The world of Guilty Gear is expanding with the arrival of a new anime adaptation titled Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers.
Set to premiere on April 5, 2025, on Crunchyroll, this beloved franchise is poised to captivate anime fans with its intricate lore and dynamic storyline and reach an entirely new audience.
For the first time since Arc System Works introduced the renowned Japanese fighting game series in 1998, the love story of Ky Kiske and Dizzy will take center stage on the small screen.
From its compelling story overview to its stellar cast and characters, here’s everything we know so far about the highly anticipated Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers.
What is Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers About?
Set after the events of Guilty Gear -Strive-, the story unfolds in a world where magic has replaced technology.
Humanity's creation of biological weapons known as Gears led to a catastrophic rebellion against their creators.
Although they emerged victorious from the Crusades, humanity bears deep emotional scars that linger for decades.
The narrative centers around Sin Kiske, the son of Ky Kiske, a human, and Dizzy, a Gear. When Sin attends his parents' wedding—considered taboo in their world—the special event is abruptly interrupted by the arrival of a mysterious girl who harbors a deep-seated hatred for Gears.
This encounter threatens to shake the fragile peace and challenge the very core of their society.
Who are the cast and characters of Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers?
The new anime boasts an impressive voice cast featuring the familiar voices from the game series itself.
Takeshi Kusao returns as Ky Kiske, alongside Kazue Fujita as Dizzy. For other cast members, you can check the list below:
- Hiromi Igarashi as Jack-O' Valentine
- Manaka Iwami as Bridget
- Mayumi Asano as Baiken
- Norio Wakamoto as Johnny
- Tetsu Inada as Leo Whitefang
The show will also introduce new characters, including Unika (voiced by Yui Ishikawa), who will play a pivotal role in the drama that is about to unfold.
Release Date and Streaming Details
Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers will premiere on April 5, 2025, and will air every Saturday at 10:30 PM JST.
Episodes will also be broadcast on ABC TV starting on April 10, 2025. For international fans, it will be streamed on Crunchyroll.
Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers is directed by Shigeru Morikawa and produced by Sanzigen Inc. Norimitsu Kaihō serves as the scriptwriter and supervisor.
Rock band ulma sings its opening theme, “Axclusion.”
The anime’s trailer shows Sanzigen’s signature animation style, like from its notable works of Black Rock Shooter, Black Rock Shooter: Dawn Fall, and Visual Prison, among others.
As anticipation builds for Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers, fans of the game series and newcomers alike are eager to see how this adaptation will explore its richly crafted universe. With its premiere quickly approaching, the anime promises to deliver both thrilling action and compelling storytelling that reflects the legacy of Guilty Gear.