Hero Killer Anime Director Revealed, Passion Paris Joins Production
The addition of a French animation studio and a director with a feature film background signals the production is moving into active development after a year of planning.
Reporting from 1 sources: Anime News Network.
The Hero Killer anime adaptation revealed its director, David Pagaille, and a new co-producer, Passion Paris, at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. A teaser visual, an exclusive illustration by the original creators, and the show's official website and social media accounts also launched. Jaedam Media first announced the project in October 2025.
French studio Passion Paris has joined the Hero Killer anime adaptation as a co-producer, working alongside Animation Digital Network (ADN), the French animation studio and streaming platform that first announced the project with Jaedam Media in 2025. David Pagaille, who directed Moonlit Bamboo Forest, will helm the series. The production team revealed a new teaser visual at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Friday, along with an exclusive illustration by webtoon creators Kkulbeol and Beolkkul. The adaptation's official website and social media accounts also went live. Jaedam Media first announced the animation project in October 2025 after signing a production agreement with ADN at the SPP International Content Market.
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