Tomb Raider King has released its creditless opening sequence ahead of the animated series’ highly anticipated premiere in July 2026.
The opening is accompanied by “SHOW DOWN,” an energetic theme performed by South Korean band QWER. Without production credits covering the animation, the newly released version gives viewers a clearer look at the characters, relics and supernatural battles that will define Jooheon Suh’s journey from betrayed tomb raider to one of the most powerful figures in the world.
The animated adaptation will begin streaming internationally through Crunchyroll on July 8, 2026. Its Japanese television broadcast begins the same day at 25:15 JST, which is effectively July 9 at 1:15 a.m. local time.
Tomb Raider King Reveals Its Creditless Opening
The official Tomb Raider King website released the creditless opening on June 24, allowing fans to watch the complete sequence before the first episode airs.
Creditless openings remove the names of the cast and production staff that normally appear during a television broadcast. This makes it easier to appreciate the animation, visual composition and character imagery without text covering important parts of the screen.
The opening presents protagonist Jooheon Suh alongside the allies, enemies and mysterious relics connected to his second chance at life.
Its imagery emphasizes conflict, revenge and the struggle for control over artifacts capable of granting extraordinary powers.
- Opening theme: “SHOW DOWN”
- Performer: QWER
- Creditless video release: June 24, 2026
- International premiere: July 8, 2026
- International streaming: Crunchyroll
- Animation production: STUDIO EEK
QWER Performs the Opening Theme “SHOW DOWN”
South Korean four-member band QWER performs the opening theme “SHOW DOWN.”
The song was created specifically for the animated adaptation and represents QWER’s first official contribution to an original soundtrack.
The band explained that its members were already familiar with Tomb Raider King and approached the project with considerable enthusiasm. They paid close attention to the details of the song so that its sound and lyrics would reflect the personality of the protagonist and the tone of the story.
“SHOW DOWN” carries a bold and confrontational energy appropriate for Jooheon, a man who returns to the past with detailed knowledge of future events and no intention of allowing the powerful people who betrayed him to win again.
QWER Also Performs the Ending Theme
QWER will provide both main theme songs for Tomb Raider King.
In addition to “SHOW DOWN,” the group performs the ending theme “To Be Continued.”
The two songs are designed to represent different sides of the series. QWER described “SHOW DOWN” as charismatic and forceful, while “To Be Continued” has a fresher sound built around excitement for the future.
The ending title also reflects the structure of a serialized adventure, encouraging viewers to anticipate the next stage of Jooheon’s campaign after each episode.
Tomb Raider King Premieres on July 8
Tomb Raider King will begin streaming through Crunchyroll on July 8, 2026, as part of the summer anime season.
In Japan, the series will air through Fuji TV’s B8station programming block and additional participating channels.
The Japanese broadcast is listed for July 8 at 25:15 JST. Under the late-night scheduling system commonly used by Japanese broadcasters, that time corresponds to July 9 at 1:15 a.m.
The exact international release time and dubbed-language schedules may vary by region.
What Is Tomb Raider King About?
Tomb Raider King takes place in a world transformed by the sudden appearance of mysterious tombs.
These supernatural structures contain powerful objects known as relics. Anyone capable of controlling a relic may receive unusual abilities, allowing ambitious individuals and corporations to acquire enormous wealth and influence.
Jooheon Suh works as a professional tomb raider, entering dangerous ruins and recovering relics for powerful employers.
Despite his knowledge and experience, he is ultimately betrayed by Taejoon Kwon, the ruthless executive who used Jooheon and his team for personal gain.
Trapped inside a deadly tomb and approaching death, Jooheon hears the voice of a mysterious Crow Relic.
Instead of dying, he awakens 15 years in the past, at the beginning of the era when the tombs first appeared.
Armed with memories of future disasters, hidden relic locations and the people who will eventually control the world, Jooheon begins rebuilding his life.
His objective is not simply survival. He intends to seize the most powerful relics before his enemies can obtain them, punish those who betrayed him and rise to the top as the true Tomb Raider King.
Jooheon Suh Uses Knowledge of the Future
Jooheon’s greatest advantage is not an ordinary supernatural ability. It is his complete knowledge of the future timeline.
He remembers where important tombs will emerge, which relics they contain and which individuals will eventually use those artifacts to dominate governments and industries.
This allows him to move before powerful organizations understand what is happening.
However, changing the past also creates new dangers. Once Jooheon begins taking relics that originally belonged to other people, the future stops following the exact path he remembers.
His actions can create new alliances, stronger enemies and events that never happened during his first life.
The Opening Highlights the Relic Battles
The creditless opening emphasizes the importance of relics and the supernatural conflicts created by them.
Relics are not ordinary treasures. Many possess their own personalities, demands and dangerous effects.
Some provide enormous combat power, while others influence luck, wealth, authority or the minds of nearby people.
Controlling a powerful relic may require more than simply finding it. Users must understand its rules and establish dominance before the artifact turns against them.
Jooheon’s previous experience gives him an advantage because he already knows the histories and weaknesses of many relics long before most people discover they exist.
