Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 English Dub Premieres July 4
Fans of the fantastical world of "Skeleton Knight in Another World" have exciting news to look forward to this summer! Crunchyroll has officially announced that the English dub for the highly anticipated second season will premiere on July 4. This coincides with the Japanese debut of the new season, ensuring that English-speaking audiences can dive into Arc's latest adventures without delay.
Meet the English Dub Cast
The familiar voices bringing the beloved characters to life are back, along with some new additions for the expanding cast. Here is the announced English dub cast for the second season:
- Brandon Johnson as Arc
- Caitlin Glass as Ariane
- Sarah Wiedenheft as Chiyome
- Emi Lo as Ponta
- Alex Hom as Arc Imposter
- Jason Douglas as Ariane Imposter
- Kristen McGuire as Seriarna
- James Cheek as Udolan
- Danielle Phillips as Yuriarna
- Alexis Tipton as Dog
The return of these talented voice actors promises to maintain the established charm and humor of the series, drawing viewers deeper into its unique narrative.
The English Dub Production Crew
Bringing an anime to life in another language is a meticulous process, and Crunchyroll's dedicated team is at the helm for the second season's English dub. The crew includes:
- Studio: Crunchyroll
- Studio Producers: Justin Cook, Michael Harcourt, Nathanael Harrison
- Producer: Susie Nixon
- Adaptation Supervisor: Macy Anne Johnson
- Adaptation: Tyler Walker, Clayton Browning
- Adaptation Prep: Michael Nicholson, Lyndon Douglas
- Voice Director: Jason Lord
- Assistant Voice Directors: Alex Mai, Hayden Daviau
- Talent Coordination: Tara A. Williams, Brittni Hurley
- Engineering Managers: Gino Palencia, Brandon Peters
- Engineer: Tina Son
- Assistant Engineers: Devin Foster, Darius Blackmon
- Mixer: James Baker
This robust team ensures that the adaptation remains faithful to the original while resonating with English-speaking audiences.
Season 2 Japanese Broadcast and Streaming Details
For those following the original Japanese broadcast, "Skeleton Knight in Another World" Season 2 will first air on the AT-X channel on July 4 at 8:30 p.m. (JST), simultaneously streaming on d Anime Store and ABEMA. Following its premiere, a repeat broadcast on AT-X is scheduled for July 6, with subsequent airings on Tokyo MX and BS11 on July 9. The anime will also be available on Sun TV. Crunchyroll will be streaming the new season globally, making it accessible to fans worldwide.
Key Staff Changes and Returning Talents
While many familiar faces are returning to the production, the second season also sees some notable changes among the crew. Katsumi Ono is back to direct the second season at Aura Studio, with Tōru Imanishi returning as character designer, Yoshihiro Nagamori as monster designer, and Satoshi Motoyama as sound director.
However, there are new talents joining the team:
- Toshizo Nemoto takes over as series script writer, replacing Takeshi Kikuchi.
- Chisa Shibata steps in as sub-character designer, succeeding Hideki Inoue.
- Jia Fang Lu replaces Kenta Tsuboi as art director.
- Harue Ono is the new color key artist.
- Tomotaka Aoki joins as CGI director.
- Yasuhiro Uema is the new animation producer.
These changes promise a fresh perspective while maintaining the aesthetic and narrative consistency that fans appreciate.
Music to Your Ears
The musical landscape of "Skeleton Knight in Another World" will also feature familiar and new sounds. PelleK returns to perform the anime's opening theme song, "Rōman Kaidō, Osanpo Chū" (Strolling on the Highway of Dreams), continuing his energetic contribution to the series. For the ending theme, the voice actor unit DIALOGUE＋ will perform "Kiseki wa Okinai" (Miracles Don't Happen), adding their distinctive style to the season's conclusion.
Additional Production Details
The comprehensive production effort for Season 2 also includes:
- Prop Design: Shinichi Miyazaki (new)
- Art Setting: Rika Mizoguchi , Manami Takizawa (new)
- Background Art: Kusanagi
- CGI Technical Director: Norimitsu Hirosawa
- Compositing Director of Photography: Satoshi Yamamoto
- Photography: Chiptune
- Editing: Yumi Jinguji (new)
- Sound Production: Dax Production
- Music Production: Pony Canyon
This extensive team works collaboratively to craft the visual and auditory experience of the new season.
Recap: The World of Skeleton Knight
For those new to the series or needing a refresher, "Skeleton Knight in Another World" follows the unique tale of a gamer who falls asleep playing video games only to wake up in the game world, embodied as his powerful yet frightening skeleton avatar. Equipped with his character's formidable weapons and armor, Arc navigates this new fantastical land. His hopes for a peaceful existence are quickly set aside when an encounter with a beautiful elven warrior propels him into a journey filled with conflict and adventure.
From Light Novel to Screen
The anime is based on the popular light novel series by Ennki Hakari, which began on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in October 2014. Overlap publishes the volumes with illustrations by KeG, with the 10th volume released in March 2022. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the light novel series in English, having shipped its 10th volume in April 2023.
An ongoing manga adaptation by Akira Sawano is also serialized on Overlap's Comic Gardo website since February 2017. Overlap shipped the 15th volume in June 2020, and Seven Seas shipped the 14th volume in English in March 2024. The popularity of the source material laid a strong foundation for the anime's success.
Get Ready for More Adventures!
The return of "Skeleton Knight in Another World" with its second season promises more action, humor, and intrigue. With the English dub premiering on July 4 alongside the Japanese broadcast, there's no better time to join Arc, Ariane, and Ponta on their continuing journey through a world brimming with magic and mystery. Mark your calendars and prepare to immerse yourself in this unique isekai adventure!
