Kyoto Animation, an business defining anime studio, is coming again with a brand new sequence subsequent 12 months from the creator of Nichijou.
It has been fairly some time since we have had a model new sequence from Kyoto Animation, as following the arson assault in opposition to the studio in 2019, all of what it has made has been follow-ups to earlier sequence, like Sound! Euphonium. However over the weekend, the animation studio introduced that it is subsequent sequence relies on Metropolis by Keiichi Arawi, probably greatest identified for his sequence believed to be in the identical universe, Nichijou. If that identify rings acquainted, that is as a result of Kyoto Animation additionally made the anime for Nichijou, which in case you’re an actual one you already know that it is among the finest anime ever made.
You’ll be able to test the teaser trailer for Metropolis above, which does not present any animation, but it surely does have a really enjoyable vibe proper off the bat in any case. The video’s description (form of) explains the story: “This city, is not only a traditional city. There’s laughter, love and emotional moments. An unpredictable strange life offered by the residents! Thrilling stuffs come one after one other. Welcome to CITY.” To enter a bit extra element, very similar to Nichijour, Metropolis is a slice of life sequence, as an alternative specializing in three college college students and numerous different residents within the titular metropolis as they go about their each day lives (although it is barely extra surreal than that).
Taichi Ishidate is ready to direct the sequence, having directed for a number of initiatives at Kyoto Animation over time. The forged looks as if a robust one too, with the three essential characters voiced by Mikako Komatsu (Jujutsu Kaisen), Aki Toyosaki (Ok-On!), and Yui Ishikawa (Nier: Automata).
There is not any precise launch date for it simply but, simply that it is due out a while in 2025, so you will must preserve your eyes peeled.
