Cyborg 009: Nemesis, an anime based on the iconic manga by Shōtarō Ishinomori, is set to debut on July 19, 2026. The series will be available on various streaming platforms in Japan, including Abema Premium, d Anime Store, U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, Prime Video, and DMM TV. The story revolves around a global organization called Black Ghost, which aims to plunge the world into eternal war. However, the cyborgs, once captured and turned into soldiers, rebel against their captors. The main character, Joe Shimamura/Cyborg 009, is voiced by Yūki Kaji. The other 00 Cyborgs are voiced by Yuu Hayashi, Kentarō Tone, Mitsuaki Kanuka, Hiroki Yasumoto, Tomokazu Sugita, Saori Hayami, Mamoru Miyano, and Junko Minagawa. The anime's staff includes director Hideki Ambo, screenplay writers Atsuhiro Tomioka and CHARATEX, character designer sanorin, and theme song performer Kyōko from the rock band Barbee Boys. This new anime marks a significant addition to the legacy of the original Cyborg 009 manga, which has inspired multiple anime series, films, and crossovers since its inception in 1964. The latest manga series, Cyborg 009 Taiheiyō no Bōrei, is also gaining traction, further expanding the Cyborg 009 universe. The anime's release is highly anticipated by fans of the franchise, who are eager to see the new interpretations and additions to the beloved story.
