Ahead of Netflix’s TUDUM festivities today, the streamer has released new details about the long-awaited anime adaptation ofMark Millar’sSuper Crooksincluding the first trailer for the series.
Super Crookswas originally a four-issue miniseries written by Mark Millar with art byLeinill Francis Yu. It was published by Marvel back in 2012 and quickly became a fan-favorite of comic book readers who loved Millar’s unique Millarworld universe. Millarworld was purchased by Netflix in August of 2017, which launched plans for several adaptations of his work, which includedJupiter’s Legacy.
Back in June whenJupiter’s Legacywas cancelled at Netflix,Millar revealedthat the streaming service still had plans to adaptSuper Crooksas part of their initial deal. Now, at long last, we have the first look at what we can expect from the adaptation.
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InSuper Crooks, small-time crook Johnny Bolt recruits the ultimate crew for one last heist — for real! This super-powered heist story is jam-packed with action that spans thirteen 30-minute episodes. In addition to Bolt, these super-villains include his ex-girlfriend Kasey, an elderly supervillain that goes by The Heat, and a disgraced hero called The Gladiator.
Super Crooksis directed byMotonobu Horiand written by story editorDai Sato. While the full cast list has not yet been released, we do know thatKenjiro TsudaandMaaya Sakamotoare voicing characters. The upbeat trailer features music byTowa Teiwho composed the soundtrack for the series.Super Crooksis produced by the animation studio BONES, who are best known for their work onOuran High School Host Club,My Hero Academia, and their adaptations ofFullmetal Alchemist.
Super Crooksis set to premiere on Netflix on August 09, 2025. Check out the new poster and trailer below:
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