Cyborg 009: Nemesis, an anime adaptation of the iconic manga series, is set to debut on July 19, 2026, with three episodes streaming on various platforms in Japan. The story revolves around a global organization called Black Ghost, which aims to plunge the world into eternal war. They capture nine individuals and transform them into cyborg soldiers, but the cyborgs rebel and fight against Black Ghost. The main character, Joe Shimamura/Cyborg 009, is voiced by Yūki Kaji. The anime's cast includes Yuu Hayashi, Kentarō Tone, Mitsuaki Kanuka, Hiroki Yasumoto, Tomokazu Sugita, Saori Hayami, Mamoru Miyano, and Junko Minagawa as the other 00 Cyborgs. The Nemesis group's cast features Yūichi Nakamura, Ayane Sakura, Maaya Uchida, Shion Wakayama, Tetsu Inada, Kikuko Inoue, Hiroshi Kamiya, Yoshimasa Hosoya, and Rina Hidaka. The anime's staff includes director Hideki Ambo, screenplay writers Atsuhiro Tomioka and CHARATEX, character designer sanorin, and theme song performer Kyōko from the rock band Barbee Boys. The original Cyborg 009 manga, launched in 1964, has inspired multiple anime series, films, and a crossover OVA with Devilman. The latest manga, Cyborg 009 Taiheiyō no Bōrei, was launched in 2024, adding to the rich history of this iconic franchise.
