The highly anticipated third season of "Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World," affectionately known as KimiSen, has been officially announced. Fans can look forward to another thrilling installment of the fantasy action series, with key staff, a returning voice cast, and the animation studios behind it all now revealed. This exciting news comes directly from the Fantasia Bunko Daikanshasai 2026 event held recently.
KimiSen Season 3 Production Team
The upcoming third season of KimiSen promises to deliver a consistent and engaging experience for viewers, with familiar leadership at the helm. Yuki Inaba, who previously directed the second season of the series, will return to take on both the Director and Series Composition roles. This continuity suggests a cohesive vision for the narrative progression.
Character design will be handled by Kaori Yoshikawa, known for their work on titles such as "Kaminaki Sekai no Kamisama Katsudou." Their involvement is expected to bring a fresh yet faithful interpretation to the beloved characters. The animation production will be a collaborative effort between Studio Palette and Silver Link, two studios recognized for their contributions to various anime productions, signaling a commitment to high-quality visuals for KimiSen Season 3.
Returning and New Voice Cast
The core of the KimiSen experience lies in its compelling characters, brought to life by a talented ensemble of voice actors. Fans will be delighted to hear that the main cast members are reprising their roles, ensuring the familiar voices that have defined these characters remain intact.
Yuusuke Kobayashi returns as the courageous Iska, a role he is well-known for in "Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu." Aliceliese Lou Nebulis IX will once again be voiced by Sora Amamiya, celebrated for her performance in "Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!".
The supporting cast also sees familiar names: Nao Shiraki as Mismis Klass (from "Yakusoku no Neverland"), Kaori Ishihara as Nene Alkastone (known for "Sword Art Online: Alicization"), Shunichi Toki as Jhin Syulargun (featured in "Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun"), and Yumiri Hanamori as Rin Vispose (from "Gachiakuta"). Adding to the excitement, Azumi Waki, who has lent her voice to characters in "Shangri-La Frontier," will return as Sisbell Lou Nebulis IX, promising more intriguing character dynamics.
The KimiSen Journey So Far
"Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World" began its anime journey with its first season, which aired for 12 episodes in Fall 2020. This initial adaptation of Kei Sazane's action fantasy light novel was well-received, with Funimation providing a simulcast for subtitled viewing and subsequently releasing an English dub. The first season was made available on home video in November 2021, allowing fans to own physical copies of their favorite moments.
The second season faced an unexpected challenge, originally premiering in Summer 2024. However, after four episodes, the broadcast was indefinitely postponed to ensure the highest possible production quality. This decision, aimed at maintaining the show's standards, means the second season is now scheduled to restart its broadcast from episode one in Spring 2025. Crunchyroll has been streaming the second season, offering multiple subtitle and dub options, and released it on home video on September 8.
Source Material and English Releases
The KimiSen anime is based on Kei Sazane's popular light novel series, featuring illustrations by Ao Nekonabe. The light novels began serialization under the Fantasia Bunko imprint in May 2017, with Kadokawa publishing the 16th volume in October 2024. The story's rich world and intricate plot have captivated readers, paving the way for its successful anime adaptations.
Complementing the light novel, a manga adaptation by okama, known for their work on "Himawari!," was serialized in Young Animal from May 2018 to March 2021. Hakusensha published the seventh and final volume of the manga in April 2021, concluding this visual interpretation of the story.
For English-speaking fans, Yen Press has been instrumental in making both the light novel and manga accessible. They licensed both adaptations in English in February 2019. The 16th volume of the English light novel went on sale on July 26, keeping pace with the Japanese releases. The seventh and final volume of the English manga adaptation shipped in October 2023, providing the complete manga story to international readers.
What's Next for KimiSen?
With a third season officially confirmed, the world of KimiSen is set to expand further, delving deeper into the conflict and camaraderie between the warring nations. Fans can stay updated on all developments through the official website at kimisentv.com and the official X account, @kimisen_project. The announcement of staff and cast signifies that production is well underway, promising another exciting chapter for "Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World."
