The highly anticipated second season of Clevatess is gearing up for its grand return, bringing with it a wave of exciting announcements that will surely thrill fans. Clevatess II -Majū no Ō to Itsuwari no Yūsha Denshō- (Clevatess II -The King of Magical Beasts and the Legend of the False Hero-) has just unveiled its third promotional video, confirming its July 8 premiere, alongside revealing additional star-studded cast members and the much-awaited opening theme song. Get ready for more epic adventures, magical beasts, and compelling heroes as the series makes its comeback this summer.
New Voices Join the Fray
The Clevatess universe is expanding its vocal talent with two prominent names joining the cast for Season 2. Megumi Han, known for her versatile roles, will lend her voice to the character of Zavthier. Joining her is the iconic Tomokazu Sugita, celebrated for his distinctive voice work, who will be portraying Laswell. These additions promise to bring fresh depth and excitement to the already engaging narrative and character lineup. Fans can anticipate powerful performances that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.
Music to Your Ears: Opening and Ending Themes
The newly released promotional video not only gave us a glimpse into the anime's action but also previewed the exhilarating opening theme song. Titled "Foreshadow," the track is performed by the talented Mayu Maeshima, setting the perfect tone for the upcoming season's mysteries and battles. Complementing the opening, the renowned musical unit MYTH & ROID will be performing the ending theme song, "Awake Anew." Their signature style is sure to provide a memorable close to each episode, leaving viewers eager for the next installment.
Mark Your Calendars: Premiere Details
Clevatess Season 2 is set to debut on July 8, making it a highlight of the summer anime season. Japanese viewers can catch the first stream on d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Hōdai streaming services at 10:00 p.m. JST. Shortly after, it will air on the Tokyo MX channel at 10:30 p.m. JST. For international fans, Crunchyroll has confirmed that it will be streaming the season as it airs in Japan, ensuring that no one misses out on the unfolding saga of magical beasts and heroes.
Meet the Expanding and Returning Cast
The new season brings back beloved characters and introduces a host of new ones. The previously announced new cast members include Shūichirō Umeda as Rei, Yurina Kikuchi as Mary Mary, Tatsumaru Tachibana as Andrew, Ryōta Suzuki as Tigel, Hiromu Mineta as Leon, Misaki Kuno as Sarasa, Kōtarō Nishiyama as Edison, Akira Sekine as Mirea, and Shirō Sano as Romain.
Fans will also be thrilled to see the return of the main cast members who brought the first season to life. Haruka Shiraishi reprises her role as Alicia, Mutsumi Tamura as Clen, Yūichi Nakamura as Clevatess, and Saya Aizawa as Luna. Their continued involvement ensures consistency and familiarity as the story progresses.
The Creative Minds Behind the Magic
The success of Clevatess Season 1 owes much to its dedicated staff, and many key members are returning to steer Season 2. Kiyotaka Taguchi, known for his kaiju designs, is back in the director's chair at Lay-duce. Keigo Koyanagi returns as the series script supervisor, promising a cohesive and engaging narrative. Souichirou Sako is once again handling character designs and serving as chief animation director, ensuring the visual style remains top-notch. Natsuko Kondou joins as a new sub-character designer and chief animation director, adding fresh artistic input. Nobuaki Nobusawa is back to compose the captivating music that underscores the series' emotional depth.
Other integral returning staff members include Animation Director Takurō Tsukada, In-Between Animation Check Chief Ikue Yoshima, Art Director Atsushi Morikawa, Color Design Reiko Iwasawa, Director of Photography Shigeki Asakawa, CG Director Naoki Tsuji, Editing Gō Sadamatsu, Sound Director Kiyotaka Taguchi, Sound Effects Yuji Furuya, Recording Adjustment Tetsuya Satake, and Animation Producer Masaichirō Kuriyama.
Catch Up on the Manga
For those who want to dive deeper into the original story, Yen Press has licensed Yuji Iwahara's Clevatess manga and will publish the first compiled book volume in English on August 25. The manga presents a compelling premise: "The hero was slain, the king was felled, and the child of fate was seized. Clevatess, a lord of dark beasts blessed with both peerless strength and superhuman intellect, raged at the thirteen heroes who felled him and vowed to wipe humanity out…Instead, he has found himself saddled with a terrible burden: a newborn human baby. Is this an omen of the end times or the birth of a new era?!" This rich background promises a thrilling adaptation for the anime.
Iwahara, also known for his work on Darker than Black and Dimension W, launched the manga in August 2020. Kadokawa is now serializing a new edition on its Comic Alive+ website and publishing new compiled book volumes, making it easier for new readers to jump in.
With a solid premiere date, exciting new cast members, fantastic music, and a returning talented staff, Clevatess Season 2 is shaping up to be a must-watch. Get ready to embark on another unforgettable journey this July!
