What you need to know:
- As part of its annual partnership with Los Angeles’ largest anime convention, The Novo hosted a panel featuring two highly anticipated anime adaptations of beloved Western heroes and villains.
- WIT Studio kicked off the event with a stunning reimagining of Batman from the animated series Batman Ninja . Set in feudal Japan, the show stars Batman and other iconic heroes battling gangsters, all in an art style that matches the rich Japanese culture of the era.
- While fans saw interesting twists on their favorite DC heroes, the real focus was on WIT Studio’s Suicide Squad: Another World. Fans are excited to see their favorite DC villains transported to another world, transforming them into unexpected heroes in this exciting isekai animated version.
- During the panel, the first episode of Suicide Squad: Another World was shown, and fans loved seeing Harley Quinn take the spotlight. After what can only be described as a “classic Jali moment,” Harley Quinn is captured and forced to accept a strange mission from Amanda Waller. In exchange for reduced sentences and spared lives, Harry, Clayface, Deadshot, Peacemaker and King Shark are sent to a mysterious, otherworldly realm.
- Suicide Squad: Another World is packed with action, comedy, and the fun, chaotic energy that only Harley Quinn can deliver. The closing song, “Go-Getters” by Mori Calliope, captures this atmosphere perfectly. Sung by the popular Hololive Vtuber, the song features a vibrant mix of Japanese and English, and a catchy dance beat that will make you want to dance along.
- Mori Calliope kept fans entertained with a brief Q&A where she shared her thoughts on Suicide Squad: Another World and her experience recording Go-Getters. The highlight of the event was a virtual performance of the song, with a fully rendered Sencalliope dancing on stage, accompanied by vibrant visuals in a dazzling light show and animation; a truly mesmerizing performance!
- If you miss a panel during AX, don’t worry! The recording will be released online through official channels around the end of July 2024. Please follow the official social media of Mori Calliope, Wit Studio, and Warner Bros. Japan!
“Suicide Squad Isekai” official website: warnerbros.co.jp/suicidesquad-isekai
Hololive-EN Mori Calliope Official Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@MoriCalliope
