The platform has confirmed that Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku will come to Crunchyroll in April. Sony has the rights in Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. However, for the rest of APAC, except Japan and China, the title will be available on Netflix.
The anime is based on the original manga by Yuji Kaku, which is available in various formats from Amazon and is being made by Mappa.
The main character, Gabimaru, will be voiced by Chiaki Kobayashi (Langa Hasegawa in SK8 the Infinity), and the series will be directed by Kaori Makita (Twittering Birds Never Fly – The Clouds Gather).
Crunchyroll provides some context;
The Edo period is nearing its end. Gabimaru, a shinobi formerly known as the strongest in Iwagakure who is now a death row convict, is told that he will be acquitted and set free if he can bring back the Elixir of Life from an island that is rumored to be the Buddhist pure land Sukhavati. In hopes of reuniting with his beloved wife, Gabimaru heads to the island along with the executioner Yamada Asaemon Sagiri. Upon arriving there, they encounter other death row convicts in search of the Elixir of Life… as well as a host of unknown creatures, eerie manmade statues, and the hermits who rule the island. Can Gabimaru find the Elixir of Life on this mysterious island and make it back home alive?
Yamada Asaemon Sagiri, the executioner, will be voiced by Yumiri Hanamori (Nadeshiko Kagamihara in Laid-Back Camp).
Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku will stream in April 2023.
Via Crunchyroll.
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