We finally have news from Mato Seihei no Slave

In a surprising turn for fans and industry watchers alike during Anime Expo 2024’s panel session, Yuki Watanabe of Pony Canyon announced that the second season production will move to Passena Studios. This comes despite consistent positive reviews received by their first-season endeavor.

Masafumi Tamura as Director with Kana Hanazawa Joining Cast

Key details emerge about this upcoming chapter, which is set for a 2026 premiere—two years ahead of the previous season’s release in Winter-’24’. The directorial reins will be taken up by Masafumi Tamura who has garnered acclaim from projects like “The World’s Finest Assassin,” as well as Keiya Nakano known primarily through works such as “Aokana: Four Rhythm Across The Blue”. Kana Hanazawa is also stepping into the spotlight, lending her voice to Ren Yamashiro.

Expectations Raised for Second Season; First Seemed Promising

Since its debut in January-March 2024 via Seven Arcs Studio and Shonen Jump Plus from editorial giant Shueisha since ’19—with an original cast voiced by talents like Yuuya Hirose, Akari Kitou—to Tamura’s new direction fans are left to wonder what the sequel will bring. The first season follows Yuuki Wakura as she navigates a perilous mato dimension alongside Kyouka Uzen.

New Season Production Team

Key production talents announced for this upcoming series include Masafumi Tamura, Keiya Nakano (who also designs characters), and the new animation studio Pony Canyon. With all eyes set on Passena Studios to bring a fresh take while maintaining quality standards celebrated by fans so far. Fans of “Mato Seihei no Slave” eagerly await what twists this second season will unfold as they reflect upon an already successful first chapter that captivated audiences worldwide with its unique storytelling and character development, despite the change in studio production. With new talent stepping into roles previously held by Seven Arcs Studio veterans, anticipation builds for a sequel that’s set to be anything but mundane.

While you wait with this return, it does not hurt to review the information revealed to date:

• The first season was broadcast in Winter-2024 (January-March) with twelve episodes produced by Seven Arcs. The manga, written by Takahiro (Akame Ga Kill!) And illustrated by Takemurait is published through the service Shonen Jump Plus of the editorial Shueisha Since 2019.
• The cast of voices includes Yuuya Hirose, Akari Kitou, Yume Miyamoto, Mari Hino, Hina Tachibana, Maaya Uchida, Nene ice, Queen Ueda and Kana Hanazawa. The production team includes Masafumi tamura In the address, Keiya Nakano In the design of characters and Pony Canyon In music.
• The story follows Yuuki Wakura, a student who is caught in the mato, a dimension where dangerous monsters and special power have emerged only for women. Rescued by Kyouka Uzen, leader of the Anti -Damonian body, Yuuki agrees to become her “slave” to help her in battle.