On the official site for the animated adaptation of light novels by Tappei Nagatsuki and illustrated by Shinichirou Ootsuka, Re: Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu ((Re: ZERO – start life in another world) unveiled the various images provided as a purchase / reservation benefit of the Blu-ray / DVD compilation volumes of the second season of the project.
This second season is confirmed with a total of 25 episodes, but its broadcast has been divided into two parts of thirteen and twelve episodes respectively. The first part premiered in Japan on July 8, 2020, while the second part has aired since January 6. The platform Crunchyroll is responsible for international sales.
On the other hand, Nagatsuki and Ootsuka publish the light novels through the publishing label MF Bunko J. from the publisher Media factory since January 2014. The publisher published the twenty-fourth volume on September 25, followed by the twenty-fifth volume on December 25 in Japan. The first season with 25 episodes was released in April 2016.
Production team
- Masaharu Watanabe ((Granbelm, Wakaba * girl) is responsible for directing the anime in the studios white fox.
- Masahiro Yokotani ((Bakumatsu, Beelzebub, Hataraku Maou-sama!) is responsible for writing and monitoring the scripts.
- Kyuuta Sakai ((Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Sankarea) is responsible for the character design and the direction of animation.
- Kenichiro Suehiro is responsible for the composition of the soundtrack.
Synopsis for Re: Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu
A reunion that should mark the arrival of peace time is quickly broken when Subaru Natsuki and Emilia return to the village of Irlam. Witnessing the havoc from the catastrophes known as the Archbishops of Sin, Subaru sinks into the depths of despair as its ability to remake things proves useless.
As the group heads to the sanctuary in search of answers, Subaru has an unexpected encounter with the witch of greed, Echidna. Under the indomitable rhythm he is forced to dive into the spirals of the past and the future. At the same time, various mysterious threats turned their attention to the sanctuary, heralding a terrible fate for the unfortunate people trapped inside.
Source: official page
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