Kyoto Animation, an business defining anime studio, is coming again with a brand new sequence subsequent yr 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, presumably greatest recognized 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 should you’re an actual one you already know that it is probably the greatest anime ever made.
You’ll be able to verify the teaser trailer for Metropolis above, which does not present any animation, nevertheless it does have a really enjoyable vibe proper off the bat in any case. The video’s description (form of) explains the story: “This city, isn’t just a standard city. There’s laughter, love and emotional moments. An unpredictable abnormal life introduced by the residents! Thrilling stuffs come one after one other. Welcome to CITY.” To enter a bit extra element, very like Nichijour, Metropolis is a slice of life sequence, as an alternative specializing in three college college students and varied 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 solid looks like a robust one too, with the three important 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 need to hold your eyes peeled.