Night Head 2041 Anime’s Trailer Shows A Spectacular Psychic Power Showdown!

Just when you thought the Summer 2021 anime season couldn’t get any more diverse, Night Head 2041 anime brings you the epic showdown of psychic powers and modern weaponry.


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There is something universally appealing about futuristic sci-fi stories. The night light pseudo advance aesthetic can be associated with urban Japan, that’s why the perfect medium for these stories tends to be anime. Throw in some supernatural psychics in the mix and we have got a winner.

The official website for Night Head 2041 has released the trailer for the upcoming anime. The anime is set to debut on July 13th, 2021.

TVアニメ『NIGHT HEAD 2041』 メインPV
TV anime “NIGHT HEAD 2041” main PV

The PV begins with the protagonist, Naoto, questioning the world’s denial of people with psychic powers. We also get a glimpse of some members of Special forces from the Reich Security Office and their combat gear. 

We also see Naoto’s psychic powers in action along with an introduction to the mysterious girl: Shoko Futami.

The PV also features the opening theme of the anime “Icy Ivy” by Who-ya Extended, who had previously performed the second opening theme for Jujutsu Kaisen.  

A main visual for the anime was also revealed. 

[7/14 (Wednesday) broadcast start! ]

 The key visual that the two brothers face each other is released!

 “NIGHT HEAD 2041” is

 Broadcast on Fuji TV “+ Ultra” and others from 7/14 (Wednesday) every Wednesday at 24:55!

 Exclusive distribution on the video distribution service FOD!

※ The first broadcast is scheduled from 25:05, which is a 10-minute push

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The visual shows the clash of the Kirihara brothers and their supernatural powers against the Kuroki brothers and their weapons.

The additional cast for the anime was also revealed:

CharacterCastOther Works
Michio SonezakiKazuyuki Okitsu Jonathan Joestar (JoJo’s Bizzare Adventure)
Reika MutouLynn Hibana (Fire Force)
Daisuke HondaYasuhiro Mamiya Magma (Dr. Stone)
Kimie KobayashiYouko HikasaRias Gremory (High School DxD)
Yui AkiyamaReina Ueda Ruri (Dr. Stone)
Shouko FutamiKaori Maeda Chie (Fruits Basket)
Miki TachibanaAya Endou Miyuki Takara (Lucky Star)
Suguru KakitaniTomoaki MaenoDecim (Death Parade)
Mike FujikiChikahiro KobayashiLegoshi (Beastars)
Kouji KazamaTomokazu SugitaSakata Gintoki (Gintama)
Emily ShinjouSaori HayamiFubuki (One Punch Man)
RoshkovKousei HirotaUdai Taxim (Cowboy Bepop)
Naoto Kirihara (Childhood)Hiroki Nanami Kenshin Uesugi (Nobunaga the Fool)
Naoya Kirihara (Childhood)Shizuka Ishigami Thorfinn (Vinland Saga)
Takuya Kuroki (Childhood)Natsumi Fujiwara Gorou (Darling in the Franxx)
Yuuya Kuroki (Childhood)Makoto Koichi Akuru Akutsu (Aho Girl)
Akiko OkuharaMari YokooFumio (Food Wars)
Roujin MisakiMotomu KiyokawaKozou Fuyutsuki (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
Kyoujirou MikuriyaBanjou GingaHousen (Gintama)

Details about the additional staff were also released:

RoleStaffOther Works
Original Sub-character DesignAkiko AsaskiPersona 3 Movie
Sound DirectorJin AketagawaMobile Suit Gundam Wing: Iron Blooded Orphans
EditingAkari SaitouVivy: Fluorite’s Love Song
Color DesignFusako NakaoFullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

While the plot of the anime is certainly enticing, many people might be turned off by the use of CG. However, be prepared to be surprised, because this anime will certainly change your opinion! 

About Night Head 2041

Night Head 2041 is an upcoming Japanese anime television series based on the 1992 Japanese television drama series Night Head.

The story follows the Kirihara brothers who from a young age were incarcerated in a secure scientific facility due to their supernatural powers, having escaped after the barrier that was preventing them malfunctions.

The story also follows the Kuroki brothers who are trying to chase the Kirihara brothers.

Source: Night Head 2041 Official Website

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