Producers behind SSS-Class Revival Hunter released a new promotional video on November 11, 2026, revealing the ending theme song for the upcoming television anime series. The newly unveiled track, titled “Fading,” brings together the rock project THE SPELLBOUND and electronic rock band BOOM BOOM SATELLITES. Broadcasts begin in January 2027 on Japanese television networks, and Crunchyroll will stream the series globally [1].
Ending Theme by THE SPELLBOUND
The promotional video gives viewers an extended first look at animation scenes set to “Fading,” matching sharp dungeon action with driving electronic rock instrumentation [1]. Japanese music outlet Skream! International Rock Portal reported the announcement on November 11, 2026, noting that Masayuki Nakano of BOOM BOOM SATELLITES and Yusuke Kobayashi of THE NOVEMBERS created the track under their collaborative project THE SPELLBOUND. The music combines heavy guitar riffs with fast synthesizer rhythms. Nakano and Kobayashi built the track to match Kim Gongja’s struggle [3].
THE SPELLBOUND and BOOM BOOM SATELLITES issued a written message describing the vision behind the music shortly after the video debuted online. The musicians said: “With the opening guitar riff, we wanted to capture the exhilarating feeling of breaking through even a predetermined fate. Through the melody and upbeat electronic sound, we wanted to express the refreshing sensation of continuing to rise. We poured into this song the energetic impulse of continuing to change both yourself and the world the more you live. We hope it can boost the world of SSS-Class Revival Hunter.” They designed the progression to feel fast and relentless, matching the pace of Gongja’s dungeon battles. The sound drives the trailer [1].
The song will arrive on physical media as part of a standalone musical release in Japan. THE SPELLBOUND and BOOM BOOM SATELLITES will release their new EP, titled FADING, in March 2027. Brand New Drive is on sale. They will also hold a release concert titled “FADING EP -A NEW BEGINNING-” on March 14, 2027, at EX Theater Roppongi in Tokyo with doors opening at five in the afternoon [3].
SSS-Class Revival Hunter Story and Setting
The Japanese production adapts the story under the title Shishite Ikiru SSS-kyuu Hunter, translated in official Japanese promotional materials as SSS-Class Hunter Who Dies to Live [3]. The narrative begins when a mysterious tower populated by vicious monsters abruptly materializes on Earth, prompting adventurous hunters to risk their lives inside for wealth, public recognition, and the promise of extraordinary magical skills [2]. Kim Gongja starts his journey at the bottom as an envious F-rank hunter who spends his time tracking the Flame Emperor, the top-ranked warrior in the world who commands the strongest guild in the tower [4]. His life changes after he earns a rare S-rank skill that copies another person’s abilities, but the power only triggers after he dies, forcing him into a deadly cycle of sacrificial rebirth [2].
Flame Emperor murders Gongja during an unexpected encounter, which triggers the F-rank hunter’s copy skill and grants him the top hunter’s temporal regression ability that rewinds time by twenty-four hours. That stolen skill sends Gongja back 24 hours prior to the moment of his death. Death becomes his primary tactic. He dies repeatedly to reset catastrophic blunders, counter deadly ambushes, and climb past rival hunters through the tower’s treacherous floors. The ghost of the Sword Emperor joins him as a permanent spectral mentor [1].
The adaptation traces its roots to the original web novel by Korean author Shin Noah, who also writes under the pen name Sinnoa [4]. Illustrator Bill K drew the comic. Bill K partnered with adaptor Neida to launch a digital comic in December 2020 that has published 154 episodes to date while expanding the fantasy setting for international audiences [1]. Tapas distributes the digital comic in English under the character name Confucius Kim, and Ize Press publishes physical graphic novel editions [2].
Staff at Studio fu
Animation production takes place at Studio fu under veteran director Hiroaki Sakurai [1]. Studio fu produces the animation. Sakurai previously directed comedy and action adaptations including The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. and The Demon Girl Next Door. Series producer HAYATE coordinates the animation pipeline as animators prepare the winter debut [4].
Sayuri Oba, also credited as Sayuri Ōba, is writing the series composition and episodic scripts after serving as main writer on the romantic comedy anime Romantic Killer alongside veteran Japanese animation staff. Character designer Takahiro Yoshimatsu created the visual sheets for the cast [4]. Yoshimatsu is widely known for designing characters on classic action anime like Trigun. His designs adapt Bill K’s webcomic art into expressive animation models suited for high-speed sword battles on television screens [1].
Ryu Kawasaki, also credited as Ryo Kawasaki, is composing the musical score with composer Tomoyuki Kono. Kawasaki previously scored fantasy battles across all three seasons of fantasy anime To Your Eternity, and Kono recently composed the musical soundtrack for the animated theatrical feature film A Few Moments of Cheers [4]. Korean fantasy webtoons continue to gain space across Japanese broadcast schedules, following the Overgeared anime adaptation that also announced its television debut and international streaming plans.
SSS-Class Revival Hunter Voice Cast
Voice actor Takeo Otsuka, also written as Takeo Ōtsuka, stars as Kim Gongja, but Japanese promotional listings also note the name spelling Yeon-ja Kim [2]. Satoshi Hino co-stars as Sword Emperor. Hino provides the voice for Gongja’s abrasive ghost mentor as the two climb the tower together [1].
Toshiki Masuda voices the Flame Emperor, the arrogant hunter who sparks Gongja’s initial death and subsequent quest for revenge. Megumi Han plays the Witch of the Black Dragon, a formidable guild leader who commands vast magical authority across the tower’s factions. Sayaka Kinoshita voices the Paladin. Risa Shimizu plays the Countess. Both characters represent high-ranking guild leaders who guide expedition parties into deeper floors [1].
Makoto Furukawa plays Poisonous Viper. Natsumi Fujiwara voices the Inquisitor. Yuka Iguchi portrays the Master Alchemist and delivers potion support to frontline fighters, and Shunsuke Sakuya rounds out the announced roster as the veteran Blade Saint [1].
Broadcast and Streaming Schedule
In Japan, the television anime will premiere in January 2027 on Fuji TV’s +Ultra programming block [2]. The series arrives in January. The series will also air on affiliated regional television channels across the country. The official website at sss-revival.com and social media channels will post new promotional clips as winter approaches [3].
Crunchyroll holds worldwide streaming rights for the series outside of Asia, and the company will stream each episode as it debuts on Japanese television for subscribers across multiple global regions. The international licensing agreement includes North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and the Middle East [1]. Crunchyroll also confirmed streaming availability for the Indian subcontinent, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia [2].
The arrival of the ending theme video confirms that production remains on schedule for early 2027 [5]. Kakao Entertainment will close Tapas by the end of the year, but fans can still read English chapters through Ize Press books and digital releases on WuxiaWorld as the anime debut approaches [1]. Studio fu plans to share additional voice previews and character art as the January premiere date nears [5].
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