It has been revealed that Murase Ayumu will be appearing as a voice actor in the second season of the TV anime "Hell's Paradise," based on the manga by Kaku Yuji that was serialized on Shueisha's manga app "Shonen Jump+." Murase will play Shija, one of the new characters who arrives in Shinsenkyo in the second season, and the most insane ninja of the Ishigakure clan. Shija is a character that has been attracting attention, with fans of the original manga speculating on who will play him even before the show aired. Shija appeared in episode 17, which aired on February 1st, and it was revealed that Murase will be playing him.
Shija is a ruthless and brutal "craziest ninja," and his gender is unknown. In episode 17, the leader of the Ishigakure clan orders him to "kill Gabimaru," hinting at some ominous developments. Murase commented, "I absolutely, absolutely, absolutely wanted to voice Shija, so I went to the audition with all my heart and soul, and I was finally able to find the role. I am beyond humbled and delighted to have "Love Discovered!!" Hehe... Please wait until the true intentions hidden beneath Shija's mask are revealed."
"Jigokuraku" was serialized in "Shonen Jump+" from January 2018 to January 2021. Set in the late Edo period, the story follows the strongest ninja, Gamimaru, who is betrayed by his comrades and taken prisoner. In order to be reunited with his beloved wife, he fights against monsters in search of the elixir of immortality in order to be freed.
The anime is directed by Kaori Makita and produced by MAPPA. The first season of the TV anime aired from April to July 2023. The second season is currently airing on TV Tokyo and other channels.
