Agents of the Four Seasons, a light novel by Kana Akatsuki, will get an anime adaptation by Wit Studio. The first visuals and teaser trailer have been released, but the broadcast schedule and voice cast list have yet to be announced. This project has attracted attention because it was written by Violet EvergardenHe is known for his emotional and symbolic narrative style.
Story and Trailer
The story is set in a world that originally had only one season, winter. In its solitude, winter created spring as a companion that could warm its existence. Over time, the earth's desire to have a longer rest period gave birth to summer and fall. These four seasons form a repeating cycle.
Those who maintain the cycle are known as Agents of the Four Seasons. Hinagiku, the Agent of Spring, disappeared ten years ago. Her disappearance caused spring to disappear from the world. After facing many hardships, Hinagiku returned to restore the cycle of seasons to its original state. In accordance with the myths that have been passed down since long ago, she conveys her feelings to winter.
Production Staff
This anime adaptation involves staff who have experience in various anime projects. Here is the list of staff involved:
- Director: Ken Yamamoto (Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era)
- Series Composition: Ayumu Hisao (I'm in Love with the Villainess)
- Character Design: Namiko Torii (The Grimm Variations)
The special celebratory illustrations for the anime adaptation were drawn by Suoh, the illustrator of the original light novel.
Expectations and Adaptation Potential
With storytelling from Kana Akatsuki and Wit Studio's reputation for producing animations with high visual quality, Agents of the Four Seasons has the potential to be one of the standout fantasy drama anime in terms of story and visuals.
Themes such as seasonal changes, myths, and emotional dynamics between entities that represent the seasons form the basis of the story. Wit Studio previously successfully worked on Ranking of KingsIt is an anime known for its expressive visual approach and touching storylines. This approach is considered to be in line with the concept brought by Agents of the Four Seasons.
Background and Cover
Agents of the Four Seasons was first published in April 2021 under ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Bunko label, with illustrations by Suoh. A manga adaptation of the first part began serialization in Hakusensha's shoujo manga magazine LaLa in July 2022, with illustrations by Nappa Komatsuka.
The project is a collaboration between a writer known for his emotional approach to storytelling and a studio with consistent visual production quality. While an air date and voice cast list have yet to be announced, further announcements are expected in the near future.
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