If there’s something that Netflix doesn’t disappoint in, is the limited but interesting animated content. Yakitori Soldiers of Misfortune will soon be added to that list with its science fiction storyline. Adapted from the novel Yakitori by Carlo Zen, who is also known for his debut work The Saga of Tanya the Evil, the series is directed by Hideki Anbo.
The screenplay has been adapted by Mitsuyasu Sakai and the character design is done by Atsushi Yamagata. Animation production has been done by ARECT for Netflix and music is given by Ken Ishii, which can be heard in the opening sequence released so far.
Yakitori Soldiers of Misfortune Cast
The voice cast of the series includes Taito Ban as Akira Ihotsu, Akari Kito as Amalia Schultz, Kengo Kawanishi as Erland Martonen, Tetsu Inada as John Doe, Hatsune Miku as Kansei AI (Hatsune Mimi), Wataru Takagi as Rimel-bukan, Shunsuke Takeuchi as Tyron Baxter, Kenjiro Tsuda as Vasya Pupkin, Asami Seto as Yang Zihan and others.
Yakitori Soldiers of Misfortune Plot/Synopsis
Netflix’s description of the series reads, “With Earth colonized by a superior alien civilization, Akira’s only chance at a better future is to enlist as an expendable Yakitori foot soldier.”
The story follows Akira Ihotsu, a young man who spends his days rebelling against an oppressive society on a future Earth, which is ruled and controlled by Shoren, the Pan-Star System Trade Federation. One day, he is scouted by Pupkin, a ‘cook’ for Shoren, and volunteers to join the planetary orbital infantry force Yakitori, in order to escape from the closed Japanese society.
It is rumoured to be a brutal unit whose missions average a shocking death rate of 70%. Along with misfits from several other nations, Akira makes a stand against his pre-determined fate and struggles to survive against the aliens on Mars. Will he meet his unfortunate end or through this opportunity, he will create a new future for himself that he had always dreamed of?
Yakitori Soldiers of Misfortune Release Date
The anime series is set to be released on May 18, 2023, by Netflix. Although the trailer for the series has not been released yet, you can watch its opening sequence below.
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