Suicide Squad Isekai episode 1: Release date and time, where to watch, and more

According to the official website of the series, the first episode of Suicide Squad Isekai will be released in Japan on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 12:30 AM JST. However, viewers in certain regions will have the chance to watch the series premiere ahead of time, as the first three episodes will be made available on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

Although fans may be disappointed, it is highly unlikely that Suicide Squad Isekai episode 1 will be leaked prior to its official release date and time. However, they can find solace in the fact that the series’ official websites have confirmed the exact release date for the upcoming installment.

Join us as we delve into the details of the first episode of Suicide Squad Isekai, analyzing all the current release information and offering predictions for what viewers can anticipate from this highly-anticipated installment.

Suicide Squad Isekai: Episode 1 Release Date and Time

Joker and other DC villains get anime makeovers in Suicide Squad Isekai episode 1 (Image via Wit Studios)

The first episode of Suicide Squad Isekai will premiere on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 12:30 AM JST on local Japanese networks. This means that for some international fans, the episode will be released on Saturday night in their local time. However, for the majority of international fans, the episode will be available on Sunday morning in their respective time zones, just like Japanese viewers. The specific release time may differ depending on the region and timezone.

The anime premiere will be available early in certain regions such as the United States, Korea, France, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Although the official website does not specify the exact time of the series’ streaming, a release date of Thursday, June 27 is listed for all these regions. Below are the premiere dates for Suicide Squad Isekai episode 1 in Japan and the aforementioned regions.

Time zones	Local date (early premiere dates)	Local date and time (Japanese premiere date)
Pacific Daylight Time	Thursday, June 27, 2024	8:30 AM, Friday, July 5, 2024
Eastern Daylight Time	Thursday, June 27, 2024	11:30 AM, Friday, July 5, 2024
British Summer Time	Thursday, June 27, 2024	4:30 PM, Friday, July 5, 2024
Central European Summer Time	Thursday, June 27, 2024	5:30 PM, Friday, July 5, 2024
Indian Standard Time	Thursday, June 27, 2024	9:00 PM, Friday, July 5, 2024
Philippine Standard Time	Thursday, June 27, 2024	11:30 PM, Friday, July 5, 2024
Japanese Standard Time	Thursday, June 27, 2024	12:30 AM, Saturday, July 6, 2024
Australia Central Standard Time	Thursday, June 27, 2024	1:00 AM, Saturday, July 6, 2024

Where to Watch the First Episode of Suicide Squad Isekai?

Villains will appear in Suicide Squad Isekai episode 1 (Image via Wit Studios)

International viewers have the option to watch the episode on different streaming services, except for Crunchyroll. In the US, the series is available on Max and Hulu. In Korea, ANIPLUS and LAFTEL offer the series, while ADN streams it in France. Additionally, viewers in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong can watch the anime on HBO GO.

In Japan, the series will be broadcast domestically on the Tokyo MX and BS11 channels at the same time mentioned before. It will also be available for streaming on various services such as ABEMA, U-NEXT, and Anime Hodai.

Suicide Squad Isekai synopsis

Warner Bros. provided an official description of the original Suicide Squad Isekai anime’s plot as follows:

“In the crime-ridden Gotham city, Amanda Waller, the head of A.R.G.U.S., has assembled a group of notorious criminals for a mission: Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Peacemaker, Clayface and King Shark. These DC Super-Villains are sent into an otherworldly realm that’s connected to this world through a gate.”

The summary carried on:

“It’s a world of swords and magic where orcs rampage and dragons rule the skies—an “ISEKAI”! Harley and others go on a rampage after arriving in ISEKAI but are captured by the Kingdom’s soldiers and sent to prison. They only have 72 hours before the bomb on their neck explodes. The deadline is fast approaching. After negotiations with Queen Aldora, the condition for liberation was the conquest of the hostile Imperial army.”

Additionally, it stated:

“They have no choice but to throw themselves head-first into the front line of battle. They run; they die. They lose; they die. With their lives on the line, can Harley Quinn and The Suicide Squad survive in ISEKAI? Brace yourselves for the pulse-pounding saga of the elite task force known as the “Suicide Squad” as they embark on a jaw-dropping adventure! Let the party begin!”

What to Expect from the First Episode of Suicide Squad Isekai? (Speculative)

As predicted based on the above summary, the first episode of Suicide Squad Isekai will probably revolve around introducing the main team to viewers. This will be a lengthy task due to the large number of characters. There will likely be a particular emphasis on Harley Quinn and the Joker, as it appears that the former will be positioned as the lead character in the anime.

Similarly, in episode 1, the group should also be transported into the fantastical world, setting the stage for the series. Additionally, Amanda Waller and the A.R.G.U.S. team should make an appearance, suggesting potential hidden agendas behind the gang’s mission.