Ishura, the new Isekai anime, has become an overnight sensation by gradually building a fanbase worldwide, encompassing a huge sect of fantasy enthusiasts. The anime made its debut on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, marking a stellar start to the new year.Keiso’s Ishura has been slated for a general 12-episode run for season 1 from January 3 to March 20, 2024, releasing each episode weekly on Wednesdays. Yuki Ogawa will be helming the anime at Studio Passione and Studio Sanzigen, with Takeo Takahashi serving as the chief director. Takuya Asaoka, Fujiaki Asari, Takahiro Majima, and Hironori Aoyagi will be the assistant directors.Kenta Ihara will be penning the scripts, and Masahiro Tokuda will be composing the music. Yoko Kikuchi and Yuka Takashina have provided the character designs.How many episodes will there be in IshuraAs mentioned above, Ishura will comprise 12 episodes in Season 1. Given that the light novel series is still ongoing, fans can anticipate more installments with a similar episode count. Below is the complete release schedule for Ishura:EpisodesTitleDateEpisode 1Soujirou the Willow-SwordJanuary 3, 2024Episode 2Alus the Star RunnerJanuary 10, 2024Episode 3Dakai the Magpie and Regnejee the Wings of SunsetJanuary 17, 2024Episode 4TBAJanuary 24, 2024Episode 5TBAJanuary 31, 2024Episode 6TBAFebruary 7, 2024Episode 7TBAFebruary 14, 2024Episode 8TBAFebruary 21, 2024Episode 9TBAFebruary 28, 2024Episode 10TBAMarch 6, 2024Episode 11TBAMarch 13, 2024Episode 12TBAMarch 20, 2024Plot SummaryKeiso’s light novel was initially published on the Kakumyou novel website on June 30, 2017. Later Shosetsuka ni Naro started publishing the series on its website, just two days later. ASCII Media Works acquired the license to publish Ishura under Dengeki no Shin Bungei. Yen Press licensed the series for global release in English language, and here’s how it describes the series:"In a world where the Demon King has died, a host of demigods capable of felling him have inherited the world: a master fencer who can figure out how to take out their opponent with a single glance; a lancer so swift they can break the sound barrier; a wyvern rogue who fights with three legendary weapons at once; an all-powerful wizard who can speak thoughts into being; and an angelic assassin who deals instant death."It continues:"Eager to attain the title of “One True Hero,” these champions each pursue challenges against formidable foes and spark conflicts themselves. The battle to determine the mightiest of the mighty begins."Ishura castYuki Kaji, known for his role as Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan, will be playing Soujirou the Willow Sword. Reina Ueda will be playing Yuno the Distant Talon, the female lead of the series. Below is the complete list of cast in the series:Jun Fukuyama as Alus the Star RunnerAkio Ohtsuka as Harghent the StillRomi Park as Taren the PunishedSōichiro Hoshi as Dakai the MagpieShowtaro Morikubo as Regnejee the Wings of SunsetKōichi Yamadera as Shalk the Sound SlicerNobuhiko Okamoto as Hidow the ClampTakehito Koyasu as Jelki the Swift InkTomokazu Sugita as Higuare the PelagicSora Amamiya as Curte of the Fair SkiesAoi Yūki as Kia the World WordMamiko Noto as Elea the Red TagRie Takahashi as Nihilo the Vortical StampedeYumiri Hanamori as Lana the Moon TempestShinichiro Miki as Kuze the Passing DisasterYui Horie as Nastique the Quiet SingerWhere to watch Ishura View this post on Instagram Instagram PostFans internationally can catch the latest episodes of Keiso’s Ishura exclusively on DisneyPlus and Hulu, the only streaming platforms to add the new Isekai fantasy to its refreshed 2024 catalog. The English dub of the series hasn’t been announced yet. While the English dub remains unannounced, anticipation surrounds an imminent update from the platform regarding its availability.Stay tuned for more news and updates on Ishura anime and light novel series as 2024 progresses.