New Cyborg 009: Nemesis Visual Reveals Yuki Kaji as Joe Shimamura: “I’m Truly Honored”

Cyborg 009: Nemesis has announced that Yuki Kaji will voice protagonist Joe Shimamura in the new anime streaming this summer. A new visual featuring the newly introduced characters has also been released.

New Visual Features the Cyborg Group Nemesis

Kaji commented on the significance of adapting the series again in the present day.

“Because AI technology has become increasingly prominent today, the story’s depiction of what it means to be human resonated deeply with me,” he said.

Speaking about Joe Shimamura, Kaji described him as “someone I admire and aspire to be like,” adding, “While I feel humbled, more than anything, I am happy and honored.”

New Visual Features the Cyborg Group Nemesis

The new visual brings together the members of Nemesis, a group of cyborgs led by Graviton, who can control gravity.

The lineup includes N009 Graviton, voiced by Yuichi Nakamura, N001 Myuu, voiced by Rina Hidaka, N002 Blizzard, voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya, N003 Crack, voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya, N004 Opro, voiced by Kikuko Inoue, N005 Aspida, voiced by Tetsu Inada, N006 Blitz, voiced by Shion Wakayama, N007 Morphin, voiced by Maaya Uchida, and N008 Depths, voiced by Ayane Sakura.

Their suits glow in the darkness like neon, each with a distinct color scheme, hinting that the nine characters form a group with extraordinary abilities.

About Cyborg 009: Nemesis

In Cyborg 009: Nemesis, the cyborg warriors have protected people from various threats to peace for more than half a century since their creation. However, the battles continue.

Now, a group of nine cyborgs called Nemesis appears, believing that 009 and his allies can no longer guide the world toward peace. What ideal does Nemesis, led by the gravity manipulating cyborg Graviton, seek to achieve?

Cyborg 009 follows nine Zero Zero Number cyborgs, including 009, Joe Shimamura, who were surgically modified by the evil organization Black Ghost to become weapons of war. After escaping the organization, they fight to eliminate conflict from the world.

The original manga began in Shonen King on July 19, 1964, and continued in various magazines for more than 30 years. It has since expanded into anime, films, and other media. The work became a lifelong project for Shotaro Ishinomori and marked its 60th anniversary on July 19, 2024.

009 Joe Shimamura Character Profile

CV: Yuki Kaji
Origin: Japan
Ability: Acceleration Device

Joe activates his acceleration device using a switch located beside his molars, allowing him to move at the speed of sound. Born to a Japanese mother and a father of unknown nationality, he grew up facing discrimination. Because of this past, he feels strong anger toward those who trample on human dignity and oppress others.

Yuki Kaji Comment

Q1. What were your impressions after reading the original work and script?
“Through this role, I engaged with the work in earnest and came to understand why 009 has been loved across generations for so long. I also strongly felt the significance of adapting it again in this era. Because AI technology has become increasingly prominent today, the story’s depiction of what it means to be human resonated deeply with me.”

Q2. What do you think of Joe Shimamura as a character?
“His honest and straightforward way of thinking, kindness, and compassion stand out to me. I feel that because he knows weakness and pain, he is able to reach out to others. I love his humanity, including his sense of justice, which can sometimes be almost too strong. I feel that some parts of him are close to myself, while at the same time, he is someone I admire and aspire to be like.”

Q3. A message for fans
“I feel humbled to be involved as the voice of Joe Shimamura in such an important work at the milestone of its 60th anniversary, but more than anything, I am happy and honored. I hope both longtime fans of the series and those encountering 009 for the first time through this work will enjoy it.”

Source : ORICON NEWS