Distributor Happinet has
revealed a new promotional video for the anime Scooped Up by an S-Rank
Adventurer! (Yūsha Party or Tsuihō Sareta Shiro Madōshi, S-Rank
Bōkensha and Hirowareru), an adaptation of the light novels written
by Sora Suigetsu and illustrated by DeeCHA. The
video features a preview of the closing track "Hikaru Sasu
Tobira" (The Door That Lets Light In), performed by singer ChouCho.
The series
will premiere in advance on July 6 at 00:00 (Japan time), corresponding
to 17:00 on July 5 in Spain (UTC+2), through the Anime
Store and ABEMA. Its broadcast on television will begin
on July 10 on Tokyo MX, Sun TV and BS Fuji channels.
In addition, Crunchyroll will stream the series for
international audiences.
Hiroshi
Tamada (Bakusō
Kyōdai Let's & Go!!) is directed at Felix Film,
while Akihiko Inari is in charge of the scripts. The character
design is by Yūta Itō, with music composed by Hiroaki
Tsutsumi and Tsubasa Handa. The sound production is
by Jinnan Studio under the direction of Hozumi Gōda.
A story
of magic, expulsion and redemption
The plot
follows Lloyd, a white wizard who is expelled from the hero's
group. Convinced that he is an average adventurer, he ends up accompanying an
S-rank group on a mission. However, his true power far exceeds that of the
rest, although he himself does not notice it. This fantasy story tells
how a humble support wizard ends up becoming a legend without realizing
it.
