Bizarre anime reveals are commonplace, but The Marginal Service has stepped it up a few notches. The original anime series has been scheduled for a 2023 release and has just come out with a poster we are all trying to wrap our heads around. The official trailer for the anime was released on Cygames’s Youtube channel.
The Marginal Service will be an original animation, meaning the show is not adapted from a manga series. The preview video introduces what seems to be the main cast of the show. We’re geared up and ready for this wacky anime to blow our minds!
The series has already been added to My Anime List!
The Marginal Service Anime Trailer
What is The Marginal Service About?
While we still wait for the official synopsis of the show to reveal a little bit more about what we are in for, the trailer seems to be building expectations for a rather wild ride. The teaser for the anime has upbeat music and visuals similar to that of the 2019 Netflix release ‘Great Pretender’. Much like Great Pretender, The Marginal Service centres on a group of people, seemingly people who get involved in risky business, judging from the caution signs and warning flashes around our main folks.
The anime is set in the year 202X, which supposedly will be revealed in due time. The Japanese text also dropped a few hints at what the potential premise of the show could be. The text says, Shibuya and Shinjuku; are both well-known regions in Japan and are often seen in anime series as well. Conceptually, The Marginal Service could be a group of con artists or mercenaries for hire who take up odd risky jobs and live on the edge. The official synopsis for the anime will be released in the upcoming months.
When will The Marginal Service anime be released?
The Marginal Service release date is yet to be officially announced. The preview along with the character announcement has given a 2023 release window for the anime on the official website and on its official Twitter handle.
Given that this announcement is coming in at the end of 2022, the anime is likely to release in the second half of 2023.
As for the number of episodes or release pattern, it is difficult to predict the exact length of the anime owing to the fact that this is an original series without a manga reference. The anime could be a single cour release with 12-14 episodes or it could span 6 months could have 20-25 episodes.
Where Can I Watch The Marginal Service anime?
The Marginal Service anime is yet to release most details of its release, including the streaming platform that will release the anime. The potential TV broadcast schedule for the show will also only be revealed a month or so before the anime is released. Crunchyroll, Netflix, or Hulu could pick up the anime for streaming easily. The anime is also likely to have an English Dub once the streaming platforms are confirmed.
The Marginal Service Cast, Characters and Staff
The main cast for the anime has been confirmed! But incidentally, who is voicing which character is still somewhat of a mystery. The named characters revealed in the anime include- Brian Nightraider, Zeno Stokes, Bolts Dexter, Robin Timbert, Lyra Candyheart, Cyrus N. Kuga, Theodore Tompson, and Peck Desmont.
The currently confirmed cast for the anime includes:
- Koki Uchiyama (Ikuya in Free! – Iwatobi Swim Club)
- Hiro Shimono (Dabi in My Hero Academia)
- Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki in Gintama)
- Yuichi Nakamura (Gojo in JUJUTSU KAISEN)
- Kaori Nazuka (Vipère in BIRDIE WING -Golf Girls’ Story-)
- Shinichiro Miki (Mustang in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)
- Mamoru Miyano (Dazai in Bungo Stray Dogs)
- Toshiyuki Morikawa (Ruthven in The Case Study of Vanitas)
Masayuki Sakoi (Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious) is directing the anime at Studio 3Hz which is also known for Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online, The Devil is a Part-Timer Season 2, and Healer Girl. Kenta Ihara is the script supervisor and Yoshio Kosakai (Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online) is the character designer for the anime. More cast and staff for the series will be revealed in the upcoming months.
FAQs – The Marginal Service Anime Edition
Q. Is there a ‘The Marginal Service’ Manga?
A. The Marginal Service is an original anime production by Cygames which means that the story development and writing are not derived from source material like a manga, which is more common for anime series. The Great Pretender and Witcher Nightmare of the Wolf are good examples of original animations that have not been adapted from a print source. So, a search for The Marginal Service manga online will not yield any results.
Q. Does The Marginal Service game exist?
A. While the anime is being produced by Cygames, which is a Japanese video game development studio, The Marginal Service does not have a video game to its name. Cygames and Studio 3Hz are putting out the anime series in 2023! The music score for the anime is sure to be a fan favorite upon release!
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