'Log Horizon' Gets Third Anime Season in Fall 2020

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'Log Horizon' Gets Third Anime Season in Fall 2020

A third anime season for Mamare Touno's Log Horizon light novel series was announced by NHK on Wednesday, scheduled to air in October 2020. The third season—subtitled Entaku Houkai (Collapse of the Round Table)—will reunite the production staff and cast members from the past two seasons at Studio Deen.

Synopsis

In the blink of an eye, thirty thousand bewildered Japanese gamers are whisked from their everyday lives into the world of the popular MMORPG, Elder Tale, after the game's latest update—unable to log out. Among them is the socially awkward college student Shiroe, whose confusion and shock lasts only a moment as, a veteran of the game, he immediately sets out to explore the limits of his new reality.

Shiroe must learn to live in this new world, leading others and negotiating with the NPC "natives" in order to bring stability to the virtual city of Akihabara. He is joined by his unfortunate friend Naotsugu, having logged in for the first time in years only to find himself trapped, and Akatsuki, a petite but fierce assassin who labels Shiroe as her master. A tale of fantasy, adventure, and politics, Log Horizon explores the elements of gaming through the eyes of a master strategist who attempts to make the best of a puzzling situation. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Touno began writing the adventure fantasy novel series on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in April 2010. Kadokawa released the first volume with illustrations by Kazuhiro Hara (Gundam Build Divers) in March 2011. The 11th volume shipped in March 2018. Touna published the 12th, 13th, and 14th volumes on the aforementioned website in 2016 and 2017 and updated the latest volume with chapter 134 in March 2018.

The first season by animation studio Satelight aired over two quarters beginning in Fall 2013. Studio Deen produced the second season the following Fall, which also aired for two cours. Crunchyroll simulcast both seasons with subtitles as they aired in Japan.

Sentai Filmworks licensed the anime series in North America and released the first season on two Blu-ray and DVD volumes in November 2014 and January 2015. The second season was also shipped in two Blu-ray and DVD volumes in May and June 2016.

Yen Press licensed the light novel in English in 2014 and published the first volume in April 2015. The 11th volume is scheduled to go on sale on January 29. The series has also been published in multiple foreign languages, including Chinese, Korean, Thai, Portuguese, French, and Polish.

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Yasutaka Tsutsui's Mystery Novel 'Fugou Keiji' Gets TV Anime

Aniplex opened an official website for a television anime based on Yasutaka Tsutsui's mystery novel Fugou Keiji (The Millionaire Detective) on Thursday. Titled Fugou Keiji Balance:Unlimited, the anime will premiere in April 2020 on Fuji TV's noitaminA programming block. The main cast, staff, a key visual (pictured), and a promotional video were also unveiled.

Synopsis

Daisuke Kanbe, a detective with extraordinary assets, is assigned to the Modern Crime Prevention Headquarters, where only those who have caused problems for the Metropolitan Police Department are sent. There, Daisuke is partnered with Haru Katou. Haru is repulsed by Daisuke's material ways, believing that money isn't everything. Challenging mysteries unfold in front of the two detectives, and they must work together to solve them.

Yuusuke Oonuki, a stage actor and dancer, lands his first anime voice acting role as Daisuke Kanbe. Veteran voice actor Mamoru Miyano (Chihayafuru) will play Haru Katou.

Staff

Original Story: TEAM B.U.L

Director: Tomohiko Itou (Boku dake ga Inai Machi)

Series Composition, Script: Taku Kishimoto (91 Days)

Character Design: Keigo Sasaki (Ao no Exorcist)

Music: Yugo Kanno (Psycho-Pass)

Gadget Coordinator: Gizmodo Japan

Studio: CloverWorks

Fugou Keiji is a series of four short stories published by Shousetsu Shinchou between 1975 and 1977. Shinchosha published a combined volume of all four stories in May 1978. The novel has over 1.11 million copies in circulation. The story was adapted into a live-action TV drama in 2005.

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https://youtu.be/PJ6CDJ2HOQw

Official site: https://www.fugoukeiji-bul.com/

Official Twitter: @fugoukeiji_bul

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TV Anime 'Great Pretender' Premieres in Summer 2020

The official website of Wit Studio's Great Pretender original anime series revealed the main cast members and a teaser visual (pictured) on Friday. TOHO animation also posted a teaser promotional video, unveiling additional staff. The television anime will premiere on Fuji TV's +Ultra programming block in Summer 2020. Netflix will stream the show exclusively.

Cast

Masato Edamura: Chiaki Kobayashi (Boogiepop wa Warawanai (2019))

Rolan Thierry: Junichi Suwabe (No Guns Life)

Abigail Jones: Natsumi Fujiwara (Tokyo Ghoul:re)

Paula Dickins: Mie Sonozaki (Gantz)

Staff

Assistant Director: Ryouji Masuyama (Blend S)

Sub-character Design: Hirotaka Katou (Mahoutsukai no Yome)

Chief Animation Director: Hirotaka Katou, Kyouji Asano (Shingeki no Kyojin)

Art Director: Yuusuke Takeda (Vinland Saga)

Art Setting: Kazushi Fujii (Hoshiai no Sora)

Color Design: Yuuko Kobari (Space Dandy)

Concept Design: Youko Tanji (Ao no Exorcist Movie illustration book)

Director of Photography: Kazuto Izumida (Flip Flappers)

Design Works: Akiyo Okuda (Koi wa Ameagari no You ni animation director), Keita Shimizu (God Eater character design), Shousuke Ishibashi (Youjo Senki chief animation director)

Editing: Daisuke Imai (Houseki no Kuni (TV))

Sound Director: Shouji Hata (ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka)

Music Editor: Kouhei Chida (Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai music director)

Hiro Kaburagi (91 Days) is directing the anime, with Ryouta Kosawa (Confidence Man JP live-action drama) in charge of the script and series composition. Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (Neon Genesis Evangelion) is designing the characters, and Yutaka Yamada (Tokyo Ghoul) is composing the music. Maiko Okada (Shisha no Teikoku) is serving as the producer.

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'Shachou, Battle no Jikan Desu!' Announces Main Cast and Staff

The official website of the Shachou, Battle no Jikan Desu! (President, It's Time for Battle!) television anime series released a promotional video on Friday announcing its main cast and staff. They also unveiled a new key visual (pictured). The series will premiere in April 2020.

Cast

Minato: Shun Horie (Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku)

Yutoria: Kana Ichinose (Fairy Gone)

Akari: Azumi Waki (Watashi, Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta yo ne!)

Makoto: Yoshino Aoyama (Renai Boukun)

Guide: Yui Horie (Nekogami Yaoyorozu)

Raiba: Taku Yashiro (Tiger Mask W)

Valmi: Sumire Uesaka (Araburu Kisetsu no Otome-domo yo.)

Staff

Original Creator: Kadokawa, Deluxe Games, Preapp Partners

Director: Hironori Ikeshita (Hitoribocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu Assistant Director)

Series Composition, Script: Kenta Ihara (Shinchou Yuusha: Kono Yuusha ga Ore Tsueee Kuse ni Shinchou Sugiru)

Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Keisuke Watanabe (Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Two Shots/Noru ka Soru ka)

Music: Yukari Hashimoto (Toradora!)

Studio: C2C

Production: Shachou, Battle no Jikan Desu! Production Committee

Shachou, Battle no Jikan Desu! is based on the smartphone game of the same name, which is developed by Deluxe Games Inc. and Preapp Partners. Kadokawa published the game on Android and iOS on October 17 last year.

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https://youtu.be/PAicUEUai4I

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