Tomb Raider King anime reveals release date and new trailer

The overwhelming success of South Korean webtoons and web novels continues to consolidate its global expansion in the field of animation. Fans of unbridled action, dungeon looting and supernatural intrigue have a new must-see date on their calendars. The long-awaited animated adaptation of Tomb Raider King has broken the silence spectacularly by releasing a new and intense trailer promotional and its main visual image, confirming that the series will begin its official broadcast next July 8, 2026.

This new audiovisual preview not only raises expectations thanks to the fluidity of its mystical combats, but also serves to introduce the closing musical theme and announce an important addition to the cast of characters.

The group QWER will put the rhythm to the closing with their new ending

One of the biggest attractions of this new promotional footage is the debut of the sound section that will accompany the outcome of each episode. The song that sets the credits to music is titled “To Be Continued” and is performed by the popular and talented South Korean band QWERwhose energetic style promises to close each week with a large dose of adrenaline.

Likewise, the official website confirmed the incorporation of a new and imposing figure within the plot:

• Keira Clark will feature the voice of the respected actress Yuko Kaidaworld famous among animation enthusiasts for giving life to Sylvia Sherwood (the “Iron Lady”) in SPY x FAMILY. Within this universe, Keira will serve as a ruthless United States Army general tasked with leading high-risk missions related to the relics.

A stellar voice cast for the Japanese version

For the distribution of the series, the production committee has assembled a cast of lead voices (seiyuus) of the highest level in the industry, ensuring impressive performances for the charismatic protagonists:

• Ryoga Goriki / Jooheon Suh: Performed by award-winning Yoshimasa Hosoya (Doppo Kunikida in Bungo Stray Dogs).
• Irene Holton: It will feature the sweet and versatile voice of Saori Hayami (Yor Forger in SPY x FAMILY).
• Taisei Oogawara / Taejoon Kwon: Embodied by the imposing Junichi Suwabe (Ryomen Sukuna in JUJUTSU KAISEN).
• Kotaro Yanagi / Jaeha Yoo: Voice by Miyu Irino (Digimon Beatbreak).
• Sho Kureha/Seungwoo Oh: Performed by the dynamic Nobuhiko Okamoto (Garfiel Tinsel in Re:ZERO).

The general direction and composition of the series is carried out by Seung Wook Wooa creative who demonstrated excellent tension management as an episode director on the acclaimed Hunter x Hunter. The animation is produced entirely by STUDIO EEKsupported by Hyun Joung Lee in character design and animation direction, together with a technical team focused on recreating the visual spectacularity of the original material.

The streaming platform Crunchyroll has officially confirmed that it will broadcast the series in simulcast to the entire world from its premiere on July 8.

What is Tomb Raider King about? The looter who will rewrite history

The premise of this electrifying story places us in a chaotic year 2025, the exact moment in which a series of mysterious and imposing ancient tombs begin to appear out of nowhere in all corners of the planet. Inside these sanctuaries rest ancient mystical relics that grant extraordinary supernatural abilities to those who manage to claim them.

As expected, a handful of lucky people manage to quickly seize the most powerful artifacts, establishing massive monopolies that control the destiny of the world. To survive, the rest of humanity must put themselves at their service. This is the case of Jooheon Suha skilled “looter” who dedicates himself to clandestinely entering tombs to steal relics for his ambitious bosses.

After suffering a devastating betrayal by his own employer, Jooheon is left to die deep in a dungeon. However, instead of perishing, fate miraculously gives him a second chance: he wakes up transported exactly 15 years in the past.

Armed with all his knowledge about the future, years of hard combat experience, and knowing perfectly well the location of the most destructive artifacts in the world, Jooheon will begin a relentless campaign of revenge to take everything from those who betrayed him and become the one and only. “King of the Grave Looters”.

This addictive story was originally born as a web novel written by SAN.Gwhich later made the leap to the digital comic format (manhwa) with the help of yuns (REDICE STUDIO) and studio art 3B2Sgarnering billions of readings globally. Arriving on television screens this coming July, Jooheon's Journey promises to be one of the summer's must-see action experiences.