit fighting game that first launched in 2021. Over the years, the game has added several new characters and built a strong fan base. Now, this exciting franchise is getting a fresh new start with its anime series, and fans are already excited.
When and Where Will the Anime Release?
Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers will premiere on April 5, 2025, in Japan. For international viewers, including fans in India, the anime will be available for streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll.
So, if you’re a fan of action-packed anime or the Guilty Gear games, get ready to mark your calendars!
A Closer Look at the Opening Theme
The anime’s opening song is titled “AXCLUSION” and is performed by Ulma Sound Junction. A creditless version of the opening video has already been released online, and it gives fans a sneak peek at the animation style, fight sequences, and characters we’ll be seeing in the series.
The video features not just familiar faces from the game, but also new characters who will play important roles in the anime’s story.
Who’s Behind the Anime?
The anime is being directed by Shigeru Morikawa and produced by the studio SANZIGEN, known for their visually dynamic animation. The script is written and supervised by Norimitsu Kaiho, with Seiji Mizushima acting as the associate producer. Music for the series is being composed by Ryo Takahashi.
The anime will also feature two theme songs:
Opening Theme: “AXCLUSION” by ulma sound junction
Ending Theme: “Arika” by Nowlu
Returning Voice Cast and New Characters
Fans of the game will be happy to know that many of the original voice actors from Guilty Gear -Strive- will return for the anime. The voice cast includes:
Issei Miyazaki as Sin Kiske
Jouji Nakata as Sol Badguy
Aya Suzaki as Elphelt Valentine
Megumi Han as Ramlethal Valentine
Takeshi Kusao as Ky Kiske
Kazue Fujita as Dizzy
Hiromi Igarashi as Jack-O’ Valentine
Manaka Iwami as Bridget
Mayumi Asano as Baiken
Norio Wakamoto as Johnny
Tetsu Inada as Leo Whitefang
Junichi Endo as Vernon E. Groubitz
Yui Ishikawa as Unika (a new character)
Tomokazu Sugita as the narrator
What’s the Story of Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers?
The anime takes place after the events of the game. Here’s a simple breakdown of the story:
In a world where magic has replaced science and technology, humanity once created dangerous living weapons called Gears. These creatures later turned against their creators, leading to a long and tragic war known as the Crusades.
Even after the war ends, the pain and memories remain.
The story follows Sin Kiske, the son of a human and a Gear, who is on his way to his parents’ wedding. This union is considered taboo because it brings together two different species. Despite the controversies, the wedding is a moment of peace and joy.
But things take a turn when a mysterious girl shows up—someone who hates Gears and has a dark past of her own. Her arrival changes everything, setting off a dramatic chain of events that could affect the entire world.
This anime promises intense action, emotional drama, and fresh characters, making it a must-watch for anime lovers and gamers alike.
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