The official website of the Gachiakuta anime revealed on Tuesday a new promotional video, four additional cast members and the musical themes that will accompany the second cour of the series. This second half will kick off on October 12 at 11:30 p.m. (JST) on CBC and TBS's Agaru Anime television block, followed by AT-X and BS Nippon TV.
New cast confirmed
The new characters and their respective voice actors are:
- Gita – performed by Maria Naganawa (Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon)
- Noerde – performed by Mutsumi Tamura (JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Stone Ocean)
- Fu – played by Hiro Shimono (Boku no Hero Academia)
- Bundus – played by Akio Ootsuka (Vinland Saga)
New musical themes
Hololive's VTuber Mori Calliope (Isekai Suicide Squad) will perform the opening theme titled "LET'S JUST CRASH," while rock band Karanoah will perform the closing theme "Ban." Both songs are heard in the promotional video posted alongside the ad.
Production and background
The anime is directed by Fumihiko Suganuma (Sirius) at Bones Film. The series is composed by Hiroshi Seko (Chainsaw Man), the character design by Satoshi Ishino (A.I.C.O. Incarnation) and the music by Taku Iwasaki (Bungou Stray Dogs).
The series adapts the Gachiakuta fantasy action manga, written by Kei Urana and illustrated by Hideyoshi Andou. The work began serialization in Weekly Shounen Magazine in February 2022. Kodansha released volume 16 on September 17 and will release volume 17 on November 17.