Yoshimasa Hosoya Voices Jooheon Suh
Yoshimasa Hosoya provides the Japanese voice of Jooheon Suh, who is called Ryoga Goriki in the Japanese-language version.
The character requires a performance capable of balancing confidence, anger and the tactical patience of someone who already understands how several future events will unfold.
Jooheon can appear arrogant and ruthless, particularly when dealing with enemies responsible for his original death.
At the same time, his relationships with trusted allies reveal that his campaign is motivated by more than greed. He remembers the people who suffered because of his former employer and intends to prevent those tragedies from happening again.
Irene Holton Possesses a Powerful Ability
Irene Holton is the heiress of a powerful family and one of the most important characters surrounding Jooheon.
She lives under the influence of a mysterious supernatural power that brings misfortune to the people around her.
Her connection to Jooheon begins through the world of relics but gradually develops into something more personal.
Saori Hayami voices Irene in the Japanese dub.
Taejoon Kwon Is Jooheon’s Greatest Enemy
Taejoon Kwon, known as Taisei Oogawara in the Japanese version, is the powerful businessman responsible for betraying Jooheon in the original timeline.
He views relics as tools for acquiring complete economic and political authority.
After returning to the past, Jooheon understands exactly how dangerous Taejoon will become if allowed to obtain the same artifacts again.
Junichi Suwabe voices the calculating antagonist.
The Main Japanese Voice Cast
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Ryoga Goriki and Jooheon Suh
- Saori Hayami as Irene Holton
- Miyu Irino as Kotaro Yanagi and Jaeha Yoo
- Junichi Suwabe as Taisei Oogawara and Taejoon Kwon
- Nobuhiko Okamoto as Noboru Kureha and Seungwoo Oh
- Yuko Kaida as Keira Clark
The Japanese version changes several Korean character names, while international releases may use the original names familiar to readers of the web novel and manhwa.
STUDIO EEK Produces the Animation
STUDIO EEK is responsible for animation production.
The adaptation is a South Korean animated production receiving a Japanese television broadcast and Japanese-language voice track.
The studio must bring a large variety of tombs, monsters and magical relics to the screen while maintaining the strategic elements behind Jooheon’s victories.
The creditless opening provides an early showcase of the series’ visual identity, although it should not be treated as a complete representation of every episode’s animation.
Woo Seung Wook Directs the Series
Woo Seung Wook serves as both director and series composer.
Handling both roles allows him to guide the adaptation’s overall narrative structure while controlling how the manhwa’s major confrontations are translated into animation.
Lee Hyun Joung serves as character designer and co-chief animation director, with Heo Hyung Jun also working as chief animation director.
Kim Ju Young composes the original score.
Main Production Staff
- Original story: SAN.G and Yuns of REDICE STUDIO
- Original character concepts: P-crush of 3B2S studio
- Director: Woo Seung Wook
- Series composition: Woo Seung Wook
- Character design: Lee Hyun Joung
- Chief animation directors: Lee Hyun Joung and Heo Hyung Jun
- Color design: Hwang Jee Sun
- Art director: Kang Seung Chan
- Sound directors: Yoon Gun and Kisuke Koizumi
- Music: Kim Ju Young
- Animation production: STUDIO EEK
Based on the Korean Web Novel and Manhwa
Tomb Raider King began as a South Korean web novel written by SAN.G.
The story later received a webtoon adaptation produced by REDICE STUDIO, with adaptation by Yuns and artwork credited to 3B2S.
The manhwa became internationally popular through its combination of regression fantasy, revenge, supernatural artifacts and a protagonist who uses detailed knowledge of the future to defeat powerful opponents.
Yen Press publishes the official English edition of the manhwa.
Why the Opening Fits Jooheon’s Story
The title “SHOW DOWN” reflects Jooheon’s approach to his second life.
He does not return to the past intending to hide permanently or live an ordinary life.
Jooheon actively challenges the corporations, relic users and future rulers who once controlled him.
Every tomb becomes an opportunity to take power away from those enemies before they can establish their original influence.
The opening’s forceful music and rapidly changing imagery support that transformation from exploited employee to aggressive rival for control of the relic world.
What Remains Unknown?
The complete episode count has not yet been officially announced.
Crunchyroll has confirmed international streaming, but regional release times and the complete list of available subtitle and dub languages may vary.
The production has also not revealed exactly how much of the original web novel or manhwa will be covered during the first season.
Future promotional updates may provide episode information, additional cast members and details about the international dub schedule.
Final Thoughts
Tomb Raider King has released its creditless opening ahead of the animated series’ July premiere.
The sequence features QWER’s “SHOW DOWN,” a forceful opening theme created to reflect Jooheon Suh’s personality and his determination to challenge the people who betrayed him.
QWER will also perform the ending theme “To Be Continued,” giving the South Korean band responsibility for both of the anime’s principal songs.
The series begins streaming internationally through Crunchyroll on July 8, 2026, while its Japanese television broadcast starts at 25:15 JST, effectively July 9 at 1:15 a.m.
With memories of the future, knowledge of the world’s most dangerous relics and a personal reason to destroy the powerful figures who once controlled him, Jooheon is preparing to begin his rise as the true Tomb Raider King.
