Suicide Squad Isekai, marking Eri Osada’s directorial debut, is DC’s first opportunity to step into the world of anime, something Marvel finds itself having indulged in years ago. At the same time, this gives the franchise an opportunity to expand in a medium that would make even more fans enjoy the upcoming series and all that it has to offer. With the anime comes fresh looks to already loved characters.
These looks give a different perspective on infamous villains’ lives and them being pulled into another world at that. While this would be DC’s first attempt at an anime, there are many who wish to see more projects. The gradual expansion in different mediums gives more room for exploration with the character in the Suicide Squad only being a start. In this path, an anime surrounding the Fastest Man Alive might soon be greenlit too.
Eri Osada Had a Purpose to Pick Up Suicide Squad Isekai
Eri Osada has worked famously on some of the biggest anime including Psycho-Pass, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Naruto Shippūden. However, Suicide Squad Isekai would mark her directorial debut. Having worked on so many renowned shows, her filmography is exceptional on its own. So going into the upcoming series wasn’t a woman trying her hand in the world of anime but one with great experience.
When I took this job on, I thought maybe it’s a good way to get a connection with the DC.
Speaking with Anime News Network, Osada talked about how she got into the DC Universe and what inspired her to get on board with the anime. It was Christopher Reeves’ Superman that changed everything for the director. She quickly became obsessed with the character and then the franchise. She soon acquainted herself with other characters as well, familiarizing herself with those that she liked and those that she didn’t.
When she got the opportunity to direct an anime for DC, it was not something she was going to let slip by so easily. Especially considering she had other intentions than just forming connections.
Eri Osada Has Hopes for a Flash Anime
Eri Osada had more than one reason and motivation when signing on for Suicide Squad Isekai. While the opportunity in itself is rare and foundational, she has another intention that is keeping her going. The anime would open a door that had been shut tight for a long time. If the upcoming series gains success, there is a chance for there to be more.
I love The Flash from the DC series. He continued, so, later, I might get to direct the Flash anime.
A certain character happened to have caught Osada’s eye. Were Suicide Squad Isekai to skyrocket in success, she would also like to make an anime surrounding the likes of Barry Allen, better known as the Flash. Her main goal is to someday have an anime centered around the Fastest Man Alive.
She always wanted to make an anime surrounding the Flash and so Suicide Squad Isekai became her ticket for exactly that. While there is no concrete vision for the same nor possibility, Osada is keeping hope that perhaps one day DC would greenlight an anime surrounding the Scarlet Speedster.
Suicide Squad Isekai is said to be released in July of 2024.
