The
animated series based on Maedakun's web manga, Puniru wa Kawaii Slime,
announced its highly anticipated second season, which will premiere on July 6
at 10:30 a.m. (UTC+2) on TV Tokyo and other affiliated networks. The official
website revealed a new promotional video, key visuals, and some of the
additional cast that will join this fun story.
New Cast
Member and Opening Music
One of the
big surprises is the addition of Sumire Uesaka, who will play Gelee, a
mysterious and charming young woman who defines herself as "the perfect
AI." The promotional video also features the new opening theme song,
"Brun-Brun," performed by Puniru herself, with the voice of Yū
Sasahara.
Creative
Team and Production
Director
Yūshi Ibe returns to lead this new installment at TOHO Animation Studio. The
script will once again be written by Michiko Yokote, accompanied by Miharu
Hirami and Rintarō Ikeda. Aya Tanaka remains the character designer, and Izumi
Mori will continue to compose the music.
A story of
love, science, and evolution
The story
follows Kotarō, a young man who creates a slime named Puniru. Seven years
later, the adorable slime evolves into a beautiful and charismatic girl, giving
rise to a romantic comedy with fantasy and technological elements.
The manga
was launched by Maedakun on Shogakukan's Shūkan Coro Coro Comics platform in
March 2022. That same year, the work achieved fourth place in the Web Manga
category of the prestigious Next Manga Awards. Shogakukan currently plans to
release the eighth compiled book volume on July 28.
With more
laughs, excitement, and new characters, the second season of Puniru wa Kawaii
Slime promises to continue melting hearts this summer.
