Isekai Quartet
Isekai Quartet | |
異世界かるてっと (Isekai Karutetto) | |
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Genre | Comedy,[1] isekai[2] |
Created by | Kadokawa |
Anime television series | |
Directed by | Minoru Ashina |
Written by | Minoru Ashina |
Music by | Ruka Kawada |
Studio | Studio Puyukai |
Licensed by | |
Original network | Tokyo MX, MBS, BS11, AT-X, TVA |
English network | |
Original run | April 9, 2019 – present |
Episodes | 24 |
Anime film | |
Isekai Quartet (Japanese: 異世界かるてっと, Hepburn: Isekai Karutetto) is a Japanese anime series that serves as a chibi-style crossover between the light novel series KonoSuba, Overlord, Re:Zero, and The Saga of Tanya the Evil, all published by Kadokawa Corporation. The series aired its first season from April to June 2019. A second season aired from January to March 2020, including additional characters from The Rising of the Shield Hero and Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious. An anime film titled Isekai Quartet: The Movie – Another World was released in June 2022. A third season has been announced.
Premise
[edit]One day, a magic button suddenly appears. The protagonists from KonoSuba, Overlord, Re:Zero, and The Saga of Tanya the Evil all press the button occasionally, unintentionally and move to a parallel world — another brand new isekai — where a new story featuring high school life begins. Soon, they are joined by protagonists from The Rising of the Shield Hero and Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious.
Characters
[edit]Production and release
[edit]The series is written and directed by Minoru Ashina, with character designs by Minoru Takehara, who also serves as chief animation director. The series is animated by Studio Puyukai. It aired from April 9 to June 25, 2019.[2][7] The series ran 12 episodes.[8] Funimation (now Crunchyroll, LLC) has licensed the series and is streaming it in both Japanese and English.[9] On April 23, 2019, it was added to Crunchyroll's streaming library as well.[10] Satoshi Hino, Jun Fukushima, Yūsuke Kobayashi and Aoi Yūki perform the opening theme song "Isekai Quartet" (異世界かるてっと, Isekai Karutetto), while Yumi Hara, Sora Amamiya, Rie Takahashi and Aoi Yūki perform the ending theme song "Isekai Girls Talk" (異世界ガールズ♡トーク, Isekai gāruzu tōku).[11]
A second season of the anime series was announced at the ending of Episode 12 and premiered on January 14, 2020.[12] The main staff members returned to reprise their roles.[13] The season includes guest appearances of characters from The Rising of the Shield Hero.[14] Hino, Fukushima, Kobayashi and Yūki perform the second season's opening theme song "Isekai Showtime" (異世界ショータイム, Isekai Shōtaimu), while Sumire Uesaka, Rie Takahashi, Inori Minase, and Saori Hayami perform the second season's ending theme song, "Ponkotsu! Isekai Theater" (ポンコツ!異世界シアター, Ponkotsu! Isekai Shiatā).[15] The second season ran for 12 episodes.[16] Funimation has licensed the series for a simuldub.[17][18] Crunchyroll is also streaming the second season.[19] Muse Communication is streaming the second season in Southeast Asia and South Asia on its Muse Asia YouTube channel.[20]
A sequel to the anime series was announced at the ending of the second season's final episode.[21] A new anime film has been announced, with the returning staff and cast. The film premiered on June 10, 2022.[22][23] The film's theme song is "Melodic Road Movie" by Konomi Suzuki featuring Kashitarō Itō.[24]
A side-scrolling action game, Pixel Game Maker Series Isekai Quartet: Adventure Action Game, has been released for Nintendo Switch and Steam on July 17, 2021.
Reception
[edit]Gadget Tsūshin listed "beautiful Megumin"[b] in their 2019 anime buzzwords list.[25]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Formerly known as Funimation.
- ^ A fan nickname for Re: Zero's Emilia who shares the same voice actress with Konosuba's Megumin.
References
[edit]- ^ "The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide Isekai Quartet". Anime News Network. April 9 – June 25, 2019. Archived from the original on August 24, 2020. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
- ^ a b Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 6, 2018). "New Isekai Quartet Anime Project Crosses Over Overlord, Re:Zero, Tanya, Konosuba Franchises". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 6, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
- ^ 「異世界かるてっと」27キャラが学園に集合!リレーPV「幼女戦記」版も公開. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. March 8, 2019. Archived from the original on September 20, 2020. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ "STAFF&CAST". TVアニメ「異世界かるてっと」オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). Archived from the original on March 11, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ "[Master Thread] ISEKAI QUARTET (Dubbed)". Funimation. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ 異世界かるてっと - アニメ声優情報. www.mau2.com. Archived from the original on June 24, 2019. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 8, 2019). "Isekai Quartet TV Anime Premieres on April 9". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 14, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 22, 2019). "Isekai Quartet Anime's Promo Video, 2 Ads Streamed". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 22, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- ^ Loo, Egan (April 8, 2019). "Funimation to Stream Isekai Quartet, New Strike Witches, Helpful Fox Senko-san, Wise Man's Grandchild Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 7, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
- ^ Luster, Joseph (April 23, 2019). "Crunchyroll Introduces ISEKAI QUARTET Anime to Spring 2019 Lineup". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on September 3, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ "Products". isekai-quartet.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2019. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (June 25, 2019). "Isekai Quartet Crossover Anime Gets 2nd Season". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 29, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 7, 2019). "Isekai Quartet 2 Anime's Promo Video Reveals January Premiere". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 7, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ Loo, Egan (October 5, 2019). "The Rising of the Shield Hero Characters to Guest-Star in Isekai Quartet Anime Season 2". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (December 6, 2019). "Isekai Quartet 2 Anime's Promo Video Reveals January Premiere". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 3, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ Loo, Egan (December 24, 2019). "Isekai Quartet 2 Anime Unveils 2nd Promo Video, 12-Episode Length". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 24, 2019. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ "Stay Cozy with Funimation's Winter 2020 Lineup". Funimation. December 26, 2019. Archived from the original on December 20, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 23, 2019). "Funimation Adds Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Isekai Quartet 2, 'If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die' Anime to Winter Lineup". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 3, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (December 23, 2019). "Crunchyroll Adds Isekai Quartet 2 Anime to Winter Lineup". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 3, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (December 27, 2019). "Muse Asia Streams A3!, Asteroid in Love, Isekai Quartet 2, BOFURI". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (March 31, 2020). "Isekai Quartet Anime Gets Sequel". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 11, 2021. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- ^ Loo, Egan (July 6, 2021). "Isekai Quartet Series Gets Anime Film in 2022". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 6, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ Loo, Egan (March 18, 2022). "Isekai Quartet: Another World Anime Film's Teaser Unveils Story, New Characters & Cast, More Staff, June 10 Opening". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 19, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ 劇場版「異世界かるてっと」主題歌は鈴木このみ featuring 伊東歌詞太郎. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. March 27, 2022. Archived from the original on June 19, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ Loveridge, Lynzee; Morrissy, Kim (December 4, 2019). "Demon Slayer, Dr. Stone, Zombie Land Saga Buzzwords Make Gadget Tsūshin 2019 List". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 3, 2020. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Japanese)
- Isekai Quartet (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Isekai Quartet 2 (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- 2019 anime television series debuts
- Anime spin-offs
- Comedy anime and manga
- Crossover anime and manga
- Metafictional television series
- Crunchyroll anime
- Funimation
- Isekai anime and manga
- KonoSuba
- Muse Communication
- Re:Zero
- Anime and manga set in schools
- Studio Puyukai
- Tokyo MX original programming
- Upcoming anime television series
- The Saga of Tanya the Evil