The second season of Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles is set to start on October 7, continuing the story of Rio, who struggles with his troubled past.
This new season brings back the anime adaptation of the popular light novel series by Yuri Kitayama and illustrated by Riv.
To celebrate the upcoming release, a new trailer has been revealed, featuring the opening song Auftakt by Aguri Onishi.
Hiroshi Kubo directs the anime at TMS Entertainment and WAO World, with Osamu Yamazaki as the supervising director and series composition writer.
Kyoko Yufu handles the character designs, while Yasuyuki Yamazaki composes the music. This collaboration aims to bring the continuing saga of Rio’s adventures to life with fresh energy and creativity.
The light novel series, published by Hobby Japan under the HJ Bunko label, has been translated into English by J-Novel Club.
The anime’s first season, available on Crunchyroll, introduces Rio, who is haunted by memories of his past life. Orphaned after his mother’s death, Rio survives the harsh realities of life in the slums.
He discovers that he has reincarnated as Haruto Amakawa, who had longed to be reunited with his childhood friend.
In his new life, Rio’s journey begins when he helps prevent the kidnapping of a princess and is subsequently enrolled in a prestigious school for nobles.
As he handles this new world of magic and societal hierarchy, he encounters new friends and faces many challenges.
His quest to rise above his circumstances and alter his fate drives the story forward, blending themes of adventure and personal growth.
