At a special event called “Fantasia Bunko Daikanshasai Online 2023,” Kadokawa revealed some exciting news. They shared a video and details about the staff for the upcoming second season of the anime “Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World,” which is based on a light novel series by Kei Sazane and Ao Nekonabe.
Here’s what you can expect for the new season:
Who’s in Charge?
- The new season will be directed by Yuki Inaba, known for their work on “KamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World.”
- The folks at Studio Palette and SILVER LINK will be handling the animation.
- Studio Palette will also take care of the story and script.
- The character designs will be created by Kaori Yoshikawa.
- Yukio Nagasaki, known for “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War,” will be in charge of the sound.
- The music will be composed by Elements Garden, famous for their work on “Uta no Prince Sama” and “Symphogear.”
- The music production will be done by Pony Canyon.
When Can We Watch It?
- The new season is scheduled to premiere in 2024. Unfortunately, there was a delay, and it won’t air this year as originally planned.
- If you’re a fan and want to catch it, Crunchyroll will be streaming the new season, so you won’t miss out.
What Happened in the First Season?
- The first season of “Our Last Crusade” aired back in October 2020.
- Funimation streamed it as it aired in Japan, and they also provided an English dub for fans.
The Story
- The series is set in a world where a big war has been going on for a long time. On one side is the advanced Empire, and on the other side is Nebulis, the realm of magical girls.
- The story follows the youngest knight ever to receive the Empire’s strongest title. He meets the princess of Nebulis, their enemy, and things get complicated.
- Even though they’re supposed to be enemies, they’re drawn to each other. He’s impressed by her beauty and dignity, and she’s moved by his strength and way of life. The question is, will the fighting between their nations ever stop?
So, if you’re a fan of “Our Last Crusade,” get ready for the second season, coming in 2024! Yen Press is also publishing the light novels and manga in English if you want to dive even deeper into the story.